In honor of Earth Day we're focusing on ways to go green for less in this issue. Scroll down for tips on affordable green groceries, cleaners and beauty products. Be sure to check out our Simple/Green Living forum, which is a great resource for all things good for the environment (as well as your wallet).
Green Groceries Local farmer’s markets are a great source of affordable produce. You’re supporting the local economy, plus, the environmental cost of transporting the produce long distances is eliminated. Inquire about buying blemished produce at a discount or shop at the end of the day when farmers are more motivated to move merchandise to get the best deals. When you find a bargain, stock up! Preserve their seasonal goodies by canning and freezing them for later use.
You don’t have to plow under your entire back yard to give gardening a try. Start with a few containers on your patio or some fresh herbs or garlic in your window box. You can always branch out from there – pun intended!
Green Cleaners The best way I have found to clean ring around the tub is half a lemon and baking soda. Roll the lemon on the counter and then cut it in half. Wet the tub a little and sprinkle baking soda on it and then use half of the lemon squeezing slightly to get the juice flowing. Rub it in a circular motion on the baking soda. You will be amazed at how fast this works. This also works on the kitchen counters and gets rid of the stains on them. -- Member Queenboxtop
Natural Beauty Products A great natural conditioner is diluted apple cider vinegar, which smoothes the hair cuticle. I also add essential oils of rosemary and chamomile to it to mask the vinegar smell. I mix it in a spray bottle and keep it in the shower. -- Member Loveysbydesign
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