Have you heard about a recycling program that pays you to recycle?
In many communities garbage companies now participate in Recyclebank.com
Your recycling is tracked and you earn points to recycle. These points can be obtained through surveys also.
The points can be redeemed for gift cards to various participating merchants.
I have contacted my garbage company about this great program but they don't participate and it doesn't sound like they plan to anytime soon. In fact, I reviewed my recent garbage bill and they are now charging me to recycle! A great way for those of us that are frugal to recycle for the environment now and for future generations. I am a diligent recycler and only hope my garbage company will soon participate in this program. Check it out to see if your city is participating and start earning points!
Friday, March 25, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Gardening
With the price of gas rising more every couple of days the price of groceries is also skyrocketing!
Since most of the produce etc. is trucked in this time of the year, the high price of gas to transport the food is causing the prices to rise.
From late Spring to mid Fall I love going to the Farmer's markets locally.Fresh vegetables very reasonably priced. Sometimes if you go close to the end of the evening some of the vendors are willing to haggle some on the prices vs. bringing it all back home. I am fortunate to have a sister who is a master gardener and each Spring as a labor of love she puts a vegetable garden in for me. Some years have yielded a better harvest than others but this is such a great way to save money and have fresh vegetables! If you have the space in your yard, you will be surprised at how much money you can save for the small investment of the seeds!
If you live in an apartment or don't have a large enough yard, consider container gardening.You can start seeds inside during the Winter months.
Most communities now have community gardens where you can rent a plot of land for a certain amount and put a garden in. Check it out and see if your community has a community garden.
Until next time.
L.
Since most of the produce etc. is trucked in this time of the year, the high price of gas to transport the food is causing the prices to rise.
From late Spring to mid Fall I love going to the Farmer's markets locally.Fresh vegetables very reasonably priced. Sometimes if you go close to the end of the evening some of the vendors are willing to haggle some on the prices vs. bringing it all back home. I am fortunate to have a sister who is a master gardener and each Spring as a labor of love she puts a vegetable garden in for me. Some years have yielded a better harvest than others but this is such a great way to save money and have fresh vegetables! If you have the space in your yard, you will be surprised at how much money you can save for the small investment of the seeds!
If you live in an apartment or don't have a large enough yard, consider container gardening.You can start seeds inside during the Winter months.
Most communities now have community gardens where you can rent a plot of land for a certain amount and put a garden in. Check it out and see if your community has a community garden.
Until next time.
L.
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