New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has taken up the fight against sneaky online club memberships. His office is investigating 22 such online businesses, and has sent subpoenas to them regarding their deals with the three major companies that offer... [ More ]
The Internet is supposed to make shopping easier, not harder. But clicking through a zillion pages, or waiting eons for delivery, can make driving to the store seem a lot more attractive. Fortunately, some sites get it right. Last week,... [ More ]
A few weeks ago I wrote about my own frustrating experience with a Web loyalty program called Easy Saver that I hadn’t signed up for and hadn’t given my credit card info to, but that I had somehow become a... [ More ]
Remembering to use your reusable shopping bags can be a challenge, but I found an extra motivator when I was shopping at CVS recently: $1 coupons! CVS is offering customers with an ExtraCare card a little extra incentive to bring... [ More ]
Reusable bags are all over the place now, and some are definitely more attractive than others. Junefifteen has some really cool bags for very reasonable prices, and they’re on a mission. They’re all made from jute, a sustainable material, or... [ More ]
What a winter it has been so far! So much snow and cold! When I picked up my new car, I only wished I could garage it until spring. But I had to go to work, and, of course, it... [ More ]
For a very inexpensive way to get some "me" time when you’ve got little kids, why not start or participate in a babysitting co-op—an informal babysitting service organized with other parents in your neighborhood? The gist: You watch your neighbor’s... [ More ]
