Starting college can be a frightening time because everything is brand new. Often, college means a new location, a new experience, new faces, and more. Focusing on college leaves you little time to focus on much else. College… Read More >
7 Things You Should Borrow (Not Buy)
Americans just love to buy things. In a recent survey, six out of 10 Americans admitted that they’re ready to make purchases that they’ve put on hold during the past five years. If you’re one of these people,… Read More >
4 Chemical-Free Cleaners That Cost Less and are Better For You
Even though we are surrounded by harsh chemicals, there’s no denying that they are not good for us. You can create a safer home environment by switching over to chemical-free cleaners. Often these cleaners cost less, which makes… Read More >
5 DIY Kid’s Projects Made With Recycled Materials
Are you ready to get creative? These five D.I.Y kid’s projects involve cutting, gluing, painting — all of those fun and messy things that kids and crafty moms enjoy! These five projects are all made with recycled materials… Read More >
DIY Potted Herb Garden: Save Money On Fresh Herbs
Do you love to cook with fresh herbs, but hate how expensive they can be? You don’t have to resort to cooking with dried herbs. Make your own potted herb garden; it is easy and a fun project… Read More >
How To Build Your Own Mini Greenhouse And Extend The Growing Season
Even a beginner can take these steps and use them to create a small container that can produce plants much longer than an uncovered crop could. Starting with a mini greenhouse is a great way to learn more… Read More >
Save Money This Thanksgiving By Going Green
Going green (or green-er) this Turkey day could end up saving you some money! Being earth-friendly can seem to cost more — and sometimes it does. But going green doesn’t necessarily mean spending extra. Here are some ways… Read More >
8 Foods You Can Regrow from Kitchen Scraps
I don’t know about you, but I like knowing what is in my food–and what isn’t, namely that it has not been genetically altered or covered with chemicals between field and store before landing in my kitchen. Well,… Read More >
8 Vegetables That Are Easy to Grow
My green thumb is lacking, but growing my own garden vegetables is a low-cost way to get fresh, nutritious foods into my family’s diet. That’s why I rely on planting vegetables that are easy to grow. These veggies… Read More >
8 Frugal Reasons to Start Bike Commuting Today
Since 2000, there has been a steady rise in the number of bicycle commuters across the United States. The movement is catching on, and you may have already seen your coworkers commuting by bicycles. This may leave you… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Giving Back to Your Community
As much as I’d like to solve all of the world’s problems, my wallet allows me to do only so much. What I can do is make a difference in my immediate community. I’ve learned that there are… Read More >
10 All-Natural DIY Makeup Recipes
Like most women, I enjoy wearing makeup every now and then. What I don’t enjoy is the cost; some of the most basic cosmetics cost as much as a new outfit. Being a history buff, I knew women… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Home on a Budget
Most of the cleaning solutions we use at home are filled with harmful chemicals. It’s also not good to expose little ones to these chemicals, as most are poisonous especially when eaten or absorbed through the skin, Plus, these… Read More >
20 DIY Projects for Recycling Old Tires
Don’t throw away those old tires in your garage! Not only will you protect the environment from harmful chemicals, you will also get some pretty nifty DIY furniture and crafts. Homeandgardeningideas.com offers 20 DIY projects that lets you reuse old… Read More >
DIY Light Bulb Terrarium: An Enlightening DIY Project You Can Make in Less than 5 Minutes
This DIY Light Bulb Terrarium is an amazing combination of organic and inorganic materials. You can creatively recycle a light bulb creating a green globe of flower pots or mini terrarium. For amateur botanists, this terrarium is super… Read More >
DIY Wine Bottle Tiki Torch: Keep the Bugs Away in a Creative Way
It’s great to find a solution that’s truly creative and efficient although the resources are limited. The Wine Bottle Tiki Torch DIY idea is an inexpensive way to recycle those piles of wine bottles. Furthermore, it is an eco-friendly way… Read More >
Homemade Soap using Soda Bottle: Easy, Crafty and Unique
Another fun and crafty DIY project that you must try. DIY Soap using Soda Bottle is one-of-a-kind way to make soap which looks exactly like a soda, you won’t even see the difference. If you are excited, then let’s… Read More >
Recycle Old Newspaper into Useful Basket [DIY Project]
If you have a pile of old newspaper in you home and you don’t know what to do with them, then this tutorial will help you. With a bit of creativity and time, you can weave DIY baskets from… Read More >
22 Uses for Baking Soda
That humble yellow box of baking soda works magic on more than just chocolate chip cookies! Baking soda is an odor-neutralizer, a gentle abrasive and an amazing natural non-toxic cleanser. So…the next time you’re at the grocery, grab… Read More >
The True Cost of Bottled Water
Bottled water seems to be the American way. We go to the grocery. We buy a case of bottled water. We lug it home. We put a bottle in each child’s lunch box. We send them with a… Read More >