Go green to save green

Does going green mean this to you? 

Solar hot water heating. $
     A hybrid or even all electric car. $$
           Solar panels $$$


Going green doesn't have to mean spending a fortune.  Like with any major lifestyle change, you can take baby steps to lead a more green lifestyle.  This brief article can help you with beginning to brainstorm about ways you can reduce your consumption and thus spend less moolah.  And saving the environment is kinda cool, too.

Here are some of the things I do to help conserve and keep more money in my savings account.

1. We set the heat to 60 in the winter.  To stay warm and cozy, we wear layers in the house and use a small space heater in the room we are hanging out in.  Luckily, Texas winters aren't too cold.
2. Consolidate errands into one trip.  We live out in the country and this one really makes a difference for us.
3. Our garden has worked out really well for us.  Some nights, half of our dinner comes from our home-grown veggies- rewarding, organic, and delicious. 
4. Laundry and dishes are only done with full loads.

Remember- baby steps are the way to go so that you don't become overwhelmed.