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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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Use reusable grocery bags, rather than the plastic bags to cart your groceries home from the store. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden. Use water collected from dehumidifier to water your garden and flower pots. Choose drought tolerant plants for your landscape. Conserve water.

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Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy

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You can make them a weekly institution at your home. You can even make a game of it with your kids and challenge them to identify certain trees and plants, just watch out for poison ivy! Try buying second hand books or looking for inexpensive e-books to save money.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

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Recycle – Of course you probably already know about this tip, and may have a recycling bin in your home. Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet? 4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.