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Melissa Newby
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Melissa is a work-at-home parent with two small children. She enjoys exploring new kid-friendly activities and restaurants and is passionate about finding new ways to fend off boredom. Melissa's tips have been featured in the Boston Globe and the Richmond Times-Dispatch.


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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Eco bags offers stylish and earth friendly reusable bags and utensils. Photo courtesy Eco Bags As you head out to finish up your holiday shopping,...
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Throughout the day, how many paper towels, tissues, napkins, paper plates and other paper products do you use in your kitchen? All those items are...
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Packing a budget friendly, environmentally friendly school lunch has never been more fun. With so many options of fun lunch bags and brightly colored...
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Over a school year, you could throw away over 200 plastic bags if pack your child's lunch every day. That's awful for the environment and hard on...
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Composting decreases the amount of waste going into landfills and results in nutrient-rich compost ready to add to your garden or flower beds. But...
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Spending money when you're trying to save money sounds counterintuitive. Sometimes spending a little more money up front can cut your long term costs...
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Can combining streams in the shower save water? According to a new ad campaign from Brazil, peeing in the shower could save a household close to...
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Could you comfortably downsize your house? Could you live in 160 square feet? Consider what about your home you truly need and what is just space....
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Does money go down the drain every time you flush your toilet? Many families are trying to save money and cut their utility costs, but how far would...
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Make small changes in your daily life that save you and your family money. Each change alone may save you only several dollars, but combined with...
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