Homemade Weed Killer #DIY #Frugal #EarthDay

Weed killer is expensive and full of harsh chemicals.  If you have kids or pets, you may want to look for a safer alternative!  Not only is homemade weed killer frugal, but it also works great. It only takes a few minutes to make and you  probably have everything you need  already in your cupboards!

Here is what you will need:

• 1 gallon of white vinegar
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1 tablespoon Liquid dish soap (any brand)
• Empty spray bottle

The vinegar and salt both work together to  draw moisture out of the plants to kill the weed. The liquid dish soap makes the mixture stick to the weed.  This weed killer recipe will kill or damage any plant it touches. Only use it in areas like driveways, sidewalks, and large open mulch or gravel areas. 

This weed killer works best when hot and sunny! It may take a couple applications to fully rid your area of the weeds.

PETER RABBIT Inspires Kids Across America to 'Plant A Seed' for Earth Day #PeterRabbit #EarthDay

Everyone’s favorite rabbit is bringing Mr. McGregor’s iconic garden to life with a nationwide school and community Earth Day initiative in honor of PETER RABBIT™ the Movie, the contemporary feature film adaptation about the beloved and mischievous hero, available today on Digital from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

PETER RABBIT^™ is joining forces with Slow Food USA’s “Plant A Seed” campaign, working with school and local gardening programs to honor Earth Day on April 22, as well as encouraging families to plant a seed together.
To commemorate the partnership, kids are being challenged to get their hands dirty at events in LA and NYC. Through Slow Food USA’s “Plant A Seed” campaign, hundreds of gardening kits will be sent out to school and community gardens around the country, bound to produce family fun and grow green thumbs from coast to coast.

Television Host and Landscape Designer Sara Bendrick will lead the events in NYC, including planting a Harlem school’s inaugural vegetable garden. “Nothing connects kids with their food roots better than vegetable gardening.  Learning how to garden is the best way to connect with our food source, learn patience and responsibility, and demonstrate to kids how caring for something can reward them with tasty and healthy treats,” says Bendrick.
  

“In each garden we see an emblem of hope and pragmatic action," says Richard McCarthy, executive director of Slow Food USA. "It adds up to the kind of systemic change we need to make food a significant part of the solution.  We are especially excited for youth and gardeners of all ages to plant a seed for change."

“At Garden School Foundation, we love working with organizations that encourage youth and communities to get outside, to work in the garden and to eat fruits and veggies.  Working with the PETER RABBIT ™ movie characters has been a wonderful experience and a perfect fit to bring the garden alive for our families.  This support makes a huge difference for our program by spreading the word, sharing expertise, and helping to build strong communities where we all live,” said Kathryn Kocarnik, Co-Director of the Garden School Foundation.

PETER RABBIT ™ Earth Day Weekend Events

• In support of Slow Food USA’s “Plant a Seed Campaign”, PETER RABBIT ™  will visit P.S. 108 in Harlem, New York on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 as students plan and build their inaugural school garden.
• On Saturday, April 21 PETER RABBIT ^™ will hop over to the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day program at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, interacting with 120 kids as part of the YMCA’s initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids.
• In Los Angeles, PETER RABBIT ^™ will bring fun, movie-themed outdoor activities to 150 families at the Los Angeles Garden School Foundation’s April 21 Earth Day Event.

PETER RABBIT^™ the Movie releases on Digital with Movies Anywhere today and on 4K Ultra HD^™, Blu-ray^™ and DVD May 1.

Movie Synopsis:  In PETER RABBIT™ the Movie, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers, now takes on the starring role of his own cute, contemporary comedy with attitude. In the film, Peter's feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of Bea, the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door (Rose Byrne).  James Corden, with playful spirit and wild charm, voices the character of Peter, alongside Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki and Daisy Ridley voicing the roles of the triplets, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail.  #PeterRabbitMovie  /  www.peterrabbit-movie.com

ABOUT SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is a Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) company. SPE is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., which is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. SPE’s Motion Picture Group includes film labels Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, and Sony Pictures Classics.  For additional information, visithttp://www.sonypictures.com.

ABOUT SLOW FOOD USA’S PLANT A SEED CAMPAIGN
Slow Food USA is a global grassroots organization that inspires individuals and communities to change the world through food that is good, clean and fair for all. Slow Food involves over a million activists, chefs, experts, youth, farmers, fishers and academics in over 160 countries. Among them, a network of around 100,000 Slow Food members are linked to 1,500 local chapters worldwide, including over 150 chapters across the United States. The Plant a Seed campaign invites schools, chapters and individuals to plant biodiverse gardens with the Three Sisters — beans, corn and squash — that, when planted together, help one another thrive and survive.

