It seems any household with children has the inevitable box of worn-out, broken and unwanted crayons. Instead of throwing them out, why not put them to good use by sending them to the company Crazy Crayons? The company, which you can find at CrazyCrayons.com, employs people with developmental disabilities and gives them a job taking old crayons and making them into fun new coloring products. Over 100,000 pounds of old crayons have been made into new shapes, like stars, puzzles and more. All you have to do is box up your old crayons and send them in, and the company does the rest to turn your trash into treasure.

When kids see trash and recyclables put on the curb to be picked up, it's hard for them to understand where the stuff actually goes. The website IWantToBeRecycled.org has an educational and interactive tool to show your kids exactly where your recyclables go and what happens to them. Each recyclable tells the story of how it's collected, sorted, processed, converted and manufactured into a new product. There's even a game where your kids can become the ultimate "super sorter" and run their own interactive recycling plant.

It's time to cruise down the health food aisle and give raw, unrefined coconut oil a second look. The wonderful superfood is more than just something to cook with. Since our skin is the largest organ on the body, it's important to moisturize it with ingredients that are pure and natural. Coconut oil works beautifully as a natural deodorant (there are many recipes online) and moisturizer because it's naturally anti-microbial, and it neutralizes germs that cause bad odor. When melted, it's the only oil that your hair drinks in; other oils simply coat the outside of the hair follicles. But my favorite use is dropping a spoonful in my morning coffee for a tasty nutritional boost.