LWD Giant Green and Frugal Living Roundup

Running our homes in a frugal and eco-friendly manner is important. We all want to get the most from our financial resources and I dare say most of us are also interested in doing our part to protect the environment. The good thing is that these two goals are not mutually exclusive. In fact, in so many instances, the “green” choice is also the frugal choice.

Here are some excellent resources for green and frugal living:

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Giant Green and Frugal Living Roundup

The obvious resource for both green and frugal information for me is my own daughter’s site:

Retro Housewife

Goes Green

As I began looking for a few of her posts to share I realized what a huge amount of content she has amassed over the years. Here are just a few:

15 Green Cleaning Hacks

How to Clean Your Mattress

Green Cleaning Essentials

Simple Toilet Bowl Cleaner

How to Have a Paper-Free Kitchen

Natural DIY Carpet Freshener

30 Frugal Green Living Tips

8 Depression Era Tips That Save Money

7 Vintage Homemaking Skills That Save You Money

7 Frugal Gardening Tips For Beginners

Real Food on a Budget: Meal Planning

Lessons From the Amish That Save You Money

10 Benefits of Line Drying

Do you want to eat a healthy, organic, grass fed diet but don’t think you can afford it? My friend, Victoria of A Modern Homestead, explains how they do it on less than $200 a month. Click here to find out how:

She has a number of other posts about frugal living, including this one in which she shares several unconventional ways to save money:

Crazy Ways to Save Money

One way to save money AND be eco-friendly is to make your own household cleaners. Bren of Bren Did has a nice collection of recipes. Here are a couple to get you started:

Fresh Lemon Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

DIY All-Natural Orange Vinegar For Cleaning