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10 DIY Projects for Skiing and Snowboarding 5 Feb 2010 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS \| COMMENTS 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 3 Feb 2010 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS \| COMMENTS 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	{ }
Renovation Nation in Pictures: Super Insulator 7 Jan 2010 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS A look at how Renovation Nation host Steve Thomas helps two Arlington, MA families work on a large insulation and efficiency project for their duplex home. Insulating the exterior of an entire house is no small task. + READ MORE	{ }
3 Great Projects that Turn Trash into Christmas Tree Treasures 8 Dec 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS If you're looking for some ways to stretch your dollar and go green this holiday season, get started with one of these simple and cheap (or free.) upcycling projects.+ READ MORE	{ }
Orange Candles & Homemade Greeting Cards: Fall-Inspired DIY Crafts from Beekman Farm 10 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Let the colors and indoorsy-feel of fall inspire you to start some DIY crafting. Here are a few ideas to get started with, from upstate New York's Beekman Farm.+ READ MORE	{ }
5 Essential Green Living Skills Our Grandparents Knew 9 Oct 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN \| COMMENTS Our grandparent's generation didn't use the word green to describe their lifestyle, but many of the things they knew how to do are now considered to be green living skills. Using those old-time green skills can not only save you money, but can also help to preserve our planet's precious resources.+ READ MORE	{ }
5 Fall Must-Haves for the Low-Impact Life 8 Oct 2009 IN TRAVEL & OUTDOORS \| COMMENTS Everyone has a few things they never leave home without. Keys, cell phone, and wallet are on most people's lists, any many add in items like a sweater or hat depending on the season. But most people forget about the things they should carry so they can be as green as possible.+ READ MORE	{ }
Save Money on Organic Food: Join a Natural Foods Co-op 1 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS One common reason you might shy away from purchasing only organically grown food is the relatively higher price when compared to conventionally grown and sourced foods. Joining a natural foods co-op can change that, making organic foods more affordable.+ READ MORE	{ }
How to Save Money and the Planet--Spend Cash 2 Sep 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS A "cash diet" can be a great way to get your spending under control. And it will also lessen your environmental footprint. It's time to get back to cash. + READ MORE	{ }
How to Go Green: Dorm Rooms 9 Aug 2009 IN HOW TO GO GREEN: DORM ROOMS \| COMMENTS Every year, intrepid young men and women set out for college. Even more exciting than this, is that for many of them, it’s their first chance to live away from home. But, with the excitement and fun of furnishing a new dorm room comes a price. Every year, college students (and their parents)...+ READ MORE	{ }
French Pressed Coffee: A Surprisingly Green Luxury, On the Cheap 16 Jun 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH \| COMMENTS French pressed coffee may seem to be a luxury. But really it's an instant way to save money and green your daily coffee fix (especially if you choose organic coffee).+ READ MORE	{ }
Benjamin Franklin on Frugal Green Living 27 May 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT \| What a fun, insightful, series. I can't wait to see what other historical figures you... +FULL COMMENT	{ }
Theodore Roosevelt on Frugal Green Living 7 May 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS Teddy Roosevelt was trying to figure out what to do with his life."If I went into a scientific career, I must definitely abandon all thought of the enjoyment that could accompany a money-making career, and must find my pleasures elsewhere."+ READ MORE	{ }
Play Trashketball 2 Apr 2009 IN GAMES & QUIZZES \| COMMENTS Take a shot at throwing recycleable objects into the right hoop. Hone your skills and you'll be sorting in your sleep.+ READ MORE	{ }
10 Ways that Going Green Can Help You Through the Recession 11 Mar 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT \| COMMENTS Our economy is in a tight spot. The unemployment numbers are growing. Businesses are dissolving like wet paper dolls. The Dow Jones looks like an amusement park ride. These are uncertain times. Our country has ridden out worse, and I'm hopeful about the future. But until that hopeful future, we are...+ READ MORE	{ }

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