Comments on: Using Economic Offsetting to Afford Green Products http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/ Earth Friendly, Budget Friendly Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:23:53 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Betsy http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/comment-page-1/#comment-709 Betsy Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:42:17 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=419#comment-709 I love this idea! After reading Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food, I am going to try to get my produce exclusively from a CSA (share of local farm crop). I also want to switch to range-fed eggs, but they are almost twice as much as the organic eggs I buy now (which are not so cheap either). And some day I'd like to buy only organic chicken and range-fed beef. But it's all so expensive. But I have a goal to grow my own garden (when I live somewhere where I can), and right now I'm going to start grinding my own wheat to make my own bread and I want to make my own beans too (instead of canned). I hope to eventually cut out almost all processed food from our family diet. I spend a lot at the grocery store, but we also almost never eat out. So I feel like maybe we spend about the same on food as other American families. Maybe a bit more. Food and health are priorities, so I try to skimp in other areas. Walking instead of driving, showering and laundering less often, etc. I'm going to try cloth diapers now too (even though my baby is already one), and that should save some dough in the long run too. I also recently decided to go through my personal products b/c of ingredient concerns and found that I could really do without almost all of them. I love it when eco-friendly also is cheaper and simpler! I love this idea! After reading Omnivore’s Dilemma and In Defense of Food, I am going to try to get my produce exclusively from a CSA (share of local farm crop). I also want to switch to range-fed eggs, but they are almost twice as much as the organic eggs I buy now (which are not so cheap either). And some day I’d like to buy only organic chicken and range-fed beef. But it’s all so expensive. But I have a goal to grow my own garden (when I live somewhere where I can), and right now I’m going to start grinding my own wheat to make my own bread and I want to make my own beans too (instead of canned). I hope to eventually cut out almost all processed food from our family diet. I spend a lot at the grocery store, but we also almost never eat out. So I feel like maybe we spend about the same on food as other American families. Maybe a bit more.

Food and health are priorities, so I try to skimp in other areas. Walking instead of driving, showering and laundering less often, etc. I’m going to try cloth diapers now too (even though my baby is already one), and that should save some dough in the long run too. I also recently decided to go through my personal products b/c of ingredient concerns and found that I could really do without almost all of them. I love it when eco-friendly also is cheaper and simpler!

]]> By: Angela V-C http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/comment-page-1/#comment-695 Angela V-C Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:38:51 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=419#comment-695 Our contribution this week is a simple one: the library! It's full of free books and everything there is recycled: http://carfreewithkids.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-love-library.html Our contribution this week is a simple one: the library! It’s full of free books and everything there is recycled: http://carfreewithkids.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-love-library.html

]]> By: Cathy http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/comment-page-1/#comment-694 Cathy Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:21:24 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=419#comment-694 Consigning your uneeded baby clothes, toys and equipment through JBF Sales is a great way to make a little money to spend on more expensive eco-friendly purchases. http://theclothesline-cathy.blogspot.com/ Consigning your uneeded baby clothes, toys and equipment through JBF Sales is a great way to make a little money to spend on more expensive eco-friendly purchases.

http://theclothesline-cathy.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Heidi Ahrens http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/comment-page-1/#comment-693 Heidi Ahrens Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:25:45 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=419#comment-693 Thank you for those tips. http://www.outdoorbaby.net We really don't have much money so it is great to find new ways to continue spending green the green way. Visit my website and go under the camping section. There is a great tip on how to convert a adult sleeping bag into a child sized one. This way you don't buy another product and re-used a bag that had a broken zipper or lost it's loft. Heidi Thank you for those tips.

http://www.outdoorbaby.net

We really don’t have much money so it is great to find new ways to continue spending green the green way.

Visit my website and go under the camping section. There is a great tip on how to convert a adult sleeping bag into a child sized one. This way you don’t buy another product and re-used a bag that had a broken zipper or lost it’s loft.

Heidi

]]> By: Ana http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/comment-page-1/#comment-691 Ana Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:30:58 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=419#comment-691 Our thrifty green tip is to use cheapo washcloths for cleaning rags. They last forever. We bought our first set five years ago and are still using them for just about everything. Saves a ton of money on paper towels, that's for sure. Here's the link: http://sunriseonthewater.blogspot.com/2008/08/joining-thrifty-green-thursday-at-green.html Our thrifty green tip is to use cheapo washcloths for cleaning rags. They last forever. We bought our first set five years ago and are still using them for just about everything. Saves a ton of money on paper towels, that’s for sure. Here’s the link:

http://sunriseonthewater.blogspot.com/2008/08/joining-thrifty-green-thursday-at-green.html

]]> By: Kellie http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/comment-page-1/#comment-687 Kellie Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:14:57 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=419#comment-687 Being thrifty and green no longer means living with the same old look and same old decorations day in and day out. Get inspiration for a Thrifty Green Room Makeover here: http://kelliebrown.blogspot.com/2008/08/design-on-dime-bathroom-edition.html Being thrifty and green no longer means living with the same old look and same old decorations day in and day out. Get inspiration for a Thrifty Green Room Makeover here: http://kelliebrown.blogspot.com/2008/08/design-on-dime-bathroom-edition.html

]]> By: Frugal Babe http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/comment-page-1/#comment-686 Frugal Babe Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:02:23 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=419#comment-686 I've been shifting towards eco-friendly cleaning and hygiene products for a long time now. I've found that they're cheaper, work just as well, and I actually need very little - as opposed to the piles of products I used to have under my sinks and in my cabinets. I just hope Costco doesn't stop carrying huge jugs of vinegar and bags of baking soda! Next up... I'm going to try using baking soda in the dishwasher instead of commercial soap. http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/12/moving-on-and-letting-go/ I’ve been shifting towards eco-friendly cleaning and hygiene products for a long time now. I’ve found that they’re cheaper, work just as well, and I actually need very little – as opposed to the piles of products I used to have under my sinks and in my cabinets. I just hope Costco doesn’t stop carrying huge jugs of vinegar and bags of baking soda! Next up… I’m going to try using baking soda in the dishwasher instead of commercial soap.

http://frugalbabe.com/2008/08/12/moving-on-and-letting-go/

]]> By: condo blues http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/comment-page-1/#comment-684 condo blues Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:07:57 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=419#comment-684 This year, I'm trying to reduce my home's electric and natural gas consumption by 20% and to it in a green and thrifty way. Here's an update on my projects and progress for the first 6 months of the year. http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/2008/08/twenty-percent-home-energy-reduction.html This year, I’m trying to reduce my home’s electric and natural gas consumption by 20% and to it in a green and thrifty way. Here’s an update on my projects and progress for the first 6 months of the year. http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/2008/08/twenty-percent-home-energy-reduction.html

]]> By: Rita http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/comment-page-1/#comment-683 Rita Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:49:36 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=419#comment-683 I have a tip on how to keep your pet's teeth healthy naturally and economically. http://following31.blogspot.com/2008/08/doggy-kitty-breath.html I have a tip on how to keep your pet’s teeth healthy naturally and economically. http://following31.blogspot.com/2008/08/doggy-kitty-breath.html

]]> By: joy http://greenbabyguide.com/2008/08/13/thrifty-green-thursday-economic-offsetting/comment-page-1/#comment-682 joy Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:48:24 +0000 http://greenbabyguide.com/?p=419#comment-682 Thanks everyone for the wonderful tips so far. Don't forget to check out one another's blogs and post comments. I'm now geared up to check out my local coop, head out for a trail run, and go on a craigslist shopping spree! Thanks everyone for the wonderful tips so far. Don’t forget to check out one another’s blogs and post comments. I’m now geared up to check out my local coop, head out for a trail run, and go on a craigslist shopping spree!

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