ABOUT GARDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Garden School Foundation is dedicated to providing meaningful education for underserved youth throughout Los Angeles.  Turning asphalt into ecosystems, our 3,200+ little chefs and gardeners grow up in outdoor living classrooms and learn the nutritional benefits of the fruits and veggies they sow.  Together we work to strengthen the connection between education, health, environmental awareness and thriving communities. 

PETER RABBIT and all associated characters™ & © Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd, 2018.
PETER RABBIT™, the Movie © 2018 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Happy Earth Day From Dreamworks Animation! Fun New Activities #EarthDay

Check out the fun Earth-themed DINOTRUX word search, and crazy clever KING JULIEN Garden Party tips! 

Remember you can currently watch all episodes of ALL HAIL KING JULIEN Seasons 1 & 2 as well as DINOTRUX Seasons 1 & 2 on Netflix! 

Have a Happy Earth Day!

Homemade Weed Killer #DIY #Frugal #EarthDay

Weed killer is expensive and full of harsh chemicals.  If you have kids or pets, you may want to look for a safer alternative!  Not only is homemade weed killer frugal, but it also works great. It only takes a few minutes to make and you  probably have everything you need  already in your cupboards!

Here is what you will need:

• 1 gallon of white vinegar
• 1/2 cup salt
• 1 tablespoon Liquid dish soap (any brand)
• Empty spray bottle
  

The vinegar and salt both work together to  draw moisture out of the plants to kill the weed. The liquid dish soap makes the mixture stick to the weed.  This weed killer recipe will kill or damage any plant it touches. Only use it in areas like driveways, sidewalks, and large open mulch or gravel areas. 

This weed killer works best when hot and sunny! It may take a couple applications to fully rid your area of the weeds.

Earth Day round up

Kellogg's Free Reusable tote ~ through June 30th, purchase any 2 Kellogg’s cereals 10 oz. or larger and they’ll send you a FREE reusable tote.  You will be required to pay $1.75 for shipping.

I usually pass of the freebies that require shipping, but these bags are too cute!!! Click here for more information



On April 22, Origins counters nationwide will trade you your current skincare for a full-size cleanser! You can choose either "Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash" or "A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea". The new bottle is a $20 value!
You can find an Origins counter near you by looking here. (You may not think you have one near you, but many are inside Macy's stores!)


Did you know that you can also bring your empty cosmetic jars, bottles, etc. to any Origins to be recycled? If you join them in making this commitment to the environment, they will also treat you to a FREE sample of your choice of one of their skincare products! You can read more about this program here. 

Thanks goes to Savvy Spending
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Request a FREE ConservingNow Static Window Cling. This static cling is the perfect solution for remembering your bags. It’s not a sticker and can be easily placed on the driver’s side window so that it’s always in your line of sight when you are getting out of the car! Limit 2 free clings per household. Please allow 4 - 6 weeks for processing.

I posted this before and have one in my car.  Still available!  Get yours today and go green!

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To encourage women to get gorgeously green with their beauty routine, EcoTools will collect used cosmetic brushes and bath + body care products to swap them for an EcoTools alternative and a valuable sample pack. The Look Gorgeous, Love Green Campaignstrives to show women that EcoTools will keep them stunning – and sustainable. Examples of items to swap include:

• makeup brushes
• body washes and scrubs
• body lotions/butters
• hand creams
• body mists
• bath sponges

For each item turned in, participants will receive a coupon for a free EcoTools alternative! [Up to $7.99 value, limit 2 coupons per person].  To continue to show respect to the earth, items collected will be recycled.

Cosmetic brushes and bath + body care products should be mailed to:

Look Gorgeous, Love Green Campaign

c/o Skirt Public Relations
2320 N. Damen Ave., #2D
Chicago, IL 60647

• Provide full name, mailing address and email address when submitting products.
• EcoTools coupon will be sent to participants within a month of receiving swapped product.
• Chicago-area residents can swap tools in person during the local event.

