Blog Posts by Fabulous & Frugal

by Alexandra Pauline - January 23, 2012

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Your Big Day The Green Way

Planning a wedding is a costly, emotional and time consuming undertaking - often leaving little room for the idea of sustainability. I mean, this is the one day where the entire focus is on you, right? And with so much going on, it might not even cross your mind to think about the environment… But if you're planning a wedding, going Green doesn't have to mean more work and more money. In fact, by making your wedding a more sustainable event, not only will you make your big day even more memorable, you can save some serious cash!

Go Partially Paperless

While there's still something special about sending printed invitations for your actual wedding, save money and paper by sending digital invites for your save-the-date, engagement party, rehearsal dinner and shower. Websites like Paperlesspost.com, Evite.com and Punchbowl.com have some elegantly festive Fab & Fru options so you can get the job

The Price of Lice

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Buggin' Out?

Given the rotten job market and downer economy, I am happy to say I have recently encountered a business which gives me confidence that this country is going to be ok: I am speaking, of course, about Professional Lice Removal.

In general, I try not to make impulse purchases. But when I got a call from my son's school that his hair was infested with lice - well, let's just say all logic (and money) went out the window!

Pricey Lice!

Instead of weighing my options, I immediately called a salon near me we'll call "Pricey Lice" - yes, a professional lice removal salon. In that instant I lost all faith in my motherly abilities to de-louse my child and assumed only a professional could do the trick. At this point I was sure all of our family members, babysitters and close friends had also been infested by associating with our family, and I just wanted them GONE.

So, of course, in my frenzy, did I even stop to ask about price? No, I

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A Quick Spray Does Away With The Grey!

(Please note - the following is NOT a paid review - it is just a Fab & Fru Find we love and wanted to share with you!)

I've found it - a hair product I cannot live without. All of you ladies out there who battle with grey roots - help is just a spray away… So, I've written before about my pesky grey hair. Well, to be honest it is actually stark white hair - ALL of it. But of course you wouldn't know it to look at me - because I color it constantly to bring back the chestnut warmth of my youth. And while I still love my favorite at home D.I.Y. haircolor, Naturtint, and even splurge at the salon on occasion, I found a new product which has taken first place in my heart (and on my head)!

Rita Hazan Root Concealer

As I mentioned, my hair is 100 % grey - and it grows like a weed. I started going grey at 17 and I am 39 now - so it's been over 20 years of dealing with this crap. Basically, if I get my hair colored on Monday, by

by Alexandra Pauline - January 16, 2012

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Sleep & Your Savings Plan

It's no secret that getting enough sleep helps to keep us healthy and functioning at our finest. But what you may not know is that losing sleep may also lead to you losing money. See how getting enough rest is a Fab & Fru way to keep help you keep more money in the bank!

Do Wealthier People Sleep More?

We've all pulled an all nighter or two in our day. And while they are sometimes unavoidable, many experts would argue that people who are tired all of the time are not as successful as their well rested colleagues. It may seem obvious, but not only does getting seven to nine hours a night help you avoid getting sick, it helps you to get more done during the day with a whole lot less effort. And the better you are at leveraging your time, the more likely to are to reach all your goals - including your financial ones!

The Insomniac's Shopping Dilemma

Chronic fatigue can bog down your budget

Fab & Fru Five Minute Guides!

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Have you started planning for your retirement yet? Looking for quick tips to help you get the most out of your 401(k)? We've partnered up with the fabulous finance experts at Citibank's Women & Co to bring you the Fab & Fru 5 Minute Guides - fast and furious financial cheat sheets on everything money that you need to know NOW! Take 5 Minutes to Take Control of Your Financial Future…

Are You Saving For Retirement?

What is a 401(k) - and why is it so great anyway? 401(k) plans are employer sponsored retirement plans. The beauty is that the money you contribute is deducted from your taxable income - meaning you are taxed on a lower amount than you are actually earning for that year. Plus, your 401(k) contributions are tax deferred - you don't pay taxes on them until you withdraw. Finally, some good news when it comes to the IRS! Here are the key facts to know about your 401(k):

1. Enroll - You've got to

by Alexandra Pauline - January 11, 2012

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Make Your Space Work For You

It's tax season, and there's no time like the present to get organized and turn your home office into a calm haven of peaceful function. Here at Fab & Fru we've got some simple and creative ways to give you closet hoarders some new found hope…

Make Room In Small Spaces

If you're a city dweller who's idea of a home office is your iPad, your scattered bills and a cup of coffee, have no fear - you can still get organized even with the smallest of space. Head to your local Target and pick up a discounted pack of shelves. In less than an hour you can turn your desktop nook into the fully functioning "corner" office of your dreams!

New York City real estate broker Nick Jabour says he has his "MacBook in a desk drawer that's wired to a flat LCD panel on the wall. I have a magnetic bulletin board that holds notes, pen cups and a stapler. A shelf mounted above the desk holds my check ledgers, reference

by Stephanie Berenbaum - January 5, 2012

Avoid the Price of the Boot & Tow

It's not even a week into the new year, and already our friend Samantha has broken one of her New Year's resolutions! 2012 was the year she was finally going to get more organized, not let mail pile up, and stay on top of her bills. She had the best of intentions, really…

But her optimistic outlook on 2012 was already totally threatened by January 3rd when she looked out her window to see a big orange BOOT being placed on her car! To make matters worse, it turned out the boot was the least of her troubles. Because, as the Los Angeles City employee told her, the tow company was on their way…

Beware of Unpaid Parking Tickets..

SERIOUSLY! As Sam learned the hard way, the current rule in LA is if you have FIVE unpaid parking tickets, your car can be booted and towed - even if the ticket is just a month old. If you know anything about driving and living in Los Angeles - getting parking tickets

by Alexandra Pauline - January 4, 2012

How to Recognize a Bad Boss

It's a brand new year so it's no surprise there are a lot people out there looking for that brand new job - and many more who have been looking for it since last year…

With the less than bustling job market, it can be tempting to take any job you can get, but there are a few things you can do to make sure desperation isn't flinging you into a really heinous work situation! Job hunting comes with some big decision making, and here at Fab & Fru we've got some red flags to watch out for and make sure you can be a smart shopper in a suit!

Internet Searching Is Not Always Working In Your Favor

Today, of course, many people look to the Internet to find that perfect position. But just like any other aspect of the Internet, anyone can post anything, thus leaving a lot of room for spam and scams!

One of the first red flags your dream job listing can have is a light job description or simply a number or