4/16/11

Glass jars used to hold jellies, jams, sauces and more can be given a new life as storage in the bathroom, craft room, office or kitchen pantry. Clean out the jars and lids with soapy water and place them in the dishwasher to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Use them to hold paperclips, beauty supplies, spices and herbs –- or anything else that needs to be organized and easily accessible.

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.