7/12/11

Take a moment to unplug rechargeable products around the house that keep draining electricity around the clock. Look for energy hogs like power tools, electric razors and toothbrushes. These items continue to not only draw unneeded power, but also wear down their batteries, making them less efficient over time.

7/11/11

A small collection of hotel soap bars is something many of us are guilty of amassing at home. One indulgent way to use them is to make them into flakes using a vegetable grater and sprinkling them into a bath; the flakes will foam up and create a luxurious bubble bath. It's like being on vacation all over again.

7/10/11

Tropical destinations often mean local wildlife like birds and small mammals begging for food from hotel guests along the beach or at restaurants. While it may be charming to feed them your leftover croissant, it can lead to behavior that destroys their natural instincts to hunt and gather. Just enjoy the animals and shoo them away.