If shopping for humanely raised meats is important to you, consider looking for a turkey that has been raised as a "heritage" bird. Unlike factory farm-raised birds, heritage turkeys are allowed to grow slowly and develop a strong skeletal system; their life span can be from 3 to 7 years instead of as little as 5 months for factory poultry. Not only do these birds live a full, humane life, the meat is tastier and usually free of antibiotics and hormones.

Jet-setting across the country can take a major toll on the environment. Carbon emissions from flying contribute to global warming by trapping heat in our atmosphere. One round-trip flight adds about a half a ton of pollutants into the environment -- per person. But if you must fly, try to choose flights that go during the daytime. The reason is surprisingly simple: The white vapor exhaust clouds that form behind planes are trapped at night, but they're radiated by the sun during the day. It's these vapor trails that contribute to global warming.

Many of us try to avoid traditional dry cleaning because the chemical PERC (perchloroethylene) is used in the process. PERC has been attributed to a number of adverse health problems. One way to avoid chemical dry cleaning and still get professional results is to look for something called "professional wet cleaning." Unlike washing machines at home, wet cleaning uses no toxic chemicals and a computerized system to wash clothes precisely and mimic careful hand washing without any damage to the clothes. Everything from delicate sweaters to suits and jackets can be done using wet cleaning machines. To find a cleaner near you, visit nodryclean.com.