So, as we established earlier, the economy is doing pretty badly right now. And, from what I hear, it may take a few years to recover. Enough of the sad stuff!!! Even though we are saving money or do not have as much money to spend, we should still try to grow some plants, fruits and/or veggies. Growing them can help save money and you know what chemicals you are (or you are NOT) using on them.

In celebration on Earth Day how about trying a BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) sandwich? A typical BLT is lettuce, tomato, and bacon placed between two slices of bread. Try out this recipe for a BLT by Whole Foods Market, but if you grow your own lettuce and or tomatoes opt for those instead:

So, I am going to do a few posts on things you can make yourself and save few bucks. This one is on facials. Even though you may not have as much money as you did before or you are trying to save some money we still must treat ourselves. So, I give myself a facial here and there. I aim for at least once a week (child and chores permitting ). And, make sure your face is clean and without make-up before you apply one. I usually give my face a quick wash before I apply it. I do 3 really basic facials: an Exfoliator, a Honey Mask, and an Avocado Mask.

Sugar Exfoliator:

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

It makes a nice paste when you mix them together. Then you apply to the face and neck. It gives a nice deep scrub. After I exfoliate I rinse it off. If my skin is not too dry at the time, I sometimes use a little face wash to wash off the excess olive oil. It is very moisturizing. I like doing this exfoliator in the shower.

With the holidays coming up candles are always such a wonderful thing to have placed around the house or to even be given as a gift.

Hello everyone! If all of you haven’t already noticed we now have a poll for Green Living On a Budget. We want to hear from all of you about what needs to be changed and or added to Green Living On a Budget, so please vote whenever you get a chance.

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Does anyone have any problems with an aggressive dog or other pet? I have a small dog, and he can be quite aggressive when he gets in the mood to do so. Fortunately, I did come across a product that may or may not help…

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Even though some people are choosing to travel green that doesn’t mean that they should give up on travel insurance. Travel insurance is especially important when you travel outside of the country. It helps to get you out of a travel bind, so to speak, when you couldn’t do so otherwise. While most people do not buy travel insurance due to believing that they do not need it they can often find out after the fact that they really did in the first place. What makes travel insurance so great is the fact that it will cover you should an accident happen, small or large, and also if you choose to go home early or decide to cancel a trip altogether. If you are interested in learning of a good place to look for traveler’s insurance then please continue reading.

It’s incredible how much of our waste goes straight to landfill, taking hundreds of years to break down. Using just a few simple ideas, you can save money and massively reduce the amount of waste you send to landfill.

Are you a parent who is either eco-friendly or trying to learn more about the environment while at the same time want to teach your kids about the importance of protecting the environment? You might be interested in a book written by Jacquie Wines and Sarah Horne then…