Posted June 19, 2009 - 22:12 by Paul Michael
It's never pleasant to think about death and funerals, but if there is one certainty in life, it's that we're all going to bite the dust at some point. And just like most things in life, death is an expensive business. But did you know that there are options to the usual funeral...you really can Do It Yourself, if you have the stomach for it.
Posted June 15, 2009 - 09:24 by Linsey Knerl
Energy increases are common this time of year, and with many families already struggling to pay the utility bills, it can seem more burdensome than ever. There’s no one-size-fits-all method to kicking your increase to the curb, but these four tips are sure to put a sizeable dent in next month’s “total amount due.”
Posted June 10, 2009 - 10:46 by Myscha Theriault
Always in search of natural pet products and toys here at spoiled Labrador world headquarters, I was especially interested to test drive some of the products from this site when I met up with the owner, Pam Wheelock. Three specific toy samples made their way to my door. All were of high quality. Some were pricey. Others were an even bigger bargain than I expected. Read on to find out how these natural pet products made out at our house, enter to win a prize give away and even get a chance to review a not yet released toy on your own blog. (CONTEST CLOSED - THANKS!)
Posted June 6, 2009 - 12:23 by Jeff Yeager
Ignore the new "eco-apparel" hype. The most eco-friendly thing you can do when it comes to your clothes closet is to be a cheapskate and simply consume less
Posted June 5, 2009 - 07:06 by Jeff Yeager
More than half a BILLION phone books are printed and distributed every year in the U.S., which is nearly two books for every American. That consumes about 19 million trees. Here's how to help curb this waste of paper and make the best use of outdated phone books you have on hand.
Posted May 26, 2009 - 11:31 by Paul Michael
It sounds like something out a movie, but it’s actually right out of Denver, my home city. And this wonderful idea is not only incredibly innovative and generous, it’s also working well and making thousands of needy people happy in the process.
Posted May 19, 2009 - 08:28 by Paul Michael
I discovered witch hazel in college. I was not exactly the owner of the clearest skin in Britain, and dabbing a little witch hazel extract on my blemished skin stopped me enduring a mountain of abuse. But there are way more uses for this shrub than clearing up spotty skin.
Posted May 13, 2009 - 11:06 by Linsey Knerl
I’m all for living a cleaner, more sustainable lifestyle, but at what cost? If it takes an unusually large amount of money or a time commitment that I just can’t make, you can most likely count me out. These tips for going green from the Lazy Environmentalist, Josh Dorfman, however, are truly effortless. See what he has to say in his new book and hear him in our newest Blog Talk Radio interview!
Posted May 10, 2009 - 19:19 by Nora Dunn
Long before overflowing landfills were an issue, our forefathers were masters at the age-old art of reusing. Ingenious and creative, their ways of putting old things to new uses were practical and well and truly frugal. We could all stand to learn some lessons from them and rekindle the art of reusing by breathing new life into old stuff.
Posted May 10, 2009 - 11:15 by Myscha Theriault
You know that final hurdle in plastic bag transition I've been trying to jump? The one I was going to initiate with leftover bread bags? Well, I was able to make the full leap to fabric this weekend with over a fifty percent savings. Turns out the answer was in the children's aisle at Jo Ann Fabrics. Wanna know how I finally got my bulk bin groove on? Keep reading.
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