Weekend Project: Donate Unused Toys Before Christmas
Posted on 05. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
With less than three weeks before Christmas, this weekend would be a great time to work with your kids and thin out the underused toys cluttering their closets.
Use Glass Food Containers for Storage and Cooking
Posted on 04. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Despite the U.S. FDA’s insistence that plastics containing Bisphenol A are safe, plenty of studies suggest otherwise. Opt for glass storage containers instead.
Consider Motion Sensor Switches At Home
Posted on 03. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Your parents were right: a good way to trim that power bill is by turning off unnecessary lights. And motions sensors are a convenient way to make it happen.
Money-Saving Tip: Keep a Weekly Driving Log
Posted on 02. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Want to start saving gasoline — without installing any special equipment on your vehicle? Then keep a driving log. Here’s how one can save you money.
Quick Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen
Posted on 01. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Let’s save some energy in the kitchen! Here are collection of quick-and-easy tips for trimming your monthly utility bill. Please add your favorite tips in our Comments section!
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?
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.