Entries tagged Tips

  1. Five easy ways to save some green this holiday season

    By Jeff Yeager Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:34am PST for daily_green_cheapskate 0 Comments

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    Don't worry, you don't have to be a Scrooge! Read full post »

  2. Is there BPA in your canned food?

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:22pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

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    Consumers Union tested 19 canned foods like Campbell's and Del Monte. Almost all contained the questionable chemical BPA. What can you do to protect your family? Read full post »

  3. Insulation: Save money and gain heat

    By Loretta White Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 7:25am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    Considering a third of a home’s annual costs are spent on heating, it’s worth spending a little on insulation to keep that heat inside. Read full post »

  4. How to save money by slowing down

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 12:58pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 12 Comments

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    Slowing down may be counterintuitive, but it's good for your sanity, your wallet, and the planet. Read full post »

  5. 10 tasty flu-fighting foods

    By Julie Knapp, Mother Nature Network Posted Mon Nov 2, 2009 8:58am PST for guest_bloggers 2 Comments

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    Stay healthy by eating luxurious treats like chocolate, strawberries, oysters, and wild salmon. Read full post »

  6. Save money and the planet

    By Marie Oser Posted Mon Nov 2, 2009 7:21am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

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    Five actions you can take that will help to preserve and protect the planet and your budget. Read full post »

  7. Ask Umbra on her hotness, corporate gift baskets, and more

    By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun Nov 1, 2009 8:15pm PST for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

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    Q. Dear Umbra, I am worried that your hotness may be contributing to global warming. I’m not sure what can be done to fix this. O Zone  A. Dearest O, You are making me blush. ... Read full post »

  8. 20 money-saving ways to reuse old pantyhose

    By Jeff Yeager Posted Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:30pm PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 1 Comments

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    Don't throw away those torn nylons! Read full post »

  9. Ask Umbra on Halloween treats and costumes

    By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:28pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

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    Some humorous ideas for eco-themed costumes. Read full post »

  10. Sleep better in your own bed

    By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:37pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 31 Comments

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    Plump those old pillows and revive your bedroom for a truly restful night’s slumber. Read full post »