20 Easy Ways I Help the Environment
April 24, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Frugal Living, Green Home
Although do not consider myself a tree hugger, I try to do things that help the environment. These things usually help my pocketbook, as well.
Some of the ways I try to help are:
1. I bring my own reusable bags to the grocery store. Yes, sometimes I encounter some rolled-eyes from the baggers or heavy sighs, but I like bringing in my own bags. I can’t stand all of those plastic ones filling up my house. Besides, the reusable ones hold more and don’t break.
2. I reuse the plastic bags. If I happen to forget my plastic bags or didn’t bring in enough reusable ones, …read more
Getting the Kids Involved with the Laundry
April 4, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Laundry, family
We have talked a little about developing a laundry routine and I briefly mentioned getting the kids involved. Let me say, I believe in kids being kids and enjoying their childhood, but I also believe in them helping out a bit.
Our younger children are 3 and 5, so we have asked them to do simple things such as bring all the laundry baskets to the laundry room, take the laundry baskets back to the rooms, and put away the socks that I have already folded. My daughter is 5, so she sometimes asks if she can help fold washcloths or put …read more
Free Decluttering Teleclass Tonight
March 18, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Organizing and Clutter Control
Do you struggle with the constant clutter in your house? Are you looking for strategies and tips to help you through it?
Tonight, there is a free teleclass from Messies Anonymous. You simply have to call in to take part in the class. Thrifty Mommy has more details.
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