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.
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.
Yes, You Can Reuse Vacuum Bags
Posted on 23. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Those disposable vacuum bags can actually be reused several times — if you don’t mind the bother. Here’s how.
Start Scouting for a Natural Christmas Tree
Posted on 22. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
The holiday season is at hand, and early bird families will start decorating Christmas trees next week. This year, go for the green with a locally grown tree.
Weekend Project: Prep for a Greener Thanksgiving!
Posted on 21. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Holidays, Thanksgiving, The Daily Footstep
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This weekend, work ahead on food preparation — and make it a greener (and less frantic) holiday!
Be Thankful for Veggies This Thanksgiving
Posted on 20. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Holidays, Thanksgiving, The Daily Footstep
No, you’re not expected to become a vegetarian if you want to go Green. But why not try a few new veggie dishes at the Thanksgivin
Convert to LED Christmas Lights
Posted on 19. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
Two or three years ago, LED Christmas lights were a pricey specialty item. Now you can find them at your neighborhood big-box discount store. Time to convert!
Keep Your Cat Indoors (The Birds Say Thanks)
Posted on 18. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Each year, domestic cats kill over a billion birds — enough to impact wildlife population. So keep your cat indoors, especially during nesting season.
Give Your Kids a “Green Hour” Outdoors
Posted on 17. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
It’s tough to teach kids an appreciation of nature when they’re hunched over a video game or computer screen. But here’s a solution: the Green Hour.
Try to Avoid the Express Checkout Line
Posted on 15. Nov, 2008 by Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
Standing in the 15-items-or-less line at the store? Perhaps you could have better planned that shopping trip. A little planning will save you time and money.