Archive for the ‘Saving Money’ Category

5 Ways to Reduce Your Grocery Bill

Monday, April 25th, 2011

Frugality is the way to live these days, but it's not always easy to be a penny pincher. Finding cheaper prices or living less independently on supermarkets requires time and effort on your part. However, even if you just tweak your lifestyle, you can save money here and there. It's ...

Canine Confections: Homemade Pet Treats Save Dollars

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Even if you're not the best cook in the kitchen when it comes to people food, don't be shy to  give homemade dog treats a try. At least dogs won't complain if the cookies get burned or your recipe is a big flop! Making your own pet treats at home is ...

Where Can You Save Money?

Friday, April 8th, 2011

In light of spring renewal, maybe it’s time to assess your home and determine where you can cut costs. You might have been thinking about getting rid of some utility bills but haven’t followed through on it. Well, now is your chance so go into the process with a practical ...

Are You Overwashing Your Clothes?

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Washing clothes can be a drain on your water and finances. If you have multiple large loads of wash to do every week, maybe you’re guilty of overwashing and you don’t even know it. Simply because you wear a piece of clothing once doesn’t necessarily mean it needs to be ...

Lawn & Garden Waste: Eliminate Mowing with Eco-friendly Turf Substitutes

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Mowing is the enemy. For one thing, the very activity can be a hassle depending on what type of lawn mower you own. Secondly, the gas required to fill a lawn mower is getting more expensive by the day, and it’s polluting the environment. However, your lawn does need maintained ...

Monitor Your Energy Usage with a Clock

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011

With rising energy prices and greater ‘green awareness,’ an increasing number of consumers would like to keep track of their home electricity consumption. An annual meter reading from your supplier isn’t going to help much if you’re concerned about day to day usage, and it certainly doesn’t help you keep ...

Energy Efficient Ways to Rake Leaves

Monday, January 10th, 2011

Leaf management can be a huge headache. Even in the process of raking the leaves, more leaves are falling to the ground. However, it’s important to remove the fallen leaves from your grass, because during the winter, the roots of the grass have a chance to restore and they can’t ...

Save Money by Organizing

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Is there really an easy way to save money? Why, yes there is! With the New Year, you probably have some goals such as saving money for a solar panel or updating your kitchen with energy efficient appliances — these are some great investments, but finding an extra $50 to ...

Cook Off the Grid in Style

Monday, December 27th, 2010

When you think of living off of the grid what comes to mind? If you think it adds up to being a lonely shutout who barely has enough food to stay alive, this is the opposite image your mind should be conjuring up. Sustaining you and your family without traditional ...

Take the Gym Home

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

Face it, exercising is easier when it’s fun, and it’s more enjoyable when you can do it at home and save money. However, it’s hard to find fun and inexpensive ways to exercise.  Pilates and yoga help tone and strengthen the body, but these can require intense focus so sometimes ...