10/31/11

Here's a money-saving tip to try when the air gets colder outside: Turn your thermostat down just 1 degree. It's a temperature change that no one will really notice, but by saving that small amount of energy, you'll save money on your utility bill during the fall and winter months. And like your dad always said: If you feel chilly, put on a sweater.

10/30/11

Here's a simple way to upcycle a grocery store bag into a Halloween treat tote: Just paint the entire outside of a brown paper bag with chalkboard paint. Then the kids can customize the front with chalk and draw whatever they want on it, like ghosts or a scary BOO!

10/29/11

This Halloween, instead of buying your kids face paints, some of which have been found to contain toxic ingredients like lead, try using cosmetics-grade makeup like lipsticks; they come in all sorts of shades. Another alternative is to make your own makeup with cornstarch, a little water and food coloring; just stir them together into a paste and apply.