There are so many ways to be green.

You can live green, craft green, grow green, shop green… I mean you can go on and on. It seems that Green is the new Black!! Everyone wants to be in on it.

I mean why wouldn’t you want to be green. Eat more organic, recycle. Basically it is really going back to the basics!!

So here are a few tips, ideas & suggestions that I have either found, tried  and /or are currently doing!!

• Think before you buy

Go online to find new or gently used secondhand products. Whether you’ve just moved or are looking to redecorate, consider a service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track down furniture, appliances, and other items cheaply or for free.

save money by being green!!

Check out garage sales, thrift stores, and consignment shops for clothing and other everyday items.

When making purchases, make sure you know what’s “Good Stuff” and what isn’t.

Watch a video about what happens when you buy things. Your purchases have a real impact, for better or worse.

• Borrow instead of buying.

This one is pretty self explanatory!! talk with your friends, family. Post something on Face Book or Twitter. Even Craigslist. Let people know that you are looking for certain items and find out if you may have some people in your life that may be willing to lend or even give you an unused items.

• Make your own cleaning Supplies

The big secret: you can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning products whenever you need them. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap.

Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging-not to mention your indoor air quality.

Happy Greening!!