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How to Go Natural Without Blowing Your Budget
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How to Go Natural Without Blowing Your Budget

Green & natural home, Green living, Living Green, Living Green

How to Go Natural Without Blowing Your Budget

By deborah|2015-05-05T19:02:09-04:00May 5th, 2015|Categories: Green & natural home, Green living, Living Green, Living Green|Tags: budgeting, DIY natural care products, frugal, Natural living, saving money|

Shopping for organic products may appear to cost more, but there are savings to be had if you make a shopping plan and stick with it. Make a list. Creating and then sticking to a shopping list is a smart way to save. Of course, creating and then sticking to a shopping list is [...]

Why Less is More: Adopting a More Frugal And Appreciative Approach to Gift Giving
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Why Less is More: Adopting a More Frugal And Appreciative Approach to Gift Giving

Christmas, Community, Culture, Family, Green living, Living Green, Product Reviews

Why Less is More: Adopting a More Frugal And Appreciative Approach to Gift Giving

By deborah|2013-12-16T14:29:20-05:00December 16th, 2013|Categories: Christmas, Community, Culture, Family, Green living, Living Green, Product Reviews|Tags: appreciation, Christmas, environmental impact, frugal, gift giving, gratitude, green living, holidays, relationships, simplicity, thankfulness, values|

As I struggle to juggle all of the challenges and stress associated with holiday shopping, gift-giving and the demands of the season, a few thoughts weigh heavily on my mind. We live in a consumer-driven economy and society, and it is hard to internalize this concept. At every turn we are bombarded with billboards, television ads, and [...]