According to the Humane Society of the United States, one of the biggest mistakes good-hearted people make is assuming a baby deer observed alone must be an orphan. But the truth is, if the fawn is calm and lying down quietly, the odds are the mother is not too far away. The mother usually visits her baby a few times a day and will avoid revealing her presence while you are around. Unless the fawn is crying or wandering alone, there's no need to contact a wildlife rehabilitator.

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Here's another reason to take shorter, less hot showers (other than to save water and energy): They are better for your skin. When you take a long, scalding-hot shower, it actually can lead to the natural oils on your skin being stripped off. This can cause your skin to become dry and itchy instead of feeling clean and fresh. The ideal temperature is a lukewarm setting and a showering time of about five minutes. A lower-temperature shower will take less time for the water to get to the ideal temperature, too, which saves even more time and water.

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If you have a hard time remembering to water your houseplants, here's a little trash-to-treasure idea that can help them live a little longer. When you repot your houseplant, add a few broken-up natural wine corks to the soil. The corks are both biodegradable and highly absorbent, meaning they'll retain water in the soil like a sponge. But unlike most sponges, which are not natural, these will break down over time. And when they do hold onto excess moisture, they'll gently release it into the soil, helping to extend the time between waterings.

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