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Friday

Gaiam.com Green and Healthy Discounts and Price Drops

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Gaiam has been lowering their prices on top selling products for the summer. Check out these savings today!

Price Buster of the Week
The Weighted Vest Valerie Bertinelli Works out In!
20% off WalkVest Kit. Increase the effectiveness of your walking workouts and walk your way to weight loss! Sale: $39.98, Was: $50

- $10 Off Recycled Plastic Rugs. Make any indoor or outdoor livings space more inviting. Hurry and save now, offer ends 7.31.09As low as: $29http

- 20% Off plus Free Shipping on Aluminum Water Bottles. Check out our new, fresh colors and patterns and reuse anywhere on the go. As low as: $10.38

- 20% Off the Total Body BalanceBall Kit. A resistance training workout including a BalanceBall, 60-minute workout DVD, and fitness ball air pump!Sale: $19.98, Was: $24.98

Save 60% off Organic Cotton Tao Pants with Calligraphy and achieve a chi state of mind.Sale: $19, Was: $48

Save 40% off Kickbox Yoga Fusion DVD, an empowering and energizing workout.Sale: $8.99, Was: $14.98

63% Off Organic Cotton Sateen Fitted Sheet. Liven up your bedroom with bright, eco friendly 100% organic cotton bedding.Sale: $21.99, Was: $60

80% Off the Raja Bhujangasana Sculpture. Accent any living space with this graceful and striking sandstone décor.Sale: $5.99, Was: $30

11% off Dryer Balls (3 sets of 2). Eco-friendly alternative to dryer sheets and fabric softener.Sale: $48, Was: $54

20% off the Taupe Thick and Thirsty Organic Cotton Towel Set. Enjoy comfortable, organic cotton towels that get softer with every wash.As low as: $7.99

28% Off the Organic Crossover Bra. Pullover-style that offers great support without an underwire. Sale: $13, Was: $18

Sunday

Tips for Living More Frugal in a Down Economy

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With all the talk about a recession, I feel it is important to consider ways to save money. Over the last few weeks companies like Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and Citibank have announced layoffs. Even if you feel your company is doing well, these are uncertain times.

So it might be time to restrict your spending and do more with less. I am member of a board on About.com and one of the other members named UCONN started a post offering hundreds of ways to save during a recession. Here are some of the tips that I think we can follow:

1) Buy Loss Leaders and Stock up!

2) Use every bit of toothpaste, dish soap, etc, to stretch it, just use half and when the tub is empty, make sure to rinse w/water and use the last bit.

3) Put up a clothesline inside and outside if permitted.

4) Don't buy unless you use it and need it.

5) It's okay to say NO, don't get into other people's financial messes!

6) Stay healthy, mentally and physically, try to maintain a healthy weight, eat more veggies, fruits, whole grains, get enough sleep, etc!

7) Don't buy any make up, use up what you have.

8) Try not to eat out and try new creative dishes at home. Pick up some new cookbooks to keep your cooking interesting. Remember to eat your leftovers.

9) Try more economical meals such as beans, rice, lentils, less meat which is more expensive!

10) Cook from scratch, try to make our own, healthy bread, etc.

11) Cut down on sweets, I really need to work on this one as I bake when I get a craving.

12) Try to mend things and not throw out.

13) Try to be more green and recycle, good for our earth, reuse what you can. Use rechargeable batteries for digital cameras and buy a Small Rechargeable Battery Kit.

14) Try to set up a little garden. Start with an indoor garden like an AeroGarden.

15) If you have a baby, breastfeed and use cloth diapers (at least when you are home like the
Gerber Childrenswear Birdseye Flatfold Diapers (12-Pack).

16) Wash all of your clothing in cold water to save on your hot water bill. Buy cold water detergent. Instead of dryer sheets try eco-friendly reusable Dryer Balls.

Friday

Gasoline Facts:No Idle Law Helps Air and Wallet

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It seems that some cities in the U.S. have been declared no idle zones. This means that the city has restrictions on how long a car can idle before being in violation. I just learned that I live in one of these cities (whoops its been a while too.) As I was researching the facts behind the idle zone designation I learned some really great things that can lead to saving money - mainly on gas and car maintenance.

For those of you reading over 30, remember when you were a kid and your parents would run outside about 25 minutes before it was time to go to work/school to start and "warm up" the car. Back then, cars needed to be warmed up. But I learned modern vehicles do not need to be "warmed up." I normally get out of the house in the morning with only six minutes to spare before my train arrives, so I have no time to do anything but drive to the train station. I always felt guilty about not warming up my car. Now I can run out to my car guilt-free. Here are some facts from cleanwateraction.org:

Idling for more than 10 seconds actually uses more fuel than restarting the engine.

Tests show no more than 30 seconds is needed to circulate engine oil.

The best way to warm up your vehicle is to drive it.

Idling can actually damage engines because it is operating not at peak (or high) operating temperatures. It causes incomplete combusions and more harmful pollutants to be released into the air. Fuel residues also form and contaminate engine oil and damage engine parts. In addition, water can condense in vehicle's exhaust.

Modern vehicles don't require any idling to warm them up. (Source: Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada)

Okay, so you can be GREEN and save a few bucks on gas and car repairs. There is also another way to save money on gas. Drive America
Auto Club provides emergency road assistance and bunch of other money-saving member benefits. Right now it has a special offer: Get $80 in FREE GAS - Join Drive America today! FYI- the free gas comes in form of quarterly rebates so don't forget to check out my tips for redeeming rebates.