Baking soda can be used for more than baking or keeping your fridge smelling fresh.  Use baking soda the next time you need to remove stains from sinks, toilets or plastics like toys or outdoor furniture.  Apply a layer of baking soda and scrub with a damp sponge. 
Baking soda can also be used on [...]

In efforts to reduce the amount of chemicals used in the home, try using vinegar as an all-purpose cleaner.  It is safe to use around food and kids.  Vinegar also is good for removing stains on carpet. 
To make a bottle of your own vinegar cleaner mix 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water.  Mix it [...]

Get rid of plastic grocery bags and invest in or make reusable bags to take to the store.  This will clear up space in what ever area you were storing the bags.  You can also save money for every bag you bring to the store, Safeway does .05 cents for every reusable bag you bring.  [...]

Stop writing notes on post-its and loose paper.  Get a little dry erase board to put on the fridge, at the back door or anywhere convienent for you and write notes and lists on there.  Once you have completed something, just wipe if off.  Most of the boards are magnetic as well so you can [...]

Save money by not buying paper towels and using rags to clean.  An old t-shirt can easily turn into a rag to use around the house.  I also use socks, if I buy some and don’t end up liking them, and they are great to slip over your hand to dust the house.  Then when [...]