Do you know what time and day of the week is the cheapest for stocking up on organic fruits and vegetables at the supermarket? It’s Wednesday night! Supermarket managers take inventory of perishables at night and mark down items that are overstocked. Supermarket circulars advertising sales that begin on Wednesday are circulated on Tuesdays. Combine the weekly sale with the markdowns, and you have a chance to score organic bargains every Wednesday night.

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Did you know it’s illegal to take sand from beaches in Hawaii? It’s also illegal to purchase sand online if it’s taken from Hawaii. The reason? There’s been an uptick in erosion in recent years, and Hawaiian beaches are shrinking. It’s easy to understand why this sand is for sale: It’s colorful, it’s unusual and it comes from a breathtaking destination. If you do see sand for sale online, report it to help get the listing removed. And always remember: Even small amounts in your shoes and bags should be shaken out and left on the beach!

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Looking for a rainy-day crafting idea that makes use of items you already have? Reach into your spice drawer for colorful spices to make DIY all-natural watercolors. Spices like nutmeg, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon and Chinese five-spice powder work best and produce beautiful deep colors. Just dilute with a little warm water (the warm water helps make it less grainy) and paint away. Since they’re totally nontoxic, paints made from spices are completely safe to use when crafting with small kids.

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