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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the most overlooked ways to go green is to just start by consuming less. Consuming less means less manufacturing, production, and creation of environmentally unfriendly items. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Borrow items. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist.

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Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012: Gifts for Adults

Nicoles Nickels

Equipped with an energy savings thermostat that gives you just the right amount of heat by regulating the wattage consumption based on your desired temperature, the EnergySmart® 360 Surround can save consumers money without sacrificing comfort. . Our Laundry Caddy is a compact 3 shelf unit that nestles nicely between the washer/dryer.

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Should You Line Dry Your Clothes?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Clothes dryers were around, but expensive. Line drying clothing saves dryer cycles. Some sources such as Laundry List.org claim that you can save $25 on your monthly electric bill (assuming you have an electric clothes dryer now) if you line dry your clothing. How to mitigate: Work to get the laws and regulations changed.

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