Tag Archives: cheap
Cheap goods
In a topic related to yesterday’s post, let’s talk cheap goods. We tend to think of these goods as being made in a sweatshop in China, don’t we? China or some country that’s just starting to develop. And, we’d probably … Continue reading
So. Many. Ethics.
I went out with one of my dear friends yesterday and we had a lovely time. We went to lunch at a place called Jason’s Deli. It’s a chain but their salad bar is all organic, their prices are very … Continue reading
The ethics of cheap
I’ve been thinking about the ethics of cheap goods since I read that last book, Cheap. She pointed out some truths that I hadn’t wanted to think about. Cheap goods are often made in China or the developing world where … Continue reading
Book review: Cheap
Cheap by Ellen Ruppert Shell is a good book; it is making me reconsider some of the ways I shop. She has taken a look at the history of discount cluture by looking at the beginnings of stores like Woolworth, … Continue reading
Cheap isn’t thrifty
Thrifty isn’t the same as cheap. Not at all. Cheap means that your main concern is with price, quality is a secondary consideration, if at all. Thrifty people look for good deals, but quality is always a consideration. I’m willing … Continue reading
Frugal myths
Being frugal is absolutely a choice. It must be a conscious decision to spend your money wisely. Unconscious or status spending is what gets us in trouble! Especially with the economy settling into a new normal after the Great Recession, … Continue reading