It’s time to switch the Tide to a more eco-friendly laundry detergent and we have just the thing for you, B_E_E (Beauty Engineered for Ever).

Coming from New Zealand, B_E_E has a full range of laundry solutions from spot cleaners to liquid solutions.  Made using natural cleaning agents and essential oils like lavendar, bergamot and patchouli, B_E_E is a great green solution.

So you’re looking for a new TV stand and you’ve scoured the stores with nothing to show for it and now you’re nearing frustration, but don’t worry we know exactly what to do.

Instead of buying something new, it’s time to try out your local Craigslist.  You can find everything from household items like TV stands to cat towers, vintage doors and even pets.   Reusing and recycling is the best way to move forward in your green routine and now it’s even cheaper with Craigslist.

It’s getting to feel more and more like springtime and it might just be time to get into your garden and play.

Check out this new eco-friendly gadget, the Solar Powered Murano Garden Globe.  Made combining glass blowing and solar power, you can create a stunning space in your garden, provide light along the path and be eco-friendly, all at the same time.

Well, if that’s not a win-win, we don’t know what is!  Cost, $25.

I know we did eco-friendly Easter tips last post, but we couldn’t help but really appreciate Good Housekeeping’s recent tip list on how to be more green in your home, and it’s very creative so we just had to share!

Plant trees around the house strategically (on the south and west sides; shading the air-conditioning unit, if possible) to save up to about $250 a year on cooling and heating.

Install dimmer switches in the living and dining rooms, and three bedrooms, to dial down electricity fees about $37 a year.

Switch your showerhead. Since 1992 legislation, all new showerheads must have a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute or lower. Replace your old showerhead and save up to $45 a month for a family of four.

Wrap an insulation blanket around your water heater and lower its running cost as much as 9 percent.

Run a full dishwasher whenever possible because it uses half or less of the water and energy of washing the same dishes by hand. And don’t waste water by rinsing before loading (today’s machines are designed to power off the mess).

Invest in a faucet-mounted water filter for a low $30, and use refillable bottles such as the top-rated Nalgene OTG Everyday 24-ounce bottle. By giving up bottled water, a family of four can save about $1,250 a year.

Magazines » Roll up a couple of these and stick one into each of your calf- or knee-high boots so the footwear will keep its shape.

Empty paper-towel roll » Flatten, and use it to sheathe a knife kept in a drawer.

Small glass food jars » These make perfect see-through storage vessels for nails, screws, nuts and bolts.

Old shower curtain » Stash one in your car’s trunk to line it when carting potentially messy paints or picnic and beach gear.

Used coffee grounds » Spread them over flower beds of acid-craving plants such as azaleas or rhododendrons.

Plastic tub » Get the largest-size container of yogurt, sour cream or margarine. When done with the tub, rinse and reuse it as a travel dish for pets or for craft-supply storage.

Plastic gallon milk jug » Cut off top with a utility knife just above the handle and use as a scoop for kitty litter, birdseed and other items.

Plastic mesh produce bag » Turn it into a no-scratch scrubber for a gunky pot or pan. Ball up the bag, scour, then throw the whole mess away.

Easter is just around the corner and we need to get everything ready by this Sunday or the Easter bunny might just skip our house.

This year have you considered making your Easter a bit more green by doing it more eco-friendly?  Try these helpful tips and the infamous bunny might leave you something extra nice this year!

1. When dying Easter eggs, make sure that your dyes are natural, earth-friendly dyes
2. Spring for cage-free local eggs from a farmer near you this time
3. Instead of buying an Easter basket, how about making one with some helpful hints here?
4. When buying your basket candy, consider purchasing locally-made sweets or naturally made treats, or even better, make your own!
5. For flowers, pass on store-bought and make your own out of tissue paper for a longer-lasting and greener experience

Here’s hopping that your Easter will be the greenest one yet!