Doing the simplest little things can help save the environment and also save you money in the long run. You do not have to a tree-hugger to do your part in saving Earth.   Skip bottled water, use a water filter to purify tap water. Find a second use for plastic bags from grocery shopping. [...]

Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This will save you money and also save ink and paper that would into making new books. Consider sharing power tools and other appliances – get to know your neighbors while cutting down on the amount of things cluttering your closet or garage. Go online, [...]

Install a low-flow showerhead – does not cost much. The water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment quickly. A family of four can cut water usage by as much as 280 gallons a month – and yet not feel much difference in water pressure. Also make sure you have a faucet aerator [...]

When updating your washer machines, look for front-loading washing machines – they use less water, less detergent, and less energy. But if you would like to stay with top-loading machines, search for ones without agitators – it uses less water and detergent. Also like comparing a car’s MPG (miles per gallon), you can compare washing [...]

Buying in bulk saves you money on each unit. And if you do not want to have large quantities of items around the house, make it a party – go shopping with family and friends. It will be a great opportunity to split the bulk and have fun while saving money.

There are two ways to “clean on the cheap”: One is to purchase cleaners that are multi-purpose. Many cleaner companies now days like to promote that they are multi-purpose and some are even eco-friendly, so finding them at everyday stores will be easy. If you do not like having cleaning products around the house for [...]

Doing the simplest little things can help save the environment and save you money. Here are a list of things to choose from that are simple but effective.   Clean on the Cheap There are two ways to “clean on the cheap”. One is to purchase cleaners that are multi-purpose. Many cleaner companies now days [...]

Start with these few ingredients to make multiple cleaning supplies that you can use around the house – healthy for your family (especially the indoor air quality), affordable, and eco-friendly. SUPPLIES Baking soda Washing soda White distilled vinegar A good liquid soap or detergent Tea tree oil 6 clean spray bottles 2 glass jars CREAMY [...]