Category Archives for "Green Home"
January 22, 2009
- in Gardening by Author
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How to Plant a Kitchen Herb Garden
If you love to cook, there’s nothing more satisfying than stepping out of the kitchen and into an herb garden to pick your own fresh herbs. Essential ingredients in recipes from around the world, herbs awaken our our palates and appetites with the flavor, character and aromas they add to any dish. In addition to […]
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January 21, 2009
- in Homekeeping by Author
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Natural Cleaning Products: Should You Switch?
Are you wary of using harsh, caustic chemicals that stink up your house? They smell noxious, are bad for the environment, and could even harm your family. But what’s the alternative? Natural home cleaning products that are expensive and don’t work as well…. right? Well, hope is here. You actually have cleaning products all over […]
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January 3, 2009
- in Frugal Living by Alexis Rodrigo
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Family Budgeting Articles, Tips and Resources
Housing, groceries, clothing, fuel… how do you ensure there’s enough after these expenses for savings and long term goals? A family budget can really help. Here are some helpful articles and resources to help you get control of your family’s finances.
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January 2, 2009
- in Frugal Living by Alexis Rodrigo
Saving for College
photo credit: John Althouse Cohen Paramount in the minds of all parents who want their children to receive a college education is how to save for this eventuality. While some open CD accounts from their child’s birth, others invest in stocks or bonds; and still others haven’t even begun to figure out how to manage […]
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January 1, 2009
- in Frugal Living by Alexis Rodrigo
How to Teach Children the Value of Money
photo credit: Pingu1963 The old saying, “A penny saved is a penny earned” is a wise tenet we were taught by our parents. Today, with computers and electronics, PC games and iPods, cell phones and Blackberrys, the latest fashions and footwear, one would need to save long and hard to afford any of these things. […]
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