7/4/09

Celebrating Independence Day at the beach? Consider using non-disposable containers when bringing lunch with you. Chinese stacking tins keep sandwiches, pickles and cookies organized and separate from each other. (Pickles and chocolate chip cookies together? Yuck!) And these are easy to carry with a click-in handle on top. Check out www.pearlriver.com for a selection of lunch boxes you can use over and over again.

7/3/09

If you're having guests over, offer them a fresh piece of soap every time they wash their hands. Just grab a bar of glycerin soap (it's clear), and run a vegetable peeler across the top to make soap curls. Place all the curls in a bowl; each curl is just enough for one hand-washing. Your guests will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

7/2/09

Here's an entertaining idea: Try bandanas instead of paper napkins when having guests over for a party. They're colorful, reusable, inexpensive and a fun way to dress up a table. You can find bandanas in most discount stores and Army/Navy surplus shops. If you must use paper napkins, look for recycled paper versions.