Tip # 13: Recycle your aluminum cans

This one will actually give you a little money for your pocket. (Depending on how many cans your house goes through.)

It is simple and GREAT for the planet for you to start recycling your aluminum cans.

Most areas have a Recycling Center near your area (you might want to call around for the highest paying place.)

It is easy to put an extra can or bag near your garbage can and simply throw the cans in there instead of the garbage. It's a great way to start recycling and you'll love the reward!

Tip # 12: Modern day twist on an old school favorite.

Almost everyone has heard that you can put a brick in the back of your toliet to help save on water. But really that can do some damage to your toliet because that brick will dissolve over time.

So...Instead, fill a water bottle of some sort with sand or rocks and put that inside the back tank. Make sure it is not too big as it does still need water to flush and everything.

Just make your bottle, flush the toliet and while the water is empty in the tank, but the bottle in there.

SIMPLE!

Tip # 10 From my Electric Company

Insulation

If you have R-19 or less insulation in your attic, consider bringing it up to R-38 in moderate climates, R-49 in cold climates.

In cold climates, if you have R-11 or less floor insulation, consider bringing it up to R-25.

Tip #9 Often Overlooked!!

Another easy one for you. It takes only seconds!! (But don't worry if you forget...I STILL can't get my boyfriend to do this simple one.)


When putting your clothes in the dryer...Make sure you clean out the lint trap EVERYTIME.


This helps save on the energy your dryer puts out!!

Tip #8 An Easy One!

This one is EASY...A programable thermostat! It helps you save a lot on energy as well as money!!

Feel Free to CONTRIBUTE!!!

I'm always looking for new, great ideas to save money, while saving the planet. So if you have a great idea and haven't read it here (or have a different twist on an exisiting post)...

Comment, Email, Post...

Remember, you may not think about it too much, but someone else might REALLY appreciate your ideas!

Tip #5 Fairly Simple...Yet well missed Tip

I'm sure everyone knows to turn lights off when leaving the room, turn the tv off when not watching it and other such simple energy-saving tips...but did you know that there is one more step most of America misses??

Un-plugging un-used items!!

That's right, by not only turning the electronic device off but also un-plugging it, you will Save even more $$!

The way this works is that even though the electronic device is off, there is still electricity flowing through and being used while it is plugged in!!
SIMPLE!

*~*~*Seed Exchange!!!*~*~*

*~*~* Seed Exchange *~*~*

Do you have flowers, bushes or shrubs which come back every year? For the most part, these plants usually have seeds (hence they are perennials...) anyways...If you have an overabundce of such a plant and would like to share...or perhaps exchange for other seeds...Make a post here and feel free to respond to others!!!


This is great for anyone just starting out and wanting to start their first garden...or anyone who is just kind-hearted enough to share!!!
Check back often or post if there is a certain seed you are looking for!

Tip #3 Take your foot off the Gas pedal!!

This might require a whole LIFESTYLE change because you might have to start leaving your home earlier in order to make your appoitments on time! But driving slower and at a more moderate speed saves Gas which we all know can save big $$$!!
This is not only GREAT for the environment but also GREAT on your wallet!!

Tip #1 Saving Green While Being Green!!

SO! To start off I thought I would introduce this NEW green saving blog...Saving Money while Saving the Planet!

My idea here is to share different, interesting, fun, yet crafty ways to save $$$$$$$$$$$ while also Saving the environment...Thus GOING and SAVING green!!!

My first tip:    Rain Barrels!!!

~These barrels can be made up of almost anything! Use your imagination, then use the water to water your lawn, your garden, or maybe even wash a car or two!

There are ALL types of them out there! Feel free to google and go nuts (there is a place to google right at the top of my site)!

**But don't forget to come back and share what you come up with!**