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Cynthia Put a cork in it: Recycle your wine corks for crafts, cash and more!

Do you drink wine? Ever wonder if you could recycle rather than throw away these little wine stoppers? You can!

Cork is an environmentally sound natural resource. Taking the bark from the cork trees does not kill the tree and in Portugal (where over 50% of cork oak trees are), the cork oak tree is proh… Continue

Added by Cynthia on September 14, 2009 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Cynthia Back-to-School, Green Style

Save money and go easy on the planet, too, with these back to school tips: * Reuse! You may not have to buy everything new. Check to make sure there isn’t a set of markers hiding around the house, or a pair of gym shoes that still fit and were barely used. If you do have to buy new, look for reusable products, like sturdy lunchboxes and heavy duty notebooks. You can also try looking in a local used bookstore for textbooks. * Avoid Toxins Art supplies should be labeled "Certified No… Continue

Added by Cynthia on August 7, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Sylvia Frugal Spring Cleaning

While the weather continues to bring April Showers in my neck of the woods, I'm trying to get in some spring cleaning. The cost of paper towels and various cleaning products can really start to add up so I've been trying to use frugal cleaning alternatives as much as possible. Homemade non-toxic cleaners made with regular household ingredients are also better for the environment than harsh chemicals used in cleaners. It's nice to know that in this case going green is saving me some green! Here a… Continue

Added by Sylvia on April 27, 2009 at 4:38pm — No Comments

Sylvia Go Green with Your Family

Earth Day may be over, but hopefully some eco-friendly habits such as recycling and conserving natural resources will stay with you and your family for the rest of the year. Not only will these habits help save the environment, but they will also help your family save money. Even my three year old got into the spirit of Earth Day thanks to all her favorite Nickelodeon characters such as Dora and Diego promoting green living on television and online. NickJr.com has a lot of great ideas and tips… Continue

Added by Sylvia on April 23, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Cynthia Why Reduce, Reuse and Recycle? The Pacific Garbage Patch is One Good Reason.

Here are some interesting (and sad, sorry) videos that explain what is happening to all our garbage, especially plastic, compliments of sailor Charles Moore and Good Morning America. This really affects us, not just the ocean and animals. Plastics get in our food chain and our food supply. And you've probably heard the latest research on plastics and how Bisphenol-A reveals serious health risks. Here's part 2 of the series, about coral reefs.… Continue

Added by Cynthia on April 22, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Cynthia Celebrate Earth Day with 15% off at Walgreens and a FREE Reusable Shopping Bag!

Get 15% off your purchase, or 20% off Walgreens products, PLUS a free environmentally sound shopping bag when you print this coupon and present it to the cashier at the photo or beauty counter! What a great deal! It's one day only, so hurry! Continue

Added by Cynthia on April 22, 2009 at 11:44am — No Comments

Cynthia Video Friday: Learn to Green Clean!

Save money on expensive cleaning products and avoid harmful chemicals. Learn to green clean! Here's Umbra Fisk with some alternatives to chemical-laden cleaning products. Do you make your own cleaning solutions? Tell us! Continue

Added by Cynthia on April 10, 2009 at 4:22pm — No Comments

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The Holiday season is just around the corner, and I know we're all shopping around for the best deals. Here are a couple of great Visa Holiday deals I think you can make use of. Save $25 at Sears.com with your Visa card, Save 68% on the Omaha Stea...
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I came across a great website, tgiblackfriday.com, that is updated with the latest deals and ads daily! Among others, they have the full page Black Friday ads posted for Best Buy, Target, Home Depot, Walgreens, Kohl's, Macy's and Kmart. You'll fi...
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