5 Ways to Save Money on Cloth Napkins
October 1, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, frugal living, kitchen, money saving idea, saving money
Recently at Keeping the Castle, I told about my decision and journey to switch to cloth napkins. The switch has gone well and the family is accepting of the napkins.
One concern that some have about switching to cloth napkins is the cost involved. Here are some ways to save.
1) Shop for used napkins. You can find napkins at thrift stores and yard sales. Many times you can find interesting fabrics and laces that you can no longer find in the stores.
2) Make your own. Use scrap fabric that you already have or make them from an old sheet.
3) Check the …read more
Back-to-school lunch gear for less
July 18, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Seasonal Savings, children's activity, food
Packing a healthy lunch in reusable lunch gear is not only a waste-free and eco-friendly way to go but it’s way cheaper. Lunch items you can refill again and again cost less than buying juice boxes, paper napkins, plastic silverware, brown bags, single servings of food, plastic baggies, foil, and so on.
Here’s everything you need for a waste-free less expensive school lunch for the entire school year…
A lunch box or bag:
ACME Bags – Recycled PET Medium Thermal “6 Pack” Lunch Bag – $9.95
L.L Bean Flip Top Lunch Bag in tons of solid colors and print – $19.95
Built Tasty Lunch Tote …read more
Does Living Green Save You Money?
March 30, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under Eco Simplicity
In a word, YES!
Not sure if you know this, but while I do write on other topics, my main interest is green living. It’s what I write about most of the time, what I think about almost all the time, and in my opinion, green living can be applied to almost anything, including finances and your budget.
Here are two green living ideas that can save you money each day:
1. Using cloth over paper whenever possible: Using cloth napkins, cloths for cleaning, and cloth handkerchiefs is a great way to save cash and the environment.
Example:
Set of basic cloth napkins …read more
