2/16/11

Whenever you can cut back on paper usage, no matter how small, it adds up over time. Select "no receipt" at the ATM machine when you withdraw cash; don't print out a boarding pass at home for your airline flight when you can send the boarding pass straight to your smart phone; e-mail yourself your grocery list instead of jotting it down on paper and read it off your phone instead. Little paperless decisions definitely add up.

2/15/11

If you're a crafter, avoid the temptation to buy cheap (and cheaply made) tools like scissors, cutting boards and glue guns at the discount store. Crafting supplies that break frequently end up costing more money in the long run and end up in the trash. One surprising place to find professional grade supplies is the hardware store for razor-sharp scissors, foolproof glue guns and much more.

2/14/11

Many cardiovascular pieces of equipment at the gym also have individual televisions connected to them that you can turn on and off. The next time you're at the gym, be sure to power off your TV when you're done working out. Also turn off other TVs on machines that are not in use to help reduce power use.