http://mommysavers.com/boards Decluttering, consuming less, environmental issues, simplifying your life en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:38:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://mommysavers.com/boards/images/mommy/misc/rss.jpg http://mommysavers.com/boards http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139534-cute-vinyl-ziploc-baggies.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:28:00 GMT Reusable Cloth Ziplocs - Progressive Pioneer]]> I found these really cute ziploc bag type baggies made out of recycled vinyl table cloths

Reusable Cloth Ziplocs - Progressive Pioneer ]]> Simple + Green Living Ellie Mae http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139534-cute-vinyl-ziploc-baggies.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139503-has-anyone-heard.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:32:57 GMT A friend of mine was telling me that she had a good idea. It was solar energy Outdoor Christmas Lights. I thought it was a good idea but didn't know if they had ever been made. does anyone know and if so have you used them??? ]]> Simple + Green Living Ellie Mae http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139503-has-anyone-heard.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139416-tips-green-christmas.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:37:04 GMT Let's make a list of things we can do to make the holidays more "green."

*reuse gift bags rather than wrapping paper
*replace burnt out lights with LEDs
*use your reusable bags for purchases
*turn off outside lights when you go to bed ]]> Simple + Green Living swishina http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139416-tips-green-christmas.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139314-plastics.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:18:16 GMT Have you started to get rid of some of your plastics for fear of BPA? If so did you do it all in one shot or over time? And did you go to glass or bamboo or a different #'d plastic?
I am going to start going through some of my tupperware and if it has the #2 that going to work on those first. But obviously I feel like I'm "wasting" by just getting rid of these. ]]> Simple + Green Living mamaof3kiddies http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139314-plastics.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139251-green-christmas-lighting.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:23:52 GMT As the holidays approach, it might be worth noting that they now sell LED Christmas lights both for inside the home and outside the home. These LED lights can save up to 80% more than traditional lighting and they also produce MUCH less heat so it cuts down on the fire risks. Anyone use these already? How do you like em? As the holidays approach, it might be worth noting that they now sell LED Christmas lights both for inside the home and outside the home. These LED lights can save up to 80% more than traditional lighting and they also produce MUCH less heat so it cuts down on the fire risks.

Anyone use these already? How do you like em? ]]> Simple + Green Living MommyBeverley http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139251-green-christmas-lighting.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139201-when-donating-used-items-clothing-remember-small-local-charties.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:04:08 GMT I always have been a person to donate whatever I don't need anymore. I usually donate to local thrift stores, two which help 7yu6 cv ]]> Simple + Green Living Ellie Mae http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139201-when-donating-used-items-clothing-remember-small-local-charties.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139137-do-you-carpool.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:44:05 GMT Do you, or your spouse, carpool or take public transit to work? If so, how much do you save? Do you, or your spouse, carpool or take public transit to work? If so, how much do you save? ]]> Simple + Green Living swishina http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139137-do-you-carpool.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139046-consumable-no-waste-gifts.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:08:38 GMT Movie, museum, play tickets Gift certificate for massage Donation to favorite charity Gift certificate for meal (coffee, tea) together What else is there that would be an experience rather than something that may end up in the landfill? Movie, museum, play tickets
Gift certificate for massage
Donation to favorite charity
Gift certificate for meal (coffee, tea) together

What else is there that would be an experience rather than something that may end up in the landfill? ]]> Simple + Green Living faerieflr http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139046-consumable-no-waste-gifts.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139031-what-do-you-do-broken-appliance-you-intend-getting-rid-off.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:00:21 GMT What do you do with a broken appliance that you intend on getting rid off? Do you have a place in your community to take these items too or do they go into the regular trash pickup? What do you do with a broken appliance that you intend on getting rid off? Do you have a place in your community to take these items too or do they go into the regular trash pickup? ]]> Simple + Green Living Ellie Mae http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/139031-what-do-you-do-broken-appliance-you-intend-getting-rid-off.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138975-donating-clothes-where-find-value-worksheet.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:12:17 GMT I have some things to donate to the Salvation Army, but where can i find an online worksheet telling me the value of those itmes so i can make up a detailed list for my taxes? Any help would be appreciated. I found one last year & thought i saved the link in my favorites, but it's not there. ]]> Simple + Green Living olimad http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138975-donating-clothes-where-find-value-worksheet.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138895-when-rains-pours.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:41:40 GMT How is that everything happens at once. We have hospital bills, vaccination bills,car payments, the holidays, car repairs. I'm overwhelmed. Our savings is dwindling. How do you handle these hard times? ]]> Simple + Green Living Jeanettek80 http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138895-when-rains-pours.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138800-cleaning-out-inbox.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:29:43 GMT I tend to ignore spammy emails I get and just delete them. If you're like me, then this is just a good reminder to open stuff you don't read and unsubscribe. I've been doing this week as things come in - stuff from recipe websites, baby and parenting newsletters, emails from onlines stores I shopped at once, etc.

And I finally made it to the cashout amount for inboxdollars, and I'm quitting that one once I get my check. That will certainly lighten up my email-clicking load! ]]> Simple + Green Living swishina http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138800-cleaning-out-inbox.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138796-america-recycles-day.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:05:19 GMT their website to see if there are any events near you.]]> is November 15th! You can go to their website to see if there are any events near you. ]]> Simple + Green Living swishina http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138796-america-recycles-day.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138641-donate-ripped-up-t-shirt-anyway.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:22:43 GMT EarthTalk: Recycling Worn Out Clothing. | The Good Human]]> Non-profits like Goodwill and the Salvation Army play a crucial role in keeping old clothes out of the waste stream. When they get donations of clothes that are too threadbare to re-sell in one of their shops, they send them to “rag sorters” that specialize in recycling pieces of fabric large and small. Says Hawley, these textile recyclers sell about half the clothing they get back overseas in developing countries, while unusable garments, especially cotton t-shirts, are turned into wiping and polishing clothes used by a variety of industries and sold to consumers. She adds that other textiles are shredded into fibers used to make new products, such as sound-deadening materials for the automotive industry, archival-quality paper, blankets and even plastic fencing.

EarthTalk: Recycling Worn Out Clothing. | The Good Human ]]> Simple + Green Living faerieflr http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138641-donate-ripped-up-t-shirt-anyway.html http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138638-environmentally-friendly-toothbrush.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:27:45 GMT Is anyone aware of one?

All the toothbrushes these days have huge plastic handles for better gripe. But how long do you use a toothbrush? Two months before it is worn out? Just think of all the plastic you're using year after year after year ... ya, these are the things I think about when I'm brushing my teeth. :Ha Ha:

So does anyone know of an environmentally friendly toothbrush? ]]> Simple + Green Living melsb http://mommysavers.com/boards/simple-green-living/138638-environmentally-friendly-toothbrush.html