Over time, your bed pillows can become full of dust mites, bacteria, oils, dirt and other things that cause them to smell. Most charities do not accept bed pillows for donation, and they are nearly impossible to recycle, so do the next best thing: Wash them. Since home washing machines tend to be too small to wash pillows, visit a local laundromat to give them a proper cleaning. Dry them on a low setting until they are completely dry. You'll be surprised how easy it is to get your pillows smelling like new again.

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You might wonder: Why clean your coffee grinder, if the only thing you're using it for is coffee? Over time, the natural oils and leftover particles from whole coffee beans can turn the inside of your coffee grinder rancid and also affect its performance, so it's important to clean it. But soap and water are not the answer. Instead, take 1/4 cup of dry rice and whir it up inside the grinder, which creates a powder that acts as a sponge to soak up the residual oil and coffee particles. Dump the rice and wipe the inside of your grinder with a damp towel, and you've got a clean coffee grinder.

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Did you know almost 80% of the flowers sold in the United States are imported? The carbon footprints for these flowers are massive when you factor in the refrigeration, airplane mileage and refrigerated trucks it takes to get those stems to your local store. To go green (and support American farmers), look for the hashtag #americangrown when buying flowers online, or visit americangrownflowers.org to find a listing of growers, florists and designers who specialize in using American-grown flowers and greens.

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