Use Rags
If old clothes are ripped or torn and can't be donated to a thrift store or repaired, cut them up and use them for cleaning rags.
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ACT NOW! One way kids can make a difference todayAugust 29, 2011
Save Gift Wrapping Items
Did you know that about half of the 85 million tons of paper products Americans consume each year goes toward packaging, wrapping, and decorating? Save the bows, ribbons, gift boxes and gift bags that others give you to use for wrapping future holiday gifts. August 28, 2011
Aunt Frances Says:
"Clyde’s like a blister–he doesn’t show up till the work’s all done." August 27, 2011
Control Your Temper
Hold your temper. Life will always throw problems at you. Learn to accept them, fix them when you can, and move on. Studies show that people who don't worry and fret live longer. August 25, 2011
Little Things Count
Stop for a moment and think of how you can help someone. Hold the door open for an elderly person. Don't interrupt people when they're speaking, or finish their sentences for them. Pick up something someone has dropped. Nice people make an effort to be thoughtful. August 24, 2011
Use A Broom
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and conserve water. Sweeping instead of using water also keeps chemical fertilizers and debris from polluting the ocean and other waterways August 20, 2011
Dispose Of Chemicals Properly
Don't dump oil, grease, pesticides, fertilizers, paints, cleaners, and other toxic household products down the drain. These chemicals can get into rivers, lakes, and the ocean. Find out how your town disposes of them. August 18, 2011
Rescue An Animal
Only one in four dogs finds a permanent, loving home. Get your next pet from a shelter and give an unwanted animal a second chance. August 17, 2011
Don't Take Yourself Too Seriously
Learn to laugh at yourself more--and less at other people. August 16, 2011
Health Care For Children
Help provide health care for children in Mexico. Click to donate. It's free! Go here. August 15, 2011
Be Realistic About Other People
Make friends with people who have qualities you admire, but don't expect them to be saints. Be tolerant of other people's faults. August 13, 2011
Green Pawprints
Use recycled pet beds and food containers. Make pet toys out of old socks. August 11, 2011
Listen
Let other people tell you their story. It's amazing how much you can learn from hearing others tell about their lives. August 10, 2011
Carry A Towel
Some public restrooms have air dryers (powered by electricity) for your hands. Others provide you with paper towels. Both of these waste resources. Instead, carry a small cloth towel in your backpack to dry your hands. August 8, 2011
Party Time!
Have a birthday party in the woods! See how many wildflowers your friends can name or how many trees they can identify. (You can prepare information sheets ahead of time.) Have each person gather a pinecone, put them in a pile, and see if everyone can find their pinecone again. August 6, 2011
Keep Your Ego In Check
Don't be a sore loser... or a sore winner. Don't mope and complain when something doesn't go your way, and don't brag about your awards, prizes, and accomplishments. Keep perspective about your failures and successes. August 4, 2011
Use Fewer Staples
Use paper clips instead of staples. The United States could save 900 tons of steel each year if every office worker used one less staple every day. August 3, 2011
Be Positive
Too many negative thoughts can destroy your energy and interest in life. It's good to be realistic, but try to see the good whenever possible. It might be hard at first, but eventually it will feel natural. August 2, 2011
Save Canadian Wild Lands
Help save prairie and forests in Canada. It's free! You can click to support several worthy causes here. |
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