Gift Idea: Membership in an Environmental Group
Posted on 30. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Here’s a great way to share your love for the environment all year long: Give gift memberships to Environmental groups this holiday season.
Use Recycled Materials for Gift Wrapping
Posted on 29. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
With a little imagination, you can turn otherwise useless items into festive and artsy adornments for holiday gifts. Be creative — and have fun!
Make a Christmas Buying Plan and Stick To It
Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
For months, marketers have been designing ways to tempt you to overspend today. It’s Black Friday, the day you most need to make a spending plan and stick with it.
What to Do with All Those Leftovers
Posted on 27. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Holidays, Thanksgiving, The Daily Footstep
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. It’s the traditional start of the holidays — and leftovers season. So what to do with all that extra holiday food?
How to Green Your Carpet Cleaning
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Home & Garden
Whether it’s wall-to-wall carpeting or area rugs, your floor coverings will eventually need a good cleaning. But the last thing you need is chemical cleaners.
Green-Up Your Car Before Holiday Driving
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Holidays, Thanksgiving, The Daily Footstep
With Thanksgiving coming up tomorrow in the United States, a lot of families are getting ready for holiday travel. Here are a few things to check before you go.
Attract Birds to Your Yard This Winter
Posted on 25. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Want to enjoy a reminder of spring through the coming winter months? Stock a bird feeder in your yard. Feeders can be homemade or built from recycled materials.
Five Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Dry Cleaning
Posted on 24. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Living
Dry cleaning fluid is a major contaminant of groundwater aquifers. But there are now more environmentally friendly ways to keep your clothes looking great.
Eat Local Year-Round with Home Fresh Preserving
Posted on 24. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
It’s not too late to to try your hand at late season home canning. “Home fresh preserving,” as it’s known these days, is a great way to eat local year-round.
How to Become a Composting Guru
Posted on 23. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Home & Garden
With more municipalities going to curbside recycling, running a compost heap isn’t just for the crunchy set anymore. Here’s how to know what belongs in the pile.