Happy Earth Day!

I'm always trying to find ways to "go green" and help out the environment, it's not easy in the busy world we live in. But the smallest lifestyle changes can save you money and help save the earth.

Here are 5 ways to "go green" with Heartland America...

1. Go Solar!
Solar energy is one of the best ways to "go green" and save money. Now days you can get solar lights, solar panels, solar pest repellers, even solar showers!

2. Wind Energy
Solar power isn't the only way to generate power, wind energy is actually one of the most efficient ways, the natural power can produce never ending energy. With a wind generator you can create endless energy for free.

3. Fuel Efficiency
With the way gas prices have been lately, I do everything I can to pinch my pennies. And I'll do anything I can to save on gas. Fuel Doctors are the new craze, they are expected to slash your vehicles MPG's by 20%! Not only that but they reduce your carbon footprint on the world.

4. Save Water
Some parts of the world are suffering from lack of water, here in the U.S. we don't even think about it. We take showers twice a day, flush the toilet numerous times, and even let the water run while we brush our teeth. Why not save water? Rain barrels are an easy way to reuse rain water, let nature fill up your rain barrel and then use that water to water your garden or lawn.

5. Save on Heating Bills
Luckily it wasn't that cold in Minnesota this winter, but normally running my heat all winter, nearly makes me go broke. Getting a space heater is the best way to cut down on heating bills. This heater can heat a 1000 square foot space for just pennies a day!

Earth Day isn't just about saving the earth, its about keeping our planet alive and creating a clean lifestyle for humans. By "going green" you're not only helping the planet out but you could be saving yourself money too!