Are your kids having a lemonade stand this summer? Use the leftover lemons for inexpensive, natural cleaning. Toss used lemon peels down the garbage disposal to clean and deodorize. Squeeze the last of the lemon juice into the dishwasher to add power to your detergent. Shine tomato-based stains out of plastic containers by rubbing juice [...]
Going Green Inexpensively
Some things are constant. Seasons change. Children grow. Clothing costs money. You can save a lot of money by buying during the off season. Now is the time to buy winter clothes on clearance that will fit your children next season. However, if you didn’t buy your summer clothes last year you can stretch the [...]
One of the simplest ways to save money is to do things for yourself. From DIY home improvement to frozen dinners to clothing projects, homemade is inexpensive and often better. Here are a few simple recipes to get you started: Glass Cleaner: Combine 1 part rubbing alcohol, 1 part water and a few drops of [...]
The Swiffer tools (especially the Swiffer Vac) are a favorite for quick, easy surface cleaning. However, the refill cloths are pricey and unnecessarily add to landfills. As an alternative, use microfiber towels from the automotive department. They can be cut to fit as needed and reused numerous times since they are washable rather than disposable. [...]
Image by jen_maiser via Flickr Last week, Heather shared menu planning basics. We will continue the series each week with some creative ideas to get you started. Your weekly calendar will figure prominently into a meal plan. If you were to arbitrarily decide what you would have for dinner each night, it will likely fall [...]
Image via Wikipedia As gardening season comes to a close, many people are left wondering what to do with a bushel of tomatoes in October. You might also be interested in stocking up on your favorites before the Farmer’s Markets come to an end. Different types of produce should be stored in different ways to [...]
Packing from home is less expensive than a school lunch or an hour out with your co-workers, even if you think outside the box. With a waste free lunch concept, it can be even more affordable.
Image via Wikipedia Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. We’ve heard the mantra for years, but the concept can actually reduce your family’s budget as well. There are several low cost ways to avoid using disposable items. Swiffers are another great trend, but the refills really add up. Purchase a package of washable microfiber towels from the auto [...]
Living “green” is a hot topic these days. Not only is it great for the environment, but much of it can be great for your wallet too. You’ve probably seen the bags available at the grocery stores recently. These can be an easy organizational tool and budget friendly. They cost only $1.00 and hold much [...]
