I don't get too excited about Earth Day anymore. That's mainly because developing countries pollute so much and we have so little influence on that. Perhaps it's helpful to look back at progress made in the US since the first Earth Day.What color are your paper napkins, toilet paper, and tissues? White? That's not always been the case. Believe … [Read more...]
Creepy or Elegant? Halloween Decor to Grow
Can you think of ways to use orange flowers that look like this at Halloween? I think they are kind of elegant and also a little creepy with the veining. Perfect for Halloween!This one is set over a battery operated votive light. You could set one at each person's place at the table. How about a black tablecloths and a few spider webs draped … [Read more...]
Easy Paper Flower Tutorial
Happy Spring! Here's a quick way to get some Spring color in your house. Draw a spiral and cut along the line. Then starting with the outer part of the spiral start rolling the paper fairly tightly until you get to the end. You might want to use a glue stick in some places along the way. The flowers will be large or smaller depending on how … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Plant Prairie Sunflowers, Easiest Flowers Ever!
Prairie Sunflowers have to be the best deal in plants. Why? You don't have to have any gardening experience. Really! You don't have to have good soil. You don't have to water them. They are extremely cheap to grow. Extreme heat and drought? No problem. They have a secret power to make anything else you grow produce more! … [Read more...]
What Does Sustainability Mean in Personal Finance?
We usually hear the term "sustainability" used in connection with environmental issues. But it is increasingly used as a term in personal finance, and it's an important idea to consider. Basically, it's about how your financial decisions are working for you long term.Can you sustain your current spending and saving patterns and still reach your … [Read more...]
Frugal Inflation Ideas . . . "Just In Case"
What would you do if you knew that hyper-inflation would be upon us by this summer? Stop and think about it a bit. Would you buy some basics now? Would you sharpen your skills at finding discounts? What if gas went to $8.00 a gallon by this summer? How would that affect you? Would you buy a super efficient car? Would you sell your second … [Read more...]
Gardening Brings Peace on Earth Good Will Toward Men
A town in England has found the secret to peace and goodwill toward men, women, children and even teenagers. All they did was start a town-wide program of vegetable gardens. All sorts of vegetables, herbs, and fruit were planted all over town in pockets of unused public spaces. Anyone and everyone was allowed to harvest the produce and use it for … [Read more...]