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Thru April 30th, Publix is offering a coupon here good for $1.00/1 10w, 13w, 20w, or 26w GE Energy Smart CFL 2-pk PLUS a FREE Reusable Bag!!!  (up to $.99 value)

FREE Special Edition Earth Day Eco – Tote from CafePress

*No purchase necessary. Limit, one per person. Shipping fee of $1.25 for all US destinations, $3 for all Canada shipping destinations and $4 for all other international shipping destinations. Certain international shipping destinations are excluded. Additional shipping charges will apply for any additional products purchased. While supplies last.

 Babies R Us is handing out free reusable bags with this coupon now through 4/22, or while supplies last.  Plus you get to stuff the bag and save an extra 25%

Celebrate Earth Day at the Disney Store!
Be a Friend For Change at Disney Store on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd!  Receive an Exclusive FREE Eco-Friendly Baseball Cap  when you bring in 6 empty plastic water bottles or soda cans to be recycled.
*Limit one cap per Guest, while supplies last.
Store Locator

The EPA is offering a free Happy Earth Day Coloring and Activities Book, Adventures of the Garbage Gremlin comic book,  Welcome to the Wetlands coloring poster, etc.. Items only ship to IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI, but those living in other states can print out many of these freebies. To request an item by mail, check the box beside the item and then fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

April 12 through May 21, enter the design a reusable shopping bag contest and receive a coupon on your store card for a free reusable shopping bag (stores listed below). The winning designer will receive a $1000 gift card, four finalists will receive a $250 gift card and 5 runners up will receive a $100 gift card.

This offer is good for these stores: Baker’s, City Market, Dillions, Fry’s, JayC, Kroger, Owen’s, King Soopers, Hilander, Fred Meyer, QFC, Smith’s, Gerbes, Payless and Ralphs

Make Earth Day Every Day! HANES AND THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION ARE TEAMING UP TO PLANT TREES!

Buy 3 Hanes^® products and the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a tree, up to 20,000, on Hanes behalf. We'll also send you a free Earth Day T-Shirt. Offer good from April 1, 2010 - May 15, 2010.

Just complete the claim form here, attach the original UPC codes, original cash register receipt and/or original packing slip from your purchases, and mail them to:
Hanes^® Earth Day Free T-shirt Offer
1407 Airport Road, Suite 3203
Monroe, NC 28110

America's Great Outdoors, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees, so visitors can enjoy all 392 national parks for free April 17-25. Click here for more information!

Stonyfield Organic is sponsoring the Kokua Festival in honor of Earth day and offering everyone a FREE Jack Johnson MP3 recording  (never been released) when you make an Earth Day resolution. (Facebook)

SeaPak Shrimp and Seafood Tomorrow is Earth Day! Remember to enter to win a reusable SeaPak grocery bag. Look on the "Promotions" tab-- you have two more days to enter. Good luck!

Enter codes at MyCokeRewards from  20oz DASANI natural flavored water on Earth Day (April 22nd) and earn double points!

Kellogg's Free Reusable tote

Kellogg's Free Reusable tote ~ through June 30th, purchase any 2 Kellogg’s cereals 10 oz. or larger and they’ll send you a FREE reusable tote.  You will be required to pay $1.75 for shipping.

I usually pass of the freebies that require shipping, but these bags are too cute!!! Click here for more information


Thanks, Free Sample Freak

Updated List of Earth Day Freebies

On April 22, Origins counters nationwide will trade you your current skincare for a full-size cleanser! You can choose either "Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash" or "A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea". The new bottle is a $20 value!
You can find an Origins counter near you by looking here. (You may not think you have one near you, but many are inside Macy's stores!)


Did you know that you can also bring your empty cosmetic jars, bottles, etc. to any Origins to be recycled? If you join them in making this commitment to the environment, they will also treat you to a FREE sample of your choice of one of their skincare products! You can read more about this program here. 

Thanks goes to Savvy Spending
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Request a FREE ConservingNow Static Window Cling. This static cling is the perfect solution for remembering your bags. It’s not a sticker and can be easily placed on the driver’s side window so that it’s always in your line of sight when you are getting out of the car! Limit 2 free clings per household. Please allow 4 - 6 weeks for processing.

