Tip #15 Here's one for EVERYONE!

This one is simple, and easy! We are all seeing those re-useable grocery bags around, but do you actually have them? They come in all colors and designs (I even added a bar to the top of the page where you can create your own CUSTOM bags! Add photos or pick from the many on the page already!)
Anyways, what most people don't know is some local grocery stores are actually offering an incentive to use these bags! It may not be much, but if you do a lot of shopping, those bags will pay for themselves!!
The store owner wins because it does not have to buy soo many plastic bags (you still need to use them for things like meat so as not to contaminate your other foods.) and the landfill does not fill up as quickly!
You can go all out and get different kinds of bags for different kinds of shopping! Have seperate Cleaning products, clothes and food bags!

Tip # 14: Getting new furniture or appliances??

So this is one you won't use often, but it will come in handy! If you are getting new (at least new to you) furniture or applicances don't just haul it to the dump! (Which will cost money!)
If it is in decent shape, take it to your local goodwill! It's free!!!!
If you don't have a local goodwill, post a 'curb alert' on craigslist, any local (free) classified ads in your area, a local Habitat for Humanity or find a furinture mission...
The point is, there are MANY other options other than the costly landfill, these are either free or require little to no work! And MUCH better for the environment!!!!

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!

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 #6 Newspaper as compost!!

This one is easy because we all have spare newspaper that ends up in the garbage!!!
Instead of throwing it away, use it for compost in your yard!!

It will help you save on watering and you don't have to go out and BUY compost!

*~*~*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 #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!**