Articles tagged “Smart Bargains”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

10 DIY Projects for Skiing and Snowboarding By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 4 2010 There's no better way to spend a winter day than by getting outside and enjoying the slopes. Don't let the lack of ski and snowboard equipment keep you from all the winter fun. + READ MORE

Trade Beer For Lift Tickets and 10 Other Tips That Will Stretch An Eco-Skiers Budget By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 2 2010 When the snow flies, my winter loving family pleads to hit the slopes. With the rising cost of lift tickets, equipment, clothing, food, lodging and gas, the luxury sports of skiing and snow boarding need economic overhauls. + READ MORE

Think Big: Throw a Street Sale By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Jul 10 2009 Yard sales are great: You get to purge and the landfill gets a break. But could they be better? Don't get me wrong; I have fond childhood memories of digging through other people's trash to find treasures, counting out quarters, dimes and nickels for a book or toy. + READ MORE

What is the Cheapest and Greenest Way to Travel? By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 29 2009 Traveling alone, cross-country, in a car that gets twenty five miles per gallon is comparable, in terms of pollution-generation, to flying cross country. If you add a couple buddies to the mix or trade your car in for a fuel-efficient hybrid, the trip becomes significantly greener. The bus is the second greenest form of transportation, followed by the train. The plane comes in second to last right before driving alone. + READ MORE

5 Staycations You Can Take At Home By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 18 2009 A staycation is a type of a vacation. Specifically, it is one where no, or very little, actual vacating takes place. What exactly constitutes a staycation is not clearly defined. It can mean both a vacation spent relaxing at home or a vacation to nearby and local attractions. + READ MORE

Now You Can Get a Tax Credit For Your Scooter By Josh Peterson IN Tech & Transport Jun 1 2009 Last week, we discussed how the government was offering a twenty-dollar-a-month tax rebate for commuters who bike to work. It's not a lot of money, but if you are biking to work anyways, you might as well pocket the extra cash. + READ MORE

Save $36,000 with a Solar Pool Heater By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden May 27 2009 Showering in cold water may have a few hidden health benefits, but when you are swimming for leisure, I'd assume that you'd want to swim in some sort of comfort. That's why you might be on the market for a pool heater. You might feel guilty about buying a pool heater, because a pool heater uses a lot of electricity for a purely recreational activity. Well, feel guilty no longer. + READ MORE

Use Reusable Dry-Cleaning Garment Bags By Josh Peterson IN Fashion & Beauty May 4 2009 Dry-cleaning is generally a good thing. I mean, there are some environmental drawbacks to the process. But, many dry cleaners are moving towards greener processes, and they do help you extend the life of your garments. Usually, the manufacture of a new product is more environmentally costly than to repair an object even through dubious means. It would be interesting to completely solve this conundrum, but instead, I?m going to get to the point of this article. + READ MORE

Rent Solar Panels By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Mar 25 2009 Solar panels get called eco-bling because they are so expensive to purchase and to maintain. Solar panels are exciting and fun as all new, cool technologies are, but it's better to make sure that your home is insulated properly. I know. I know. Insulation is boring and you can't show it off. + READ MORE

Take Advantage of the Government's Weatherization Assistance Program By Josh Peterson IN Home & Garden Mar 18 2009 Proper weatherization can reduce your heating bills by 32%. That's over $300 dollars a year. Not bad. Of course, you may not be able to afford such niceties. The United States Government has a program that helps low-income families obtain weatherization for their homes. + READ MORE

How to Get a Deal on an Amtrak Ticket By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Feb 17 2009 If you live in those United States of America, then there is only one name when it comes to train travel. Checking the boards frequently will allow you to find deals to visit nearby relatives for cheap and with a small carbon footprint. Advertised Specials Advertised specials are also kind of a crapshoot, but you'll find... + READ MORE

Buy Stocks, Change Environmental Policy By Josh Peterson IN Work & Connect Dec 22 2008 I'm not suggesting that you buy stocks to make a lot of cash, I'm suggesting that you purchase stocks in order to make a lot of change. A person who owns shares in a company has the right to attend shareholders meetings and influence company policy. A person who wants to get a small supermarket chain to stop using plastic bags has a lot more power on the inside than they do on the outside. + READ MORE

Thrifting Is Fun and Eco-Friendly By Team Planet Green IN Fashion & Beauty Jul 3 2008 To the amateur shopper, buying clothing and other personal items is a mundane but necessary activity.It was not only a superb find, but I was also able to procure my favorite beverage holders at a good price.The added bonus is that thrifters like me are getting good cheap stuff and being environmentalists all at once. + READ MORE

With This Green, I Thee Wed By Team Planet Green IN Work & Connect Jun 10 2008 When Rachelle married Ed, she didn't know she was promising herself to not only the wedded life but also the green life. There are earth-friendly wedding dresses, organically grown flowers, recycled-paper invitations, green gift registries, and the list goes on. + READ MORE