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Have a Green St. Patty's Day

Mar 13, 2010 4:59am

Celebrate a really, truly green St. Patrick's Day March can be a drab month--waiting for winter to end and the first signs of spring to emerge. That's why, whether you're Irish or not, celebrating St. Patrick's Day is a cool idea--especially if you make it eco! Here are some simple, fun,...

TGIF: Best Posts of the Week

Mar 12, 2010 5:01am

Save, save, save -- we've been in saving mode much more lately since we found out that we have to replace our heating and cooling system. UGH! Nothing like having to shell out $20,000 on something that you can't look at or enjoy. Okay, I know I do enjoy heat...

Green and Frugal: Know What You Want & Don't Settle for Less

Mar 10, 2010 5:39am

We recently went car shopping. Our Honda CRV was just turning 110,000 miles and we felt that we wanted to get at least one car with low mileage (our Honda Odyssey has over 120,000 miles). From scouring the newspapers and car websites to visiting car dealerships, the search was on...

TGIF: Best Posts of the Week

Mar 5, 2010 5:07am

TGIF!! It was a tough week, but I made it! What better way to end the week than with some great blog posts. We've got it all -- recipes, money-saving tips, and more...Shop for Quality or Shop for Price? Why Not Shop for Both?Italian Slow Cooker Meatloaf 1 Chicken, 17 Healthy...

Green and Frugal -- Pay for Recycling?

Mar 3, 2010 5:08am

There was an article in my local paper (The Record, 2/22/10) recently that touted an incentive program to increase recycling participation. I thought it was really interesting, so here is an excerpt:Put a 32-gallon recycling bin and a 10-inch stack of newspapers on the curb, and you could eventually ear...

Green and Frugal -- Book Review: Get Financially Naked

Feb 28, 2010 5:43am

Here's another great post and book review from our friends at The Greenest Dollar...Most of you have probably heard that money is the #1 reason why people get divorced. But, you might not know that over 70% of couples get divorced because of money issues. Either they don’t have enough of...

TGIF: Get Cookin' With Some Frugal Recipes

Feb 26, 2010 5:11am

If you're anywhere near the Northeast, chances are you're snowed in. What better way to pass than time than with some frugal cooking? Here are some recipes I found:How to Make Homemade Rolled Biscuits Salsa Couscous Chicken Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake Roll Angel Hair Pasta and Chicken Let me know what your...

Frugal Tip Thursday: Buy Coupons on Ebay

Feb 25, 2010 5:05am

Have you ever shopped Ebay for coupons? Yes, I was shocked too when my husband told me about it. We're in the middle of completing some home renovations. Many of the supplies are coming from -- you guessed it -- Lowes.Here's the deal my husband was able to score:10 coupons...

Green and Frugal: Gotta Save More Money

Feb 22, 2010 5:30am

My husband and I are shopping for a new car, or I should say a new/used car. We're close to buying and it's dawned on us that we're going to shell out $15k-$16k. Needless to say, we're getting buyer's remorse before we've even made a purchase.What's really eating at us...

Frugal Tip Thursday: Slow Down

Feb 18, 2010 5:00am

Here's another great post from our friends at The Greenest Dollar... A Novel Idea: The Slow Home MovementMy life has been feeling pretty hectic lately. It feels as if I’ve got too many balls in the air, that I’m too plugged in, too “in...

Happy Valentine's Day -- 21 Worst Valentine's Gifts

Feb 14, 2010 5:02am

I hope your enjoying some quality time with your loved one, family or friends. Enjoy! Today's post is courtesy of our friends at CouponSherpa.com.Breaking Up is Easy to Do: 21 Terrible Valentine's GiftsThe saddest Facebook Group I've ever seen is dedicated to Valentine's Gifts and has only two members --...

Green and Frugal -- 9 Tips for Better Fuel Efficiency

Feb 13, 2010 5:52am

I'd like to share some tips on reducing your fuel consumption from our friends at CouponSherpa.com. With gas prices slowly climbing back toward the $3-per-gallon range, its both environmentally and economically vital that drivers become more mindful when it comes to using gas. 1. Choose Wisely Not everyone can...

TGIF: Get Ready for Valentine's Day

Feb 12, 2010 5:08am

Not quite ready for Valentine's Day? (It's on Sunday in case you were wondering.) I plan on making some heart-shaped pancakes for the kids and hubby. This is a true treat considering I'm rarely found cooking in the kitchen. Here are some last minute, green and frugal Valentine's Day ideas...

Sick of the Snow Yet?

Feb 11, 2010 5:04am

If you live anywhere near the East Coast, you've probably had your fill of snow this week. And supposedly there's more to come next week -- NOOOOOO!!!It's funny how you don't think about what a snow day costs you (aside from the aggravation of your children fighting all day while...

Valentine's Chocolate Choices

Feb 10, 2010 5:22am

A better, luscious, chocolate choice for Valentine's DayChocolate is a beautiful thing. Aside from the fact that it tastes good, chocolate, especially dark chocolate, contains a dizzying mix of over 300 naturally occurring chemicals and compounds including high concentrations of flavonoids, (plant-based pigments that act as antioxidants, decrease inflammation, and...

Frugal Tip Tuesday -- Create a Price Book

Feb 9, 2010 4:13am

This week's tip is one I've been meaning to do since 2010 kicked off. And now I'm finally going to start it.The best way to know whether or not you're getting a good deal is through a price book. What's a price book? Essentially, you track your most purchased grocery...

TGIF: Best Blog Posts of the Week

Feb 5, 2010 5:01am

Let's celebrate Friday with some great green and frugal blog posts. From recipes to money-saving tips, you'll find it all right here:13 Ways to Lower Your Electricity and Natural Gas BillsRoasted Zucchini, Tomatoes, Garlic & Onion Recipe7 Organizing Myths Debunked Amazing Uses for Baking Soda A Complete Guide to Lowering...

Frugal Tip Tuesday -- Hit Those Sales

Feb 2, 2010 5:36am

As a Green and Frugal Momma, I try to limit clothes shopping for myself (it's such a weakness of mine). However, over the past few days, I've hit some amazing sales where I was able to get discounted, high-end clothes for a fraction of what they normally cost. Plus, I...

Green Tip Tuesday: Get Rid of Your Junk Mail

Jan 26, 2010 5:00am

The Ultimate List For Stopping Your Junk Mail Courtesy WikipediaHeather at The Greenest Dollar enlightens us all with another fabulous post: Ah, junk mail. According to experts we’ll spend 8 months of our life reading, sorting, and recycling the stuff....

Green and Frugal -- Disney on Ice

Jan 25, 2010 5:02am

Right before the holidays, I received a sale e-mail from Ticketmaster. In that e-mail were VIP tickets to Disney on Ice at a steal for $22 per ticket, which meant it would cost our family of four just $88. I quickly purchased them and included the tickets as part of...

Let's Help Haiti

Jan 22, 2010 4:19pm

It's hard not to be moved to tears by the images and stories of the rescue efforts in Haiti. With that, this week's best blog posts are ways you can donate to help the people of Haiti.UNICEF -- www.unicefusa.orgAmerican Red Cross -- www.redcross.orgAccording to the Red Cross' Twitter page, you...

Frugal Tip Tuesday -- Learn to Cook & Do It

Jan 19, 2010 4:39am

If you know me, you know I do not cook. My husband is the chef of the house. Although I do try to pitch in with a crock pot meal or some baking. But I digress. So here's this week Frugal Tip of the Week -- plan out your meals...

Green and Frugal -- 7 Frugal Ways to Beat the Winter "Blahs"

Jan 18, 2010 5:09am

Happy Monday! Some of these winter-blah-beating suggestions may also work for Mondays. Here's another great post from our friends at The Greenest Dollar: Lots of people get the winter blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) every year. According to the American Academy of Family...

TGIF: Best Blog Posts This Week

Jan 15, 2010 5:08am

Let's toast to another week under our belts. There were a lot of great posts this week. Here were some of the best ones that I came across:How to Lose Weight Without Spending a Lot of Money Home Improvement Time - 4 Tips for Saving Some Cash Save Money! Find and Fix...

Frugal Tip Tuesday -- Sell Your Gold

Jan 12, 2010 5:14am

I'm sure you've heard all over the news that the price of gold is at an all-time high -- more than $1,100 per ounce depending upon the day. With the New Year in full swing, I've been doing a lot of cleaning and decluttering. I recently hit my jewelry box,...