A little note before I begin, regarding Diatomaceous Earth:  Since my post a few days ago, I have been made aware that Diatomaceous Earth sold for use in swimming pool filters is not recommended for pest deterrence, as it is not guaranteed to be safe for pets and humans, and it may also be less effectivein pest treatment due to being heat-treated.  

Food-grade Diatomaceous Earth is recommended, and is available at a good price through Amazon ($23 for 10 lbs and eligible for Super-Saver Shipping if you spend $25 or more.)  

Click this link:  Diatomaceous Earth-Food Grade-10 Pounds by: Nature’s Wisdom
or find it in the Green Penny Pincher Shoppe 

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for Canadian readers: Groupon in Canada

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably at least heard of Groupon by now.  From their site:  ”Groupon features a daily deal on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in 48 countries, and soon beyond (read: Space). ”  (<< Wheee!  Let’s go!)  New to Groupon?  Please consider signing up through my referral link and help me get a little $ to keep this blog going! Thanks in advance!I’ve lost count of how many good deals I have bought (and some, sadly, passed up) on Groupon.  Haircuts, massages, gift cards, dining certificates, even travel.  In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd (this Sunday!), Groupon is currently offering some great eco-deals:

$25 for $50 Worth of Eco-Friendly Home Décor, Accessories, and Gifts at Bambeco.com 
Get Your Groupon!

Get Your Groupon!

This one is a SUPER deal:

Spend $59 on a 30-piece Simply DIY conservation kit (a $118 value).(1) wall-mountable, low-flow Spoiler 2.0 GPM white showerhead w/pause feature(1) package of Teflon tape to quickly seal pipes(1) Stop In Time shower timer requires shower singers to belt the abridged version of Bohemian Rhapsody(2) toilet tummy water savers reduce tank fill(2) packages of leak-detection dye tablets alert users to leaky toilet flappers(2) 1.0 GPM standard bathroom faucet aerators(1) hot-water gauge(1) dual-spray swivel faucet aerator(1) dish squeegee(1) multiwindow insulating kit(2) refrigerator/freezer thermometers(1) furnace filter whistle to sound an alarm when filters need changing(1) 20-pack of insulating light switch and outlet sealers(1) LED nightlight(2) packages of foam tape weather stripping(4) 13-watt LumaCoil CFL bulbs(4) 18-watt LumaCoil CFL bulbs(1) self-stick door sweep to prevent drafts and unexpected visits(1) switch-plate energy saver equipped with a color-coded thermometer encourages eco-friendly interior temperatures

Get Your Groupon!

Check out the Groupon Earth Day Deals page for more great eco-minded deals, including Hypo-Allergenic Pillows, travel to beautiful destinations, portable solar chargers,  healthy food delivered to your door, and exciting volunteer opportunities!  Get Your Groupon!

for Canadian readers: Groupon in Canada

for little to no money!

1. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. There should be a tag on the side of your driver’s side door with the correct pressure.  Be sure to check regularly, especially with changes in season/temperature.
2. Get all that junk out of your trunk!  Keep only what is necessary in your car.
3. Use your cruise control whenever possible.  (Do not use in rain or snow!)

Click here for more information on how to improve your car’s efficiency, saving you money and saving the environment at the same time.