4/15/11

When shopping at the farmer's market for organic fruits and vegetables, ask the vendors if they are willing to give you a discount for either buying a larger quantity or purchasing the less-pristine-looking pieces. If there are organic tomatoes that have slight blemishes on them, and you're planning to cook them anyway, you are more likely to get a better price than if you bought the photo-shoot-worthy bushel.

4/14/11

If you throw pillows onto the floor from your bed before drifting off, it might be time to think about only keeping pillows you actually use. Tossing decorative pillows on the floor each night and then remaking the bed in the morning with them can lead to a dirtier sleep. The pillows on the floor pick up dirt, germs and other allergens and can redeposit them onto your freshly made bed.

4/13/11

Because sneakers are an everyday fashion staple outside the gym, people are likely get tired of their old shoes and go out and buy new ones to update their wardrobe. One eco-friendly way to give your sneaks a fresh look is to simply swap out the laces: Take them from boring white to a wide variety of bright, fresh colors. You'll be surprised how this little change can give you a whole new look.