Entries tagged Tips

Five more ways to keep the heat in this winter

By Loretta White Posted Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:01pm PST for ecomii_healthy_living 1 Comments

Want to save money on heating this winter? Here are five steps you can take to keep the heat in. The previous post in the Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Heating-Cooling, House, Saving energy at home
Five simple steps to save

By Marie Oser Posted Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:51am PST for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments

Saving energy saves money. And with Americans using a million dollars worth of energy every minute of every day of the year,¹ there are a lot ways to save money through simple, smart and more efficient choices. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Electricity, Lights, Heating-Cooling, House
Tips for stress-free holiday travel

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:11pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Going over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house this winter? Pack light and carry your own water bottle. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Food and Drink, Holidays, Tips, Cars, Flying
Set a fancy table for free

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:29pm PST for greenpicks 0 Comments

Dine on crystal and silver for the holidays without breaking the bank. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Holidays, Tips, Saving Money, Reusing stuff
The best holiday shipping deals

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:53am PST for the_conscious_consumer 1 Comments

Shopping online saves time and stress, plus it's better for the environment. And this year, you can save money on shipping too. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, Gifts, Tips
Four incredibly easy, slow-cooker side dishes for Thanksgiving

By Gloria Dawson Posted Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:34am PST for daily_green_news 2 Comments

These recipes will delight guests -- and leave the cook with plenty of time to mingle. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Holidays, Tips, Veggies
10 ways to catch germs over the holidays

By Meredith Darlington, Mother Nature Network Posted Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:41am PST for guest_bloggers 0 Comments

Parties and family gatherings mean more opportunities to catch up -- and catch a cold. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Holidays, Events, Tips
The easiest way to save 10% on energy bills

By Dan Shapley Posted Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:26pm PST for daily_green_news 1 Comments

See how surprisingly lucrative it is to weatherize your home by simply stopping drafts. Read full post »
Related topics: Tips, Heating-Cooling, House
Too much of a good thing can be bad

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:06pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Aren't there some things that you just can't have too much of? Not really. Even things that are good for you can be damaging if you consume too much. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Tips
Seven things you should repair instead of replace

By Brian Clark Howard Posted Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:13am PST for daily_green_news 14 Comments

These days, many of us don't try even the easiest small repairs because it seems faster or more cost-effective to buy new stuff. But fixing some items can be surprisingly simple and cheap. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Tips, Saving Money, Reusing stuff