Wrapping Up Christmas
Posted on 26. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
Now that Christmas is over, it’s time to clean up the mess. But what to do with all that used wrapping paper? It’s not a good candidate for compost or recycling.
Holiday Entertaining? Skip the Disposables
Posted on 23. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
Having family over for the holidays? It’s tempting to consider the convenience of disposable plates, napkins, and tableware. But there’s a better way.
A Computer for Christmas? Consider Laptops
Posted on 19. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
f you’re buying someone a computer for Christmas — or expecting one yourself — consider a laptop. They use less power, and there’s less to recycle later.
Host a Regifting Exchange
Posted on 18. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
We’ve all got a few of them tucked away in drawers and closets: perfectly good, unopened gifts. Here’s a fun way to get around the tackiness of regifting.
Find Out if that Christmas Toy Is Safe
Posted on 15. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, The Daily Footstep
Many potential Christmas toys bear unwanted gifts — in the form of lead, cadmium, chlorine, arsenic, bromine and mercury. How do you know which are safe?
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.
Save Paper and Energy with Holiday eCards
Posted on 02. Dec, 2008 by Chris Baskind in Christmas, Holidays, Living
There’s no need to waste paper on holiday cards. With nearly everyone having email access these days, eCards are an eco-friendly way to send season’s greetings.
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.
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.