I posted this before and have one in my car.  Still available!  Get yours today and go green!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To encourage women to get gorgeously green with their beauty routine, EcoTools will collect used cosmetic brushes and bath + body care products to swap them for an EcoTools alternative and a valuable sample pack. The Look Gorgeous, Love Green Campaignstrives to show women that EcoTools will keep them stunning – and sustainable. Examples of items to swap include:

• makeup brushes
• body washes and scrubs
• body lotions/butters
• hand creams
• body mists
• bath sponges

For each item turned in, participants will receive a coupon for a free EcoTools alternative! [Up to $7.99 value, limit 2 coupons per person].  To continue to show respect to the earth, items collected will be recycled.

Cosmetic brushes and bath + body care products should be mailed to:

Look Gorgeous, Love Green Campaign

c/o Skirt Public Relations
2320 N. Damen Ave., #2D
Chicago, IL 60647

• Provide full name, mailing address and email address when submitting products.
• EcoTools coupon will be sent to participants within a month of receiving swapped product.
• Chicago-area residents can swap tools in person during the local event.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thru April 30th, Publix is offering a coupon here good for $1.00/1 10w, 13w, 20w, or 26w GE Energy Smart CFL 2-pk PLUS a FREE Reusable Bag!!!  (up to $.99 value)

FREE Special Edition Earth Day Eco – Tote from CafePress

*No purchase necessary. Limit, one per person. Shipping fee of $1.25 for all US destinations, $3 for all Canada shipping destinations and $4 for all other international shipping destinations. Certain international shipping destinations are excluded. Additional shipping charges will apply for any additional products purchased. While supplies last.

 Babies R Us is handing out free reusable bags with this coupon now through 4/22, or while supplies last.  Plus you get to stuff the bag and save an extra 25%

Celebrate Earth Day at the Disney Store!
Be a Friend For Change at Disney Store on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd!  Receive an Exclusive FREE Eco-Friendly Baseball Cap  when you bring in 6 empty plastic water bottles or soda cans to be recycled.
*Limit one cap per Guest, while supplies last.
Store Locator

The EPA is offering a free Happy Earth Day Coloring and Activities Book, Adventures of the Garbage Gremlin comic book,  Welcome to the Wetlands coloring poster, etc.. Items only ship to IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI, but those living in other states can print out many of these freebies. To request an item by mail, check the box beside the item and then fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

April 12 through May 21, enter the design a reusable shopping bag contest and receive a coupon on your store card for a free reusable shopping bag (stores listed below). The winning designer will receive a $1000 gift card, four finalists will receive a $250 gift card and 5 runners up will receive a $100 gift card.

This offer is good for these stores: Baker’s, City Market, Dillions, Fry’s, JayC, Kroger, Owen’s, King Soopers, Hilander, Fred Meyer, QFC, Smith’s, Gerbes, Payless and Ralphs

Make Earth Day Every Day! HANES AND THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION ARE TEAMING UP TO PLANT TREES!

Buy 3 Hanes^® products and the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a tree, up to 20,000, on Hanes behalf. We'll also send you a free Earth Day T-Shirt. Offer good from April 1, 2010 - May 15, 2010.

Just complete the claim form here, attach the original UPC codes, original cash register receipt and/or original packing slip from your purchases, and mail them to:
Hanes^® Earth Day Free T-shirt Offer
1407 Airport Road, Suite 3203
Monroe, NC 28110

America's Great Outdoors, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees, so visitors can enjoy all 392 national parks for free April 17-25. Click here for more information!

Stonyfield Organic is sponsoring the Kokua Festival in honor of Earth day and offering everyone a FREE Jack Johnson MP3 recording  (never been released) when you make an Earth Day resolution. (Facebook)

SeaPak Shrimp and Seafood Tomorrow is Earth Day! Remember to enter to win a reusable SeaPak grocery bag. Look on the "Promotions" tab-- you have two more days to enter. Good luck!

Enter codes at MyCokeRewards from  20oz DASANI natural flavored water on Earth Day (April 22nd) and earn double points!

SeaPak Earth day sweepstakes

I swear by entering the SeaPak sweepstakes.  I have won something from each one I have entered!

SeaPak Shrimp and Seafood Tomorrow is Earth Day! Remember to enter to win a reusable SeaPak grocery bag. Look on the "Promotions" tab-- you have two more days to enter. Good luck!

My Coke Rewards - Double Point day on Earth Day

Enter codes at MyCokeRewards from  20oz DASANI natural flavored water on Earth Day (April 23rd) and earn double points!

Complete list of Earth Day related Freebies

On April 22, Origins counters nationwide will trade you your current skincare for a full-size cleanser! You can choose either "Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash" or "A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea". The new bottle is a $20 value!
You can find an Origins counter near you by looking here. (You may not think you have one near you, but many are inside Macy's stores!)


Did you know that you can also bring your empty cosmetic jars, bottles, etc. to any Origins to be recycled? If you join them in making this commitment to the environment, they will also treat you to a FREE sample of your choice of one of their skincare products! You can read more about this program here. 

Thanks goes to Savvy Spending
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Request a FREE ConservingNow Static Window Cling. This static cling is the perfect solution for remembering your bags. It’s not a sticker and can be easily placed on the driver’s side window so that it’s always in your line of sight when you are getting out of the car! Limit 2 free clings per household. Please allow 4 - 6 weeks for processing.

I posted this before and have one in my car.  Still available!  Get yours today and go green!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To encourage women to get gorgeously green with their beauty routine, EcoTools will collect used cosmetic brushes and bath + body care products to swap them for an EcoTools alternative and a valuable sample pack. The Look Gorgeous, Love Green Campaignstrives to show women that EcoTools will keep them stunning – and sustainable. Examples of items to swap include:

• makeup brushes
• body washes and scrubs
• body lotions/butters
• hand creams
• body mists
• bath sponges

For each item turned in, participants will receive a coupon for a free EcoTools alternative! [Up to $7.99 value, limit 2 coupons per person].  To continue to show respect to the earth, items collected will be recycled.

Cosmetic brushes and bath + body care products should be mailed to:

Look Gorgeous, Love Green Campaign

c/o Skirt Public Relations
2320 N. Damen Ave., #2D
Chicago, IL 60647

• Provide full name, mailing address and email address when submitting products.
• EcoTools coupon will be sent to participants within a month of receiving swapped product.
• Chicago-area residents can swap tools in person during the local event.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thru April 30th, Publix is offering a coupon here good for $1.00/1 10w, 13w, 20w, or 26w GE Energy Smart CFL 2-pk PLUS a FREE Reusable Bag!!!  (up to $.99 value)

FREE Special Edition Earth Day Eco – Tote from CafePress

*No purchase necessary. Limit, one per person. Shipping fee of $1.25 for all US destinations, $3 for all Canada shipping destinations and $4 for all other international shipping destinations. Certain international shipping destinations are excluded. Additional shipping charges will apply for any additional products purchased. While supplies last.

 Babies R Us is handing out free reusable bags with this coupon now through 4/22, or while supplies last.  Plus you get to stuff the bag and save an extra 25%

Celebrate Earth Day at the Disney Store!
Be a Friend For Change at Disney Store on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd!  Receive an Exclusive FREE Eco-Friendly Baseball Cap  when you bring in 6 empty plastic water bottles or soda cans to be recycled.
*Limit one cap per Guest, while supplies last.
Store Locator

The EPA is offering a free Happy Earth Day Coloring and Activities Book, Adventures of the Garbage Gremlin comic book,  Welcome to the Wetlands coloring poster, etc.. Items only ship to IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI, but those living in other states can print out many of these freebies. To request an item by mail, check the box beside the item and then fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

April 12 through May 21, enter the design a reusable shopping bag contest and receive a coupon on your store card for a free reusable shopping bag (stores listed below). The winning designer will receive a $1000 gift card, four finalists will receive a $250 gift card and 5 runners up will receive a $100 gift card.

This offer is good for these stores: Baker’s, City Market, Dillions, Fry’s, JayC, Kroger, Owen’s, King Soopers, Hilander, Fred Meyer, QFC, Smith’s, Gerbes, Payless and Ralphs

Make Earth Day Every Day! HANES AND THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION ARE TEAMING UP TO PLANT TREES!

Buy 3 Hanes^® products and the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a tree, up to 20,000, on Hanes behalf. We'll also send you a free Earth Day T-Shirt. Offer good from April 1, 2010 - May 15, 2010.

Just complete the claim form here, attach the original UPC codes, original cash register receipt and/or original packing slip from your purchases, and mail them to:
Hanes^® Earth Day Free T-shirt Offer
1407 Airport Road, Suite 3203
Monroe, NC 28110

America's Great Outdoors, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees, so visitors can enjoy all 392 national parks for free April 17-25. Click here for more information!

Stonyfield Organic is sponsoring the Kokua Festival in honor of Earth day and offering everyone a FREE Jack Johnson MP3 recording  (never been released) when you make an Earth Day resolution. (Facebook)