National Donor Day

Homemade Snickers Bars

To much work for me. LOL

http://www.bestyummyrecipes.com/homemade-snickers-bars-recipe/

Menu of the Purity Luncheon Bar in the R. Stirrett Co. Store in Sarnia, ON c1938

I love looking at old menus and reflecting at the prices.

Recycled crafts and other ideas

Crocheting with Plarn 

("Yarn" from Plastic Bags!)

Looks very neat but I don’t have the patience for this.

http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/plarn.html



Crocheted and Knit Dishcloths and Washcloths to Help Kick Your Paper Towel Habit

http://inhabitat.com/diy-crocheted-and-knit-dishcloths-and-washcloths-to-help-kick-your-paper-towel-habit/



Recycling Ideas for Furniture, Books, and Other Unwanted Household Items

http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/recycling-ideas.html 

Steps to help the environment

Top 16 Ways To Go Green

http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/ways-to-go-green.html 



How to Reduce Your Energy Consumption

Tips for conserving electricity and cutting your energy costs

http://www.nrdc.org/air/energy/genergy.asp 



10 Steps to Help the Environment

http://www.skininc.com/spabusiness/sustainability/38700997.html?page=1 

I like the last one.



21 Practical Ways to Help the Environment

Does anyone use a reel or electric mower?

http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com/21-practical-ways-to-help-the-environment 

Junk Mail

A Use For Junk Mail
So, until these opt-out forms start working, what can you do with all that junk mail? Here are a few ideas to create a use for junk mail:
• Recycle it: With well over half of all junk mail not being recycled, be sure to place yours in your paper bin to at least save a few resources.
• Compost it: Most paper and ink use non-toxic materials and soy-based inks. Avoid the glossy stuff and any envelopes with plastic. Put it through the shredder first and then use it as "brown" matter in your home composting bin.
• Mulch it: Shred non-glossy paper and use as a mulch around plants, shrubs and trees.
• Package Material: Crumble it up or even shred it and use it for a sustainable packing material.
• Animal Bedding: Use it on the bottom of your bird cage or as bedding for your hamster.
• Crafts: Let your kids use them for collages, paper beads, paper mache and other crafts.
Get creative and I'm sure you will find a use for junk mail not listed above.

I have posted something similar to this before.

http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/stop-receiving-junk-mail.html

How To Stop Receiving Junk Mail

There are several ways to stop receiving junk mail. Some cost money, others cost nothing more than a few minutes of time.

DMA Choice
This should be your first stop. Direct Marketing Association represents nearly 3,600 companies, each required to respect your preferences. Through their opt-out service, you'll be removed from many or even most of the mailers you now you receive, while still receiving the ones you want. It can be done online for free or through the mail for $1. Visit DMAchoice.org for details on how to stop receiving junk mail from their members. You can even do the same for your email.

Credit Bureaus
Pre-approved offers from credit card companies probably account for the largest amount of junk mail in most households. Although it's tempting to cost them money by using their enclosed envelopes to request your removal, it sadly doesn't work (and it may be illegal). Instead, here's how you can stop receiving junk mail credit card offers:
• Visit OptOutPrescreen.com or call 1-888-5-OPTOUT (567-8688) to be removed from the three major credit reporting agencies, Experian, TransUnion and Equifax. (This phone number will also remove you from various other mailing lists.)

The electronic opt-out is for five years only. If you prefer a permanent opt-out, contact them via phone or mail below and request they do not share your personal information for promotional purposes:
• Experian
o By phone: (402) 458 5247
o Mail: 901 West Bond
Lincoln, NE 68521
Attn: Consumer Services Department

• TransUnion
o By phone: (888) 567-8688
o Mail: Name Removal Option
P.O. Box 505
Woodlyn, PA 19094

• Equifax, Inc.
o By phone: ( 888) 567-8688
o Mail: Options
P.O. Box 740123
Atlanta, GA 30374-0123

Catalogs
Epsilon's Abacus Cooperative is a marketing tool for