2/3/11

Keep frozen food cold longer in your insulated tote bag by doing this simple trick: line the inside of your reusable bag with bubble wrap. Simply cut sheets of bubble wrap the size of the inside of the bag and safety pin them into place. The bubble wrap will help insulate the inside of the bag, keeping it cooler. When the bubble wrap deflates over time, just unpin it and replace with a fresh sheet.

2/2/11

Many dogs and cats in shelters are in need of homes. One way you can help is to sign up as a "friend" on your local shelter's Facebook page and learn about animals that are close to being put down. By posting the dog or cat's photo and profile on your wall, your friends can also re-post the information on their walls, thereby helping the animal find a home quickly.

2/1/11

Reed diffusers are an easy way to add natural scent to a room without burning candles or spraying artificial fragrances. But buying new diffusers -- the vial of oil, the container and reeds -- in addition to all the packaging can be wasteful and expensive. Instead, buy a refill of oil and use an old waterproof vase and a handful of Chinese food takeout bamboo chopsticks as the reeds. You'll save money and get the same effect.