7/1/09

Barbecuing tonight? Here's a quick entertaining solution! After the burgers are grilled and the corn is cooked, recycle the hot coals in the grill for dessert! Scoop the hot coals into fireproof bowls and ask guests to search the woods for a toasting stick. Bring out bowls of marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate bars. Instant S'mores!

6/30/09

To keep your bottles of suntan lotion and aloe from exploding inside your suitcase, let FedEx lead the way. No, don't ship them back home overnight; instead, recycle the FedEx Tyvek paks your overnight shipments come in. They're watertight and will keep any spills or messes inside the bag and not all over your clothes.

6/29/09

Mosquitoes bugging you? Stop them at their source: Any standing water in your yard can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes to lay eggs. Drill drainage holes on the bottom of trash cans and recycling bins. Check bird baths, pet bowls and overturn unused flower pots. Mosquitoes need very little water to lay eggs, so be vigilant.