Posts Tagged ‘frugal’

Price vs principles – 6 tips for eating organic on a budget

Despite a recession, it seems organic shoppers are committed and loyal. Organic sales increased by 1.7% during 2008 while overall retail sales dropped by 1.8% Unfortunately, the truth is, most organic food is more expensive than conventional food. A question I always ask here at Chez Green is ‘Don’t ask why organic food is so…

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Renewable energy costs

According to the Energy Saving Trust, one third of people would pay more for a home that had been fitted with a renewable energy source such as wind, solar or hydropower. Half also want to know if their home is suitable for renewable energy, so the interest in sustainable forms of energy is definitely increasing.…

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Eco friendly cooking – 5 tips

Little Miss green asked me which was the most important thing we had in the house that used electricity. I felt it would be the cooker. The ability to cook food provides us with daily food as well as a lot of enjoyment. Many of us are looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint,…

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Buy nothing new challenge

A while ago I thought I’d try a buy nothing challenge. To be honest I can’t remember how I got on, which probably means, not very well. Now Melissa over on the fabulous Green parent blog has reminded me that Buy Nothing Day is at the end of the this month and many people join…

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How to preserve apples

The lovely Abi, over on Hippy Shopper reminded us all today that our apple season has begun! I’ve been enjoying discovery apples (or pink apples, as Little Miss Green calls them) for the past two weeks and they are a real taste sensation; a bit sweet, but with a lovely juicy texture. Discovery have to…

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How to get an allotment with national allotments week

If you haven’t got a garden and fancy a bit of the self sufficient Good Life on our green and pleasant land, then this is your week to get started. It’s National Allotments Week! National allotments week is all about promoting the awareness and availability of allotments. It is also to protect our local allotments.

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Shopping neutral means going green!

According to eBay, Brits are among the savviest shoppers in Europe, second only to Germany. We’ve earned ourselves the title of those who ‘shop neutral’. To ‘shop neutral’ means that we offset our spending by reselling goods online.  In particular, it refers to people who bought and sold on the site within a 10% margin…

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It’s Joy’s and Rebecca’s Thrifty Green Thursday day!

I’m really honoured to be taking part in Joy and Rebecca’s Thrifty Green Thursday this week and supporting their venture to combine ethical, green living with frugality. They are asking for simple ways in which families can save money while going green. With expensive hybrid cars and solar panels, it’s great to focus on ways…

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