Archive for the ‘ green saves green ’ Category

Things I use now that I’m green(er)

Last night, as I was sitting on the couch sewing the hook holes that had ripped through in my shower curtain liner, I was struck with the thought that it was the second time in a week that my sewing box was out. When I tell you I’ve gone entire years without pulling out the [ READ MORE ]

Things are rough all over, Ponyboy

This is my 497th post. I’m still deciding what to do for the big 5-0-0, but for the few posts leading up to it, I’m going to look back at some of my previous posts. Please indulge my reminiscing. I know we’re supposed to believe that the economy is getting better. Perhaps it is on it’s [ READ MORE ]

6 ways to stay green when money is tight

I read two conflicting articles recently about the effect the economy is having on people’s choices to buy green products. One urged consumers to think twice about paying the extra money for organic and green products in light of the economic crisis. The other article stated that the economy is leveling out the playing field between [ READ MORE ]

Getting Tax Refund Money? 10 Ways to Spend Your Green, Greenly

It’s the third Friday of the month and that means we’re privileged to have a guest post by Adam Shake of Twilight Earth. Today he’s talking about how to spend our tax refunds wisely and greenly. A common misconception amongst many people is that being green costs more money, than not. This is not true, and [ READ MORE ]

10 easy ways to be more sustainable with your clothing

I’m not too different than other women. I like clothes. I like to feel good about what I’m wearing. I have a certain style, and when I see something that I think is “me” I want it. Unfortunately, buying whatever I want isn’t very sustainable – either environmentally or financially. My clothing buying has considerably [ READ MORE ]

5 reasons to dig into your pantry

Over the past few weeks the fact that people are digging into their pantries (and freezers and fridges) more often to create their meals has become obvious to me. The Wall Street Journal had a piece about the sale of food being down, and attributed part of it to people using up what they have [ READ MORE ]

Find a food co-op near you

Derek over at Natural Papa had a post on Friday about joining a food co-op so you can buy your natural foods in bulk. Here’s what he has to say: Join a co-op and buy your natural foods in bulk. Order ahead and get what you’d need for a month. You’ll always have the staples at hand, [ READ MORE ]

Valentine’s Day: Lovin’ Green While Saving Green

Valentine’s Day is a little less than two weeks away. I’ll be having several posts, both here and on MNN, talking about ways to show your love to the earth over the next week or so.  Everyone likes to get a Valentine’s card, and if there was ever an appropriate time for a homemade card, Valentine’s [ READ MORE ]

Green Saves Green Month is Ending Early

Good Morning, All. I am officially ending Green Saves Green month a bit early. The readership is down. The comments are down. And I’m thinking that perhaps everyone is a little tired of hearing about how to save money and being reminded about the stinky economy.  For those of you who were enjoying it, I tend [ READ MORE ]

Give the Kids an Allowance and Save Money

When your kids want a new pack of Pokemon cards are a download from iTunes how do they pay for it? Do you buy these things for them because they are relatively inexpensive purchases or do you require your children to pay for them out of their own money? Giving your kids an allowance and requiring [ READ MORE ]

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