Make Going Green Your New Year’s Resolution
January 12, 2010 by The Frugal Home
Filed under Featured, Frugal Home, Frugal Living, Natural Cleaning, Save the Earth on a Budget
Have your whole family make a resolution to go greener this year. Not only can you save money in some areas but you can better your lifestyle and that of the environment with a few simple tips.
1. Eat organic food, buy from the farmer’s market, or grow your own.
Organic food can be more expensive but [...]
Natural versus Store Bought Disinfectants
November 29, 2009 by The Frugal Home
Filed under Frugal Home, Frugal Living, Natural Cleaning
Disinfecting your home is important, especially after the family has been sick or just to keep your family from getting sick. Many of the products you can purchase are not only unhealthy for your family but they are also often expensive. There are alternatives to spraying your home with chemicals.
You can purchase natural cleaning products. [...]
Greener Cleaning for the Holidays
November 25, 2009 by The Frugal Home
Filed under Frugal Home, Frugal Living, Holidays, Natural Cleaning
Part of planning for the holidays involves getting our homes into shape so that we can have guests over and put up holiday decorations. The cleaners we use are not good for us or then environment, so if you are looking to green your clean this holiday season, and save some cash, follow these tips. [...]
Eco Friendly and Frugal Air Fresheners
November 20, 2009 by The Frugal Home
Filed under Frugal Home, Frugal Living, Natural Cleaning
Your house smells. Mine does too. All houses smell of something, whether it smells like pine scented cleaner or the trash that your husband didn’t take out. Smells can affect how we feel and our comfort level in a place. Many bring out the smells when the holidays come around, smells to remind us of [...]
Use Vinegar to Clean
November 12, 2009 by The Frugal Home
Filed under Frugal Home, Frugal Living, Natural Cleaning
Many are looking for ways to get rid of all the harsh chemicals they use to clean with, as well as save some money. Because of this, many are again finding the usefulness of vinegar in cleaning. It is not just for cooking!
• Automatic Coffee Maker – Fill the coffee maker reservoir with vinegar and [...]