9/30/11

When served drinks on a flight, ask the flight attendants if they can give you your beverage of choice in the aluminum can only and just skip the plastic cup altogether. Since most airlines recycle the cans they collect, this is a simple way to stay hydrated and create zero waste 10,000 feet up in the air.

9/29/11

Oversized beach towels don’t just have to be for summer fun, they can help redecorate a home. Solid-colored towels are large enough to tuck into sofas to give them a new look and protect your furniture. The best part? If the towel gets a stain or the family dog sheds all over it, you can just untuck it and wash it clean.

9/28/11

Empty your junk drawer of those little condiment packets of lemon juice and sugar and pour them right into your hands. Scrub away; the sugar exfoliates dead skin and the lemon juice disinfects germs. This is a great thing to do when traveling on a plane to keep your hands clean, soft and germ-free.