2/4/11

Overnight shipping may get your package there in a jiffy, but it also uses a tremendous amount of fuel (not to mention money) to make it happen. If it doesn't absolutely, positively have to be there overnight, opt for ground shipping, which uses more fuel-efficient trucks to move packages. One insider tip? If you ground ship between major cities that are close to each other, the chances are it will still arrive the next day at the much cheaper ground-shipping price. Ground packages between Philadelphia and New York City, for instance, almost always arrive the next day this way.

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.