Community Supported Agriculture allows me to buy fresh, local, organic produce on the cheap. Plus I get to play on the farm!

Starting a small garden is so easy, and having a little herb garden out back has saved us tons of money. Now, instead of buying a $3 package of fresh herbs from the grocery store when I just need a few sprigs, I can go out back and snip just what I need for free.

I am inspired today to talk about laundry. I know it’s not the most glamorous of topics, but it’s one those frequent activities where we can make small changes.

This stuff is bad, and it’s in everything. It’s in the obvious places like soda and candy, but also in bread, pizza sauce, cereal—the list goes on.

TNC has preserves all over the U.S., and many of them need volunteer help throughout the year. If you’re looking for a way to travel in the U.S. and do a little good without going broke, check out this list.

Now that you have the facts about plastics, there’s all sorts of action you can take to reduce the amount of plastic in your home. Of the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” mantra, reducing plastic is by far the most effective action. The per capita plastic consumption in North America is 223 pounds, more than any […]

Lately I have become obsessed with plastic. What number is it? Can I recycle it? Is it safe for me to put it in the microwave? And so on. Here are some things I have learned.

Problem: I need a cheap, fast breakfast that does not taste like candy. Solution: Make my own granola — it’s super cheap, pretty quick, and damned tasty.