Highlights of 18 months of Money and Values

Just a little bit late, I'm celebrating 18 months of blogging here at Money and Values! Here's what I think are the best posts of the last 1 1/2 years:

Sweatshops or co-ops? Finding sweat-free apparel

Fair trade basics & Bananas, rice, sugar, and more: Where to find 12 types of fair trade products

Locally-Owned Businesses vs. Corporate Chains

Socially Conscious Gas Guide, Part 1 (Environmental Rankings) & Part 2 (Workers)

... and click here for more posts about being a conscious consumer

Socially Responsible Investing: Part 1, Part 2 ,Part 3, & Part 4

When your mutual fund speaks for you, what does it say?

Socially Conscious Finances: Spotlight on GLBT (& Why GLBT-friendly policies are smart for businesses and investors)

... and click here for more posts about socially responsible investing

Making your money fit your priorities: budgeting advice for new (and not-so-new!) grads

Eating less or no meat

Picking money over time-- are we working too much?

Work, retirement, and financial independence

Save for tomorrow or live for today?

Salary negotiations and the gender gap

... and click here for more miscellaneous posts about money and values

Cable TV for -$7

Frugal Vacations, Free Souvenirs, and Buying frugal souvenirs that multi-task

15 tips on how to enjoy baseball games cheaply

Gas mileage tips for cheaper road trips

Slay your energy vampires

What to do with those unwanted holiday gifts

Look out for abusive overdraft charges at your bank!

... and click here for more posts about frugality and saving money