I don't know about you, but I LOVE to discover simple and easy ideas that make life easier, greener, and cheaper!

You know what I mean, ideas that you could file under the, "Why didn't I think of that?" category.

In the twitter world, today is #EcoMonday, which means lots of great #freen posts too.

Here is where I show you 2 amazing "freen" ideas that don't cost you a dime and make life way easier!

But what does "freen" mean?

What were the most popular green products of 2008?

Here at The Fun Times Guide to Living green, it was all about greener shopping and lawn care habits!

What if I told you that you can have an organic cotton reusable tote bag that was made in the USA for under $10?

Would you believe me? Well you better.

I recently recieved this email from a reader named Diane:

"I work for an educational, non-profit organization.  I’m very interested in all of the information on your website.  Right now I have to put my focus on finding a reusable tote bag for our trainers to carry their training supplies.  The specifications for the totes are:

Number of totes: 100+ (would consider ordering larger quantity if it would lower price significantly)
Size:  13” x 15” x 2” or smaller (about 9” x 9” x 2”)
Price:  somewhat flexible, but conservative"

You won't believe the incredible deals I found for her...and they were even locally produced organic cotton, recycled cotton, or organic hemp!

If we continue to misuse our planet's resources and allow it to continue in its spiraling descent into oblivion, who will be the ones to suffer?

As a guy in my mid 20's I'll feel alot of the pain, but it'll be those much younger than even me who bear the brunt of the damage we're inflicting today...

...and all because we're just lazy.

In celebration of Earth Day today, I was extended the privilege to speak to a couple of 3rd grade classes at a local elementary school.

Ever had a little trouble getting up those steps with both hands full of grocery bags?

One reader, Indie, left a comment on a previous post about my 4 favorite, stylish, reusable canvas bags, asking for the solution to such a scenario.

Well Indie (and everyone else who shares her dilemma), here's your solution.

As we've often talked about here at the Fun Times Guide to Living Green, it doesn't always cost a lot to take steps towards going green.

Earlier this month I wrote about a .99 cent reusable canvas bag from Publix, helping us free ourselves from a dependency on plastic bags.

Thanks to the response and comments on that post, I thought I'd pass on 4 more .99 cent canvas bag options. Some of these even resolve some of the common complaints of carrying reusable canvas totes!

Ever wanted to live green by purchasing some reusable shopping bags for those grocery store runs but don't want to pay $15 for each of them?

Publix has your solution...reusable grocery bags for .99 cents!!

Some of my and my wife's friends gave us our Christmas presents in a couple of these bags and then my wife came home with another one after a trip to the store. When she showed me the receipt (and that is the actual receipt pictured), I couldn't believe it!