CVS quits smoking!

Those of you who have been reading my blog for a while know how much I love CVS.  I buy many of my cosmetic products there, along w/ ALL of my paper goods (paper towels, toilet paper, table napkins, etc.) because their Earth Essentials line is all recycled.  CVS has great weekly sales and when they email a coupon, you can send it to your ExtraCare card so there's no remembering coupons involved.  The CVS Beauty Club pays a $5 reward for every $50 you spend on beauty products.

Almost Free Tech

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I am reading a fabulous book called Citizenville by Gavin Newsom.  The subtitle is How to take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government.

After the recent abysmally low turnout primaries in New York City, it seems especially relevant to promote this book.

Now, I am the first person to admit that as one of the (over 30) "digital immigrants"  - as opposed to many of you (under 30) "digital natives" - I am far from the most technically savvy person you know! However, I may be the most thrifty, so allow me to share some of my tidbits...

The Fountain of (almost free) Youth

The Fountain of (almost free) Youth    

In the interests of full disclosure, I must tell you that I am blessed w/ Italian parents who both look much younger than their years.  Both in their upper 70's, Nancy and George could pass for 50ish.  So if you want to dismiss my advice because I got lucky in the genetic lottery, I will not be offended, but...

Eating Well @ Home

Eating Well @ home

   As a percentage of money we spend, food at home has actually come way down, for reasons both good:  we're eating less red meat, and not-so-good: the growth of processed and genetically modified foods.  There has been a transformation, however, in getting food on the table at home: the way we shop.