2/23/09

If you forgot to bring a reusable bag to the mall when shopping, try to consolidate your purchases into one big shopping bag instead of lots of individual smaller ones. Just say, "I'll put my purchase in this existing bag," each time you buy something.

If you haven't played that violin, clarinet or drum set in a long time, dust it off and recycle it! Many high schools will accept good-quality musical instruments for their music programs and give them to students to use for the school year. Why give? Children with music education perform better in math and develop better problem-solving skills. Now that's something to sing about!

2/22/09

Smelly garbage disposal? Keep it clean by tossing lemon wedges (use 'em after you've squeezed out the juice for salad dressing or homemade lemonade) and a cup of ice down the drain and flipping on the switch. As it whirls away, the ice will sharpen the blades and the lemons will disinfect. How easy is that?

2/21/09