5 Quick, Money-Savings Green Living Tips by GaiamSave money and time while living green with these 5 quick tips that will save you cash and shrink your carbon footprint.1. Plug your TV, computer, cable box, stereo and game console into smart power strips. Saves 10% off your power bill.2. Dry a load of laundry outside. No clothesline? Try a portable drying rack. Skipping the dryer can save an … [Read more...]
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Go Green with Today’s Tip
Today's Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference is: Keep the oven door closed when you are making dinner. Resist the temptation to open the oven door to check on your pot roast. Each time you open the oven door, the temperature drops 25 to 50 degrees. It takes a lot of energy for the oven to regain the temperature it loses, so if you have to peek, turn on … [Read more...]
Go Green with Today’s Tip
Today's Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference is "Put Garbage Where it Belongs- In the Trash Can" This tip is a reminder not to flush dead bugs, q-tips etc. down the toilet. Every time you flush it uses up to 6 gallons of water. Plus, it takes more energy to dispose of unnecessary items at the sewage plant. You also run the risk of clogging the toilet … [Read more...]
Go Green with The Green Year- Review & Giveaway
You don't have to be intimidated or overwhelmed by going green. Many people think that being green is too time consuming, costly or inconvienient but it doesn't have to be! Every little bit counts and even small things that seem insignificant can make a huge impact. As promised from last week's Go Green post, I introduce to you The Green Year.The Green year by Jodi Helmer contains 365 small … [Read more...]
Go Green with This Week’s Tips
Next week I will be hosting a giveaway for a book called The Green Year. This book has some really great ideas to live a greener lifestyle. The best thing is, they are super easy and will likely save you some green as well!Use an old clean sock to dust your house. Just slip it over your hand and dust away! When you are done, toss it in the washing machine and use it again next time. If … [Read more...]
Go Green with Free eBoook on Garden Crafts
Get this free Garden Crafts eBook when you sign up for a free crafts newsletter!Section 1: Flower PotsLearn how to decorate your very own clay flower pots for spring!Section 2: Plant StakesThese decorative plant stakes will brin your garden to life.Section 3: Watering CansTurn an ordinary watering can into a sentimental keepsake you will want to save forever.Section 4: Garden DecorationsDecorate … [Read more...]