More on saving money - and the environment

on June 7, 2008 10:02 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

I had written last week about our new "Saving Money" section.

One reader, Debra, left a comment that I thought was worth highlighting as a way to save money - she said she is not working right now, and with the rise in gas prices, her family needed to cut back on money spent.

One of her solutions: "I found recipes on the internet to make my own laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, and conditioners. These recipes are suprisingly inexpensive to make, and they are green friendly." I thought this was a good tip, and it also ties in with yet another new YDR section, one on "green" living in York.

If you'd like some recipes for homemade cleaners, by the way, here's a good list.

Have any other tips to share to save money OR the earth? We're always collecting ideas. Post a comment!

My name is Joan and I'm a lifelong Yorker. Throughout high school and college, I swore I was getting out of here as soon as possible. Now, a few years later, I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be. I love my town. And, as a local editor, I hear every day how much you love your towns, too. So please, connect with me and let's share what makes life in York County great. I'm here to help you enjoy this place as much as I do!