2/25/09

Instead of sipping artificially flavored coffees, make custom, naturally flavored coffees yourself. Grind whole-bean, organic coffee right at home and add cinnamon sticks, chili peppers and cocoa nibs for added flavor. A little goes a long way, so be conservative when adding flavor.

2/24/09

If you're washing your hands in a public bathroom, one crank of the paper towel roller is enough. Don't crank the roller five or six times to get a one giant sheet of paper. A small piece will do just fine, even if it still leaves your hands a bit damp, because your hands will dry in a few seconds flat. But don't be tempted to avoid hand-washing altogether -- a healthier environment is better than no regard to the environment at all.

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.