"Green" for us is more about the little things--to use less, buy less, repair rather than replace, buy used if you do need something "new" to you, do everything as local as possible, and be connected to your local community.
Practice thrift. Trade, barter, give and receive--knowing your neighbors is key because these relationships can be the most valuable.
Totally agree that the cfl bulbs, while considered "energy saving" devices, are not the best for the environment--always take manufacturing and disposal into consideration when evaluating how "green" something is. How many lightbulbs need to be burning in the evening hours? Can the whole family spend time together in the same room rather than spread through a house that is lit up like a Christmas tree? We don't turn the lights on until we need to, and spend our evenings together doing homework, hobbies, playing games/cards, occasionally watching a movie on Netflix (don't have cable), just hanging out together.
Reduce plastic packaging from your life where you can--buy bulk and take your own reusable bags or containers. If you have reusable plastic containers, use them till you can't anymore, then recycle them rather than just chucking them in the bin. Move to glass, ceramic, metal containers--repurposing items you already have or purchase used rather than new. Don't buy items that come in that crazy hard-to-open hard plastic packaging.
Learn old-fashioned skills and change your hobbies/habits (like tv watching etc.)--gardening, food preservation in season, sewing, knitting/crocheting, vehicle/farm equipment repair, home repair/renovation skills, and even crafts like pottery and basket weaving.
Watch your water usage, scrape your dishes before washing (got a dog?) and evaluate whether you use less washing by hand or machine. Keep a jug of water in the fridge if you like to drink cold water, and don't buy bottled water--use a reusable container.
Pack lunches for work/school rather than buy/eat out. Turn leftovers into new dishes to avoid boredom, or plan a "meal chain"--cook a roast, then make a stroganoff or stew or lunch sandwiches etc. with the leftovers. Cook one-pot or crock-pot meals, think about how to use fewer burners for each meal and use your oven sparingly to save energy. Cook larger batches, freeze or pressure can extra food for easy meals later. We keep home pressure canned "convenience" foods like soups, stews, chili, plain beans, and meat (ground, chunks) on hand year round.
Don't use a fridge or freezer that's too big for your needs. Buy used appliances when old ones wear out (via craigslist or kijiji etc.). Great suggestions about hanging your laundry--if you have weather issues that affect your ability to hang outside, find creative ways to hang indoors (can use old fashioned pulley system to keep hanging bars up near the ceiling in warm rooms that can pull down as needed).
Evaluate your heating and cooling needs and install outdoor awnings/covered verandas on south and west facing sides that heat up too much if possible to cool your home more efficiently. Use your windows to cool your home in the cool of the night or morning, then shut everything up during the heat of the day--really saves on the A/C. Only use your A/C to cool the house prior to bedtime when needed, so you can sleep comfortably.
Just random thoughts for the moment, but there are so many ways to save money/energy
