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Starting college can be a frightening time because everything is brand new. Often, college means a new location, a new experience, new faces, and more. Focusing on college leaves you little time to focus on much else. College is a chance for you to prepare for the real world and to start saving for the … Read more
Americans just love to buy things. In a recent survey, six out of 10 Americans admitted that they’re ready to make purchases that they’ve put on hold during the past five years. If you’re one of these people, you might want to slow down and think about your spending for a few minutes. Owning things … Read more
Are you ready to get creative? These five D.I.Y kid’s projects involve cutting, gluing, painting — all of those fun and messy things that kids and crafty moms enjoy! These five projects are all made with recycled materials like cereal boxes, newspapers, cardboard tubes, and pizza boxes. 1. Recycled Neighborhood Paint over cereal boxes, paper … Read more
Do you love to cook with fresh herbs, but hate how expensive they can be? You don’t have to resort to cooking with dried herbs. Make your own potted herb garden; it is easy and a fun project for kids to join in on. Enjoy adding fresh basil, parsley, mint, rosemary and chives to your dishes, … Read more
Even a beginner can take these steps and use them to create a small container that can produce plants much longer than an uncovered crop could. Starting with a mini greenhouse is a great way to learn more about green house gardening. Mini green houses can be made with little cost out of recycled materials. … Read more
Going green (or green-er) this Turkey day could end up saving you some money! Being earth-friendly can seem to cost more — and sometimes it does. But going green doesn’t necessarily mean spending extra. Here are some ways that you can actually save by being an environmentally conscious customer this Thanksgiving season! Green Swap Outs … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I like knowing what is in my food–and what isn’t, namely that it has not been genetically altered or covered with chemicals between field and store before landing in my kitchen. Well, Mom and some of my friends regrow produce from kitchen scraps, and my niece brings home classroom … Read more
My green thumb is lacking, but growing my own garden vegetables is a low-cost way to get fresh, nutritious foods into my family’s diet. That’s why I rely on planting vegetables that are easy to grow. These veggies produce abundantly even though I’m no expert gardener, and they keep our plates piled high with fresh … Read more
Since 2000, there has been a steady rise in the number of bicycle commuters across the United States. The movement is catching on, and you may have already seen your coworkers commuting by bicycles. This may leave you wondering if biking to work is worth its weight in gold. Check out these eight reasons why biking … Read more
As much as I’d like to solve all of the world’s problems, my wallet allows me to do only so much. What I can do is make a difference in my immediate community. I’ve learned that there are small acts of kindness and long-term undertakings that we each can do to make our communities better … Read more