7/23/11

An easy way to wrap a present is to place it inside a reusable shopping bag. Use the handles to tie a knot around the gift and then make a giant bow. It's a gift that gives twice: Not only does it wrap the present, but the recipient can use gift bag again.

7/22/11

If you plan on visiting a destination for a long period of time, consider becoming a temporary member of the public library in the city you're visiting. Instead of buying new books and bringing them with you, consider visiting a local library at the start of your trip. That way you can check out the books and then return them before you leave as both an eco-friendly and free way to catch up on your reading and lighten your load when you travel.

7/21/11

One of the perks of traveling and eating at a seaside destination is the wide variety of fresh, tasty seafood. Visit local restaurants when you eat out and ask about locally caught seafood before ordering. While many restaurants have a wide variety to meet customers' demands, it's the local stuff that is the freshest and has traveled the least, which means it has the smallest carbon footprint.