6/8/09

If you still receive a paper phone book that goes unused and unwanted in your house, take the extra step to get your name off the mailing list for good. According to idealbite.com, over 540 million unsolicited phone books are dropped off at households every year, accounting for 660,000 tons of trash. Just visit yellowpagesgoesgreen.com to get your name taken off the list.

For rarely used areas of the house -- the attic, basement, and garages -- use motion sensor lighting. The lights will automatically turn on once the sensor is activated. After a period of time without motion, the sensors will turn off the lights. The motion sensors are also a great solution for outdoor security lighting -- when you forget to turn a light switch off and on every day and night.

6/7/09

Tip: When you do see organic berries for sale, stock up. Put the excess berries on a sheet of parchment paper and store them in an airtight container in the freezer.

6/6/09