There are myriad wonderful uses for unrefined coconut oil, but have you thought about using it for your dog? Coconut oil is unlike other oils, because when it’s applied to hair -- or in this case, fur -- it doesn’t just coat the follicles, it actually deep moisturizes. So a little coconut oil rubbed into your pup's fur can help moisturize and prevent flaking. It smells good, too! And there’s no worry if he licks up a little oil off his fur; it’s totally safe to eat and actually good for your pooch.

One of the easiest ways to tidy up your yard and save water is to use mulch around your landscaping. Mulch locks in moisture and also blocks light, which helps prevent weeds from germinating. But buying bags of mulch at the home-improvement store can be expensive. One way to get free mulch is to contact your local municipality about yard waste centers. These centers collect yard waste from residents and turn it into mulch and compost. Throughout the year, they often give away mulch and compost to residents. Just bring your own tools, and load it up for free.

If you want to save money the next time you shop for organic, all-natural, gluten-free or healthier products at the store, one way to save is with coupons. But searching through circulars and websites can be a huge waste of time. Luckily, mambosprouts.com makes it easy. It curates coupons targeted for health-conscious consumers, so items sold at stores like Whole Foods Market and Sprouts can be found here.