5 ways to simplify (and save money)

A quick post to show a few ways to simplify and save the environment, while saving money at the same time.

1. When brushing your teeth try to reduce the water you use - you could just put enough water in a cup or stop running the water while you are brushing. Over the course of a year that's a lot of water.
2. Try walking the couple blocks to the store....it is good for your health, and you will feel good about it. You will not save time driving (by the time you get the car ready, start it, drive it, stop, park it etc.) and you will save the emissions and your gas money each time you do it...a lot of gas and toxins each month.
3. Buy your own coffee mug and take it with you everywhere. Not only do you get a discount from many of the coffee stores, but your coffee is generally warmer (and you often get more) but you also save the cup, cup protector, lid etc.
4. Don't rake your leaves...let them decompose and fertilize your garden (plus they offer a really good mulch/protection for certain plants in the winter)
5. If you forgot to pack your healthy lunch, try to go to a grocery store or a market if you have one nearby for a few simple items, it is almost certainly cheaper, healthier and you can get some of your grocery shopping done instead of eating away at your valuable private time.

These are just a few simple things. If you think long and hard about it there are thousands of ways you can change your habits with a positive impact on the earth and a more simple approach to your lifestyle, while saving a ton.