5/26/11

Grease stains on clothes can be almost impossible to remove in the laundry and can basically ruin an otherwise great piece of clothing. The next time you drop that slice of pizza on your favorite blouse, try this trick instead: Saturate the stain with cornstarch and let it sit for 30 minutes. It will absorb as much oil as possible, leaving the trace amount for your laundry detergent to tackle.

5/25/11

Here's a gardening trick to lighten the load and help your plants thrive: Recycle packing peanuts in container gardens. Fill your potting containers with a few inches of polystyrene packing peanuts (save them whenever you get packages in the mail) and then fill with potting soil on top. This will help lighten the load of the pot, making it easier to move around; it will also help with drainage to keep your plants healthy and happy.

5/24/11

Consider picking one or two days a week to go vegetarian with your meal choices. There are differing answers as to just how many gallons of water it takes to produce one pound of beef. But there is no question that it takes more water to produce one pound of beef than it takes to produce, say, one pound of potatoes. Choosing some plant-based options now and then in lieu of meat can go a long way in helping conserve our natural resources.