Get the plumbing checked in your house. The last time we had some plumbing fixed, we added a yearly service to check our whole house plumbing system. They were giving us a deal, so that is why we decided to do it. I am so glad we did. Our house ( more… )
Take care of your furniture. When I say to take care of your furniture, I do not mean to purchase all the extra coverage they offer you when you check out at the register. Most of those plans are a waste of money. Unless it is something you really plan ( more… )
Recycle or reuse newspaper. I do not know how many people still receive daily newspapers, but if you do, they can pile up quickly! I only receive the weekly grocery ads now, but I still find those on my desk periodically when I have not had time to go through ( more… )
Use dryer balls. I grew up using dryer sheets with every load of laundry. Then I moved to fabric softener. Then I moved to in-wash scent boosters. Did you know that wool dryer balls can be a substitute for all three of these? Wool dryer balls help with static cling ( more… )
Keep a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator. Have you ever gone to the sink to get a drink of water and the water is warm and takes forever to get cold? This is why I keep small pitchers of water in the fridge at all times. When I ( more… )
Pass on your magazines. If you get a magazine subscription in the mail, like I do, please think about giving it to someone else to enjoy when you are done. I know some people would say to be more eco-friendly, magazine subscriptions should be stopped in favor of online subscriptions. ( more… )
Reuse plastic deli meat containers. I do not eat meat anymore, but some of my family does, so we occasionally get these containers. I have always reused them to put leftovers in or store small items for the daycare. I love the idea pictured above, so I might just have ( more… )
I get take-out from Chipotle every week. Since I have recently become vegan, it is one of the places I can count on to find a great vegan meal. I received this video in my email today and wanted to share it with you. It just makes me love Chipotle ( more… )
Reuse plastic bags. Since there has not been a ban on plastic bags yet in Kansas City, we have accumulated quite a few. I even use reusable bags, but sometimes they get left in the car. I do try to use brown paper sacks also, but when you buy fruit, ( more… )
I just watched this video and love how Mark Rober simplified this global problem! I have had one of these Impossible Burgers™ at a restaurant, and it tasted like a real burger! I will be looking for this meat alternative in my grocery store, but as of yet, I have ( more… )