Going Green in 2009!

Have you thought about going green? Maybe a little bit? I had a hard time starting, because I felt like I was dishing out a lot of money at once, which I'm completely against. So we started small here.

When our lightbulbs would burn out, I purchased the Energy Star, energy efficient bulbs. They really do last a LOT longer.

My green bags were my next step. Most places sell them now, and most places have started giving a discount when you use a reusable bag. It doesn't have to be theirs! I found most of them give you $.05 off for each bag you fill. With my two weeks of groceries, I fill between 5-7 bags. I know, it's not much, but it's something!

Consider the green reusable bags! Maybe you could make a goal to try something green for the new year.

Mine? I'm going to try making my own cleaning products, and save money that way. Let me know if you have any cheap goals for 2009!

Getting ready for Christmas

This time of year makes it hard to be a cheapskate, because it seems to coincide with 'scrooge' for some reason. But I'm not a scrooge. Not even remotely close. I actually get in arguments with Captain Jax about when I can put up Christmas decorations. He thinks I need to wait until December, and I think as soon as Christmas music is on the radio I need to decorate.

We compromised this year, and he let me put up ONE decoration. I picked my nativity.


But that's not what this post is about. I think I just wanted to show off my nativity, because I love it!

Go check out my friend Amy's post about cheap gifts for you kids. It's worth the trip over there!