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Most of the cleaning solutions we use at home are filled with harmful chemicals. It’s also not good to expose little ones to these chemicals, as most are poisonous especially when eaten or absorbed through the skin, Plus, these commercial products are expensive to boot. Do you want healthier alternatives are also easier on your budget? Grandma … Read more
Don’t throw away those old tires in your garage! Not only will you protect the environment from harmful chemicals, you will also get some pretty nifty DIY furniture and crafts. Homeandgardeningideas.com offers 20 DIY projects that lets you reuse old tires, help Mother Nature, and save cash. Click the link below and plan your next DIY weekend … Read more
This DIY Light Bulb Terrarium is an amazing combination of organic and inorganic materials. You can creatively recycle a light bulb creating a green globe of flower pots or mini terrarium. For amateur botanists, this terrarium is super easy to make and low-maintenance. What you need: Light bulbs Pebbles Water Plants If you don’t want … Read more
If you have a pile of old newspaper in you home and you don’t know what to do with them, then this tutorial will help you. With a bit of creativity and time, you can weave DIY baskets from recycled newspaper. It could be a great decor or a place for pencils, ball pens and other … Read more
That humble yellow box of baking soda works magic on more than just chocolate chip cookies! Baking soda is an odor-neutralizer, a gentle abrasive and an amazing natural non-toxic cleanser. So…the next time you’re at the grocery, grab a few boxes for less than $1 and get to work! Uses for Baking Soda 1. Freshen … Read more
The desire to help the environment lays dormant in so many people nowadays. “It’ll take too much time.” “It’s too hard.” “I don’t have the money.” “I don’t know where to start.” The reality: we’re all on a budget! We’ve all got challenges and none of us has a special or legitimate excuse to ignore these … Read more
Happy Earth Day! Did you know that frugal living and green living often go hand in hand? Check out these 10 simple earth friendly ideas that will save you money and save Mother Earth! The Return of the Clothesline – Start using a clothesline, and you’ll save nearly 6% on your monthly electric bill according … Read more
Let’s face it, times are tough. We need our paychecks to stretch further and our expenses to just go away. With spring just around the corner, many people are already anticipating the relief of cabin fever. For others it means a fresh start with spring cleaning. Whatever it means to you, taking a few minutes … Read more
Who doesn’t want a clean home and a safer environment in which to live? Whether it is the bathroom, living room, kitchen, or other rooms in one’s residence, everyone has to clean at one time or another. With the economy still struggling along, finding affordable cleaners can be as easy as purchasing or making … Read more
When economic times get tough, sometimes even the best of intentions can go out the window. Living green can sometimes seem hard to do if it exacts too high a price. Fortunately, there are ways to protect the planet while also saving money. When driving a car there are certain things a driver can do … Read more