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Four Budget-Friendly GreenLiving Ideas

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Live Green With Less Financial Worry Want to live a green life but are concerned about the financial impact?  This is a common concern, especially around the holidays!  However, there are plenty of ways to live a green lifestyle and stay on a budget.  Several ideas include: 1)  Clean green:  Many people don't realize that their home can look immaculately clean by using natural products that already sit in a pantry shelf rather than buying cleaners in a store.  Not only are cleaners expensive, but they often are damaging to the air and water.  Here are some great natural products: White Wine Vinegar: vinegar is excellent for cleaning stains, especially on fabrics! Baking soda: baking soda is great at removing dirt and stains.  Did you know it is also good to mix baking soda with toothpaste to get a sparkling, white smile? Lemon and orange peels: instead of throwing fruit peels away, they are excellent to scrub dirt and grime from pots and pans. Gra...