Have some old remote controls for your TV, VCR, DVD player or stereo in your junk drawer? Not only can you recycle them, you can also raise money for charity. The website donateyourremote.com repairs old remote controls and resells them to customers who are looking for a refurbished control. Just contact the company through its website, and it'll send you a prepaid envelope you can use to send in your remote. You choose the charity, and it donates 10 percent of the purchase price to the nonprofit of your choice.

The sugar substitute xylitol is commonly found in things like sugar-free mints, gum, chewable vitamins and even in some kinds of peanut butter and toothpaste. While it may have fewer calories than real sugar and is safe for diabetics, it can be deadly to man's best friend. When dogs ingest sugar-free items intended for human consumption, xylitol is actually about 100 times more toxic than milk chocolate. When a dog eats xylitol, it causes a rapid decrease in the canine's blood sugar level, which leads to seizures, brain damage and liver failure. If you suspect your dog has eaten xylitol, call the Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680.

Do you have a collection of comic books that you'd like to see go to a worthy and wonderful cause? The nonprofit Comics4Kids accepts comic books and distributes them to children in hospitals, kids in remote access areas and poverty-stricken locations around the world. Comics that aren't in good enough shape (or aren't kid-friendly in theme) are still accepted and either resold to raise money or given to arts and crafts programs at local schools. To learn how to give, just visit comics4kidsinc.org.