Money Saving tips by going green.

Going green is the only motto that should be followed for a cleaner better environment. But sometimes going green could be expensive. Organic natural food are way expensive than regular varieties. Hybrid cars are extremely costly than fuel efficient cars. But the truth is going green can actually save money. Here is some ecofriendly money saving tips that can save thousands of dollars per year.

Save energy:  Use less energy.  Leave your car at least twice a week and do carpool commuting to your work place. Do fewer trips to the shopping stores and instead do more online shopping. Look for ecofriendly, recyclable items while shopping.  Save electricity by turning off lights and putting lids on pots. This way you will reduce air pollution and reduce carbon footprint. Eventually you will save a lot of money.

Cook at Home:      A typical US family spends $4000 on dining out in restaurants. Cooking at home is the best way to go green. You can be extra cautious about choosing ingredients like nutritious fruits and healthy green vegetable. Choose a whole grain menu every time you cook for your family. Try storing dry wholesome ingredients like rice, bulgur wheat; cornmeal in ecofriendly, reusable jute burlap bags instead of buying costly glass containers. Use jute burlap drawstring bags to store potatoes, garlic and onions. The sustainable burlap bags are way affordable that other store bought containers.

Create a vegetable garden: Building a vegetable garden can help you save hundreds of dollars in your grocery every year. The most lucrative crops to grow are tomatoes, zucchini, strawberries and salad greens. You can also start with some indoor salad garden by sowing seeds in a clay pot. Use jute burlap small drawstring bags to store seeds for planting.

Make your own cleaners: Avoid using the harsh, toxic chemicals and make your own cleaner by mixing half cup water, one cup vinegar and a table spoon of baking soda in a spray bottle. Spray it on your counter top, kitchen area, bathroom sinks for a germ free, stain free surface.

Make homemade beauty products: Average American women spend thousands of dollars on beauty products, like face cream, soap, lipsticks, and eyeliners. Instead of buying expensive cosmetic, try making your own ecofriendly homemade creams, scrubs shampoos by using oatmeal, eggs, baking soda, apple cider vinegar and other natural items.

By following the above simple tips, you can save thousands of dollars from your family budget and make a healthy environment in your home. Not only these tips can reduce your expense, but they can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle year around and your yearly savings can be significant.