A child's stuffed animal may be her best friend, but over time, it can get dirty and be a breeding ground for unhealthy germs and bacteria. The good news? You can usually launder it in the washing machine. Just use the gentlest cycle you have and a laundry detergent designed for cold water. Then hang the animal to dry outdoors using clips to dry it out and take advantage of the natural disinfecting properties of the sun's rays. If a stuffed animal can't be machine laundered because of delicate detailing, just place it in a brown paper bag, generously sprinkle baking soda on top and shake away. Brush off the excess and let it disinfect in the sun for a few hours.

If there are certain airlines you don't fly often but have racked up a small amount of frequent flier miles, consider donating the miles to charity. With as little as 1,000 frequent flier miles, you can support nonprofit groups like UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity, the Humane Society of the United States and amfAR, which use the donated miles to secure airline tickets for their valuable work. It's as simple as logging into your account and searching for "donate" in the search box. With a few clicks of the mouse, you can help these worthy charities.

Many people are raising their own chickens, so they have an ample supply of free-range, organic eggs in their own backyard. But ask anyone who has done this, and they will tell you there are times when the supply far exceeds the demand. Whether you raise chickens or not, if you find yourself with an extra supply of eggs (maybe they were on sale), do two things to extend the life. First, use a pencil to mark the eggs with the date you collected them; use the older eggs first. Second, since eggshells are porous, you can coat them with vegetable oil if you aren't planning to use them right away. This creates an airtight barrier and keeps the insides of the eggs fresher for longer.