Tracking Your Green: How you CAN Afford Organic

The most common excuse for not “shopping green” is money. There’s no denying that buying organic produce and natural foods usually costs more, but I have found the key to buying what I want is simply tracking my spending. When I am mindful of saving money in one area of my budget, it frees up that extra $10-$20 to pay for quality foods. This year I’m going to stay under budget and you will too! First, you don’t know if you can afford spending a little extra if you don’t know what you spend on groceries. You laugh, but that.. Read More »

Green Resolutions You’ll Keep

2013: time to flip the calendar and vow to make changes for the better. According to U.S. government statistics, three of our top new year’s resolutions will be: get fit, eat better food, and save money. If you add in similar goals like lose weight, manage stress, take a vacation, and manage debt, you’ve got half the list right there. So rather than just talk about it, I say we find ways to actually keep these resolutions in 2013. GET FIT: The year I turned 40, I decided to set a crazy goal—complete a triathlon. I didn’t even run when.. Read More »

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