11/18/2012

Now that there's a chill in the air, furry mice are scurrying to find someplace warm to nest: your home. Instead of poisonous or inhumane glue traps, catch and release the mice. Humane mousetraps are designed to entice the mouse into the trap; once the mouse enters, a door closes and the mouse is caught. Release the mouse far away from your home where it can safely nest.

11/17/12

If you're registering for gifts for a wedding, housewarming or any festive occasion, it's easy to get greedy when choosing gifts at the department store. Remind yourself to not let it go to your head. Register for items that you truly need, not just stuff you think you want. Think quality over quantity, and encourage people to pool their money together to get you one fabulous gift instead of 20 things you'll probably never, ever use.

11/16/12

Buy local brewskis for the weekend. Organic beer is the greenest choice, but since it's not the easiest to find, do the next best thing and go local. Local breweries are a greener option because the brew has traveled the fewest miles. Fancy imports mean that gas-guzzling freighters lugged the beers here from their country of origin to your local store.