1/21/11

One way to bring kids outdoors while having fun is to have a natural scavenger hunt. Make a list of commonly found items in nature -- pine cones, acorns, evergreen sprigs -- and have the kids search for each item. It’s an easy way for them to reconnect with nature while making it entertaining and educational.

1/20/11

Chewing gum should never, ever be spit out onto the ground. When gum sticks to concrete, it turns dark and many birds mistake it for food; often, they will peck at it and get the icky substance stuck on their beaks, making it difficult to remove. The responsible thing is to place chewing gum inside a piece of paper and dispose of it properly in the trash.

1/19/11

Frequent fliers: If you bring magazines and newspapers on board with you when flying, bring them off the plane with you, too, to discard them. Most airports now have recycling bins inside terminals, so it can be as simple as walking off the plane and depositing your recyclables in a bin right by the gate.