Here's some tips to stretch your money, save time, and help the environment.
- Power Down - Plug electronics into a power strip, and turn off everything before bed with a single switch. Saves money, time, and the environment.
Recycle Greeting Cards - Remove the message portion and use the front panel as a postcard or for a child to make in to a collage. Saves money and the environment.- Home Grown - Make your own garden. Garden fresh veggies taste better and cost less than store-bought. You can freeze extras to enjoy in the winter. Saves money and the environment.
- Save Your Scraps - Toss fruit and veggie remnants into a compost pail. Bonus use to fertilize your garden. Saves time, money, and the environment.
- Before Grocery Shopping - Search online for printable coupons. Check out the store's website or circular, and plan meals around sale items. Saves money.
- Reusable Shopping Bags - You can gets these at almost any store for just a few dollars. Plus some stores offer money off your total for using these when you shop. Saves money and the environment.
- Tired of Waiting for the Handyman? - Invest in a home repair book and learn to fix simple things yourself. Find a neighbor or friend who has handyman skills and trade their time for something you can do for them. (ex: childcare, dinner, job or personal skill)
Cyber-Swapping - Trade for school supplies, car repairs, clothes, and other gently used items with other families. Saves money and time.- Use Smart Products - Shop for safer household, bath & body, and personal products that don't contain the toxic chemicals found in name-brand products. There are many online stores that sell safer for your home products. Save the environment, money, and time.
- Washer-dryer - Set your washing machine's water temperature to cold. When weather permits line dry your clothes. Saves money and the environment.
- Weekly Veggie Meal - Once a week serve a meat free meal with lentils or tofu for protein. Saves money.
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