Mommies with Cents

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10 Tips to a Greener Cleaner Home

If you've been reading Mommies with Cents for any length of time, you know what a fan I am of cleaning with homemade cleaners that are earth friendly.  I started looking into green cleaning while I was pregnant with my first child and didn't want to be exposed to harsh chemicals.  I was in "nesting mode" and cleaning everything I could get my hands on, including cleaning our baseboards with a … [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:  Talk about green options for back to school transportation. “You can have a huge impact on the environment if you use public transportation or arrange a carpool or have your kids ride the school bus instead of driving them to school.  Depending on how far you like you might want to consider letting your … [Read more...]

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50% off Grass Fed Beef at Whole Foods on 9/3

Whole Foods is running a nation-wide one-day sale on their grass-fed beef on Friday, 9/3 in honor of Labor Day. It's normally $7.99-$8.99/lb in Atlanta, GA but will be on sale for JUST $3.99/lb!! Whole Foods announced this on their blog.  Check out their blog post for all the reasons why to eat grass-fed beef, recipes, and how to cook it. (Thanks, Erin!) … [Read more...]

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Go Green with This Week’s Tip

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference:  Get an ID Tag for your pet. “It takes a lot of resources to search for a lost pet.  Most pet owners will spend hours driving around the neighborhood and post dozens of flyers in hopes of finding their pet.  An ID tag might not prevent your pet from getting lost, but it will increase the chances that … [Read more...]

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Go Green with This Week’s Tip

Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Research Environmentally friendly courier services. “There might be alternatives to having a gas guzzling truck deliver your packages.  Look for a courier service that uses hybrid vehicles; if you need to schedule an in-town delivery, research bicycle couriers.” Be sure to check out all of the other … [Read more...]