8/17/09

Turn any hotel room into your personal tranquil oasis. After you've checked into your room, take off your shoes and stuff them with that old newspaper you've been carrying all day. Next, grab some cubes from the icemaker and fill the sink with cold water and ice; soak hand towels in the chilly mix. Squeeze out a few drops of essential oil in the water, and roll the towel and place on your eyes to decompress. Breathe in, breathe out.

8/16/09

Don't use plastic sandwich bags when making a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch. Instead, choose from three options (ranked from greenest to easiest): a hard-plastic lunch box, wax paper or aluminum foil. The lunch box is reusable, but if you're forgetful, you'll probably lose it. If so, then wrap sandwiches in biodegradable wax paper or recyclable aluminum foil. All are good choices; just do what's easiest for you and best for your PB&J.

8/15/09

Skip the free gift with your purchase of cosmetics. While it's tempting to take the travel tote or loot of unneeded moisturizers and makeup with your purchase, the reality is that you probably will never use it. The accessories and makeup will just get stashed away in the closet, or worse, thrown in the trash a few months later. Only take the free gift if you truly do want it and need it. Otherwise, politely decline.