11/17/11

If you have gently worn baby gear and clothes, they can be given to women in need. One charity, Baby Buggy, was started by Jessica Seinfeld to collect these newborn essentials and give them to families who need them the most; the organization's motto is "Love. Recycled." So consider it or another nonprofit when you need to donate your lightly used strollers, clothes and toys.

11/16/11

When grocery shopping for fruits and vegetables, it is tempting to pick up a pre-packaged set of lettuce, peppers or fruit that's been pre-washed, sliced and diced for you. The reality is that not only is the excess packaging bad for the environment, it costs more. So choose loose produce and prep it yourself at home; you'll cut down on waste and save money, too.

11/15/11

While many of us are reading books on electronic devices instead of buying printed books, the written word still has value. If you're planning to unload a collection of books, why not consider donating to your local public library? Many libraries will gladly take books and use them for their fundraising book drives, where the money raised from the used book sales benefits their good works.