Save $500 + A Year With Any of These Green Tips! As life wooshes by and gas prices rise even if you keep your calendar up to date and your “Smart-phone” in hand, simple life planning gets lost in the shuffle. Making a little time to plan simple things like laundry tasks, errands around town and meals can save a family thousands of dollars a year. Try some of these ideas AND keep track of your savings so you know how much your efforts saved you (and the planet) each month. 1) Save … [Read more...]
Garden of Eatin’ Chips & Johnson’s Chili Recall–Undeclared Soy!
May 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Don't you just hate it when you buy foods because they are good for you and your children and BECAUSE you (or your kids) have a food sensitivity and they turn out to be dangerous. Sometimes these things just happen, but it is always disturbing, especially if, for example, a food that is supposed to be "peanut free" ends up with a dusting of peanuts or peanut dust inside and ingesting the product can have disastrous results. I just mention this because when I was a teacher a junior high … [Read more...]
Breathe Better with a Neti Pot! Save 50% with These Coupons!
April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Spring is here! With it, often comes cold symptoms and allergies which are not so fun. Whether it's pet dander, pollen, smoke, hay fever, grass, or the common cold or flu germ, a Neti Pot could help! A Neti Pot uses saline and water to clear germs and allergens from your nasal passages. Nasal irrigation (as they call it) washes mucus away and reduces congestion. I use one regularly and it works great. It's a highly effective, cheap way to stay healthy and … [Read more...]
We are Celebrating Earth Day all Month Long!
April 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Earth Day is a big day around here so we are going to celebrate ALL month long! We feel that when you treat Mother Earth well, she will return the favor. If we all did our part to recycle, reduce waste and emissions, increase our energy efficiency and clean up our neighborhoods, the world would be a better place! A cleaner and healthier planet for all of us - AND future generations! Spring is here, so let's all get out there and plant a tree, pick up trash and save the … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Water
March 25, 2011 By 2 Comments
It's suggested we all drink 6-8 glasses of water a day every day. It's good for our health, keeps us hydrated and our energy levels up! But, if you're constantly on-the-go those "water" costs can really add up over the course of a year! And who wants to haul heavy packs of water around anyway? Here are a few money saving tips: If you have good tap water - why are you buying bottled water? Fill up a large pitcher, add a few ice cubes and keep it your fridge. You'll have icy cold … [Read more...]
Use Your Thoughts to Lose Weight
March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our Guest Blogger this week is Margaret Keely of Nursing-Courses.net. She has some good insights on how to lose weight! -Jan Losing weight is one of the hardest things to do. Just like everyone else, I’ve had my ups and downs with my own weight. After all, who doesn’t have any body weight issues? I’ve tried everything out there but I’ve come to realize that the number one thing you need to do to lose weight and take control of your health is to take control of your thoughts. If … [Read more...]
Start a Vegetable Garden
March 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With spring and summer approaching, now is a good time to start thinking about a garden. By growing your own vegetables, you can save a little on your grocery bill and, just maybe, increase the amount of vegetables your family eats! Bonus! Utilize your local library or get advice from your garden center for advice on how to start: which materials you'll need and depending on the size of your garden - how much space will be required. Which vegetables do you love? Focus on … [Read more...]
Save by Reusing Plastic Grocery Bags
March 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
What to do with all those plastic grocery bags you've collected from your shopping trips? A few great uses: Garbage bags aren't cheap so use plastic grocery bags instead to line your small trash cans at home or in the office Caught in a downpour? Hold it over your head to keep your head dry, or save your shoes and keep your feet dry! Just don't slip... Ever have trouble getting your kids into boots? Use bags to slip feet easily into winter or rain … [Read more...]
Drink More Water
March 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How, you ask, can drinking more water help you save money? Well, not only is drinking more water good for your health (which can save on doctor's bills down the road), but drinking a full glass before meals means you'll eat less, which can save on food costs. Drinking more water can also increase productivity, since dehydration can make you feel fatigued, which means you're probably spending more time on tasks than you have to! Most people don't realize it, but by the time you 'feel … [Read more...]
Buying Used Could Save You Tons!
March 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the best ways to save money is to buy used. Sure, it's feels good to drive a shiny new car off the lot, but within 24 months, you've already lost 1/3 of the value. Your better bet? Buy a used car that is 1-2 years old. The same goes for electronics, clothing, household items, and more. Shop garage and estate sales for furniture or visit resale shops for clothing and baby items. Remember used doesn't have to mean "old." Shop ebay.com and/or craigslist.com (local) for … [Read more...]
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