Happy Friday DINKS! I for one, am loving the warm summer weather. I would prefer to live in warm climate over cold climate any day…despite the fact that I am of Ukrainian/Canadian descent. I enjoy the sunshine and being outside in the fresh air.

The ever growing trend of going green is becoming a lifestyle for more and more people.  We can go green by using eco friendly cleaning products, buying an energy efficient home, or using energy conserving light bulbs.  Going green doesn’t only refer to the products that we buy, it also incorporates other services in our lives such our banking options and the organization of our homes.

Here are some great posts about Going Green that we found around the web:

  1. Sustainable Life Blog says that we can support our local economy and eat fresh in the post Green Your Summer: Shop Locally.  I love shopping at local farmers markets because it lets me spend the day outside in the sunshine while walking around in the lovely smells of fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
  2. Yes I am Cheap discusses 3 easy ways to make small changes in our daily lives to go green in the post How to Go Green in Big Ways Without Breaking the Bank.  Her rules include unplugging unused electronics, taking time to do research on green options for our products, as well as changing our light bulbs.
  3. Boomer and Echo gives us tips on how to keep our house spic and span without using harsh chemicals in the post Cleaning Your House The Eco-Friendly Way.
  4. Credit Karma Blog discusses ways that going green can also be cost efficient in the post Life Choices to Celebrate Earth Day Every Day and Save Money.  Many people think that making major changes in their life such as eating healthier or going green can be very costly, but Credit Karma Blog proves that this is just not true.
  5. Canadian Finance Blog gives us some going green tips to get our homes organized in the post Eco-Friendly Tips For Summer Cleaning On A Budget.  His three step process includes  planning, cleaning one section at a time, as well as getting rid of stuff that we no longer need or use.

Have a Great Weekend Everyone!

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Tahnya is a Certified Financial Planner and former Investment Advisor turned marketing and communications professional She holds a degree from Concordia University, is debt free and currently works in the field of digital marketing.

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