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One great thing about frugal living is that being frugal tends to lower your impact on the environment. In honor of Earth Day, we have collected some money saving tips and articles that are also good for the environment. Ride A Bike Get a bicycle. Goodwill stores often have nice used ones for $10 or so. Make sure it's the right size for you, it's comfortable and you know how everything on it works. Then put reflectors on it, a basket on the front and/or back, get a lightweight lock, and go for it. Optional: light, and rear-view mirror on handlebars. And please always wear bright-colored clothes when riding, or at least tie a bright scarf on the back. Thrifty, green people know how to avoid accidents. By Jantoo Cloth Bags For Groceries A few stores in my area, like Fred Meyer, have been selling sturdy reusable cloth totes to use instead of paper or plastic bags. They have nice handles, sit flat and are good for the environment. So I always remember t...

Meet my family, in our annual “Turn the Couch Around Easter Photo.” Notice that I am the only female in the picture?  Yep, I am surrounded by boys. Even my dog and cat are males. This picture is a slightly more accurate representation of what things are usually like around here 🙂 So now that you have a good picture in your mind of the daily craziness that is my house, you will understand why one of my missions is to have my house be as kid-friendly as possible. By “kid-friendly,” I don’t really mean toys everywhere and washable fabrics . . . What I’m really going for is a home where the basic functions can be worked by both adults and children. I want to teach my kids independence, and that they are capable of doing things without always asking for Mommy and Daddy’s help.  Plus, sometimes I just need a break from the craziness 🙂 The bathroom is traditionally one of the  least kid-friendly spaces in any home .  There are all sorts of gadgets in bathrooms which are hard for kids to m...

December 16 2008 Although the bathroom is typically the smallest room in the home, its planning requires some of the most attention to detail. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you make smart choices about bathroom planning , fixtures and finishes. In this article: Planning tips Bathtubs Showers Sinks Toilets Bidets Floor finishes Wall finishes Bathroom layout samples Door opening should not impede use of any fixtures All receptacles should meet local code requirements Allow for 6” between fixtures to facilitate cleaning Flooring finish should be slip-resistant Provide ambient and task lighting Allocate adequate storage space Privacy should be accommodated Proper heating and ventilation are required by natural and/or mechanical means Space Requirements Minimum clearance of 30” required in front of tub Faucets should be accessible from outside of tub There should be no more than one step to enter tub Grab bars should be installed for safety Planning Wall surround must be waterpr...