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Is it possible to shop ethically on a budget?

January 31, 2017

The conversation of ethical shopping has been buzzing lately. Documentaries like The True Cost are hitting Netflix and spreading the word about how our clothes are really made, and people are starting to question shopping at the big box stores. “Ethical shopping” refers to clothing, accessories, homewares and more than are made in good working […]

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Help Networks: How to lend a helping hand with Curbza

January 23, 2017

If you’ve created a Curbza network before, you’ll know how simple it is to get started. Creating a public or private network can be done in a matter of seconds. You can create a network for your friends to trade and share clothes, a family network for getting rid of old housewares and furniture or […]

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New Year, Better Me: Be the professional organizer you wish you could hire

January 16, 2017

Being organized always feels like a destination to reach, but if you’ve ever tried decluttering the spare closet, you know it’s more of a lifelong journey. We know how great it feels to sit in a space that’s organized and clean, so why is it so hard to get things in order? Getting organized is […]

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New Year, Better Me: Little tricks that can save big money

January 9, 2017

Everyone wants to save more money, no matter what their income is. While some people may strive to get their finances in order with the help of a financial planner, there are ways to start contributing to your own wealth. They may seem small, some may seem silly, but every dollar really does count over […]

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New Year, Better Me: Get fit, stay fit and spend less

January 3, 2017

Of all the new year’s resolutions, staying fit and healthy is the number one goal people set for themselves. According to a survey conducted by Nielsen, being fit and healthy is even more important to people than losing weight. This is great data, because dedicating yourself to being fit and healthy is much more sustainable […]

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New Year, Better Me: How to break bad habits without breaking the bank

December 29, 2016

New Year’s Resolutions can mean one of two things. It can mean turning over a new leaf, and the beginning of a beautiful, inspired journey to achieving our goals. Alternatively, it can mean a guilt ridden list of habits we know we want to break, but haven’t found the motivation to kick to the curb. […]

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Ditch the screen next snow day and get creative

December 16, 2016

Winter isn’t coming, it’s here! All that wishful thinking of an extended autumn can end up leaving us shocked when the snow starts to fall. Now that snow days are in full swing, it’s time to prepare for when school’s called off, the kids are hyped and you’re left wondering, “what the heck do I […]

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Thrift blogs to spark your creativity

December 7, 2016

With the new year approaching, are you dreaming of revamping your wardrobe or home decor? Are you scrolling through your Instagram feed, feeling creative and wanting to shake things up? If you’re anything like us, you’re also feeling the hole you’ve burned in your wallet after all that holiday shopping. Why does the most inspirational […]

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How to effectively monetize stuff you’ve been meaning to throw out

October 14, 2016

Everyone’s had one. A box, basket or laundry bin that sits in your closet. It’s full of clutter that you haven’t gotten around to getting rid of. The box can symbolize a good thing, a successful declutter, but it’s still necessary to get rid of the items that were once taking up room in your […]

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