Instead of tossing a wad of parsley stems into the compost bin, harness their natural deodorizing properties to create a soothing spa treatment instead. Parsley is loaded with chlorophyll, which is a powerful natural deodorizer with antibacterial properties. While it’s known as a natural breath freshener, it can also be an amazing astringent for your feet. Just fill a shallow bowl with hot water and add the parsley stems to the water. Let it steep and soak your feet for about 15 minutes. They’ll come out refreshed, relaxed and clean.

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Ever wonder how to recycle unusual things like rubber flip-flops, dehumidifiers and mattress box springs? When it comes to the odd and atypical, there is an online resource to help you make sure it gets diverted from the landfill. The website RecycleNation (recyclenation.com) is an online database that helps make recycling as easy as possible. This regularly updated site lets you search by recyclable and matches up your geographic location to find the recycler nearest you. Results offer contact info and hours of operation of recyclers in both the United States and Canada.

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If your kids (or you) tried a new sport or you’re no longer using fitness equipment you invested in, don’t let the gear gather dust when you can make some money from it. The retail chain Play It Again Sports actively buys lightly used sports and fitness equipment, which they resell in their stores. Each store’s wish list varies but often includes baseball, golf, hockey, football, soccer and fitness products. These stores are also a great place to buy lightly used items at a discount, if you’re taking up a new athletic activity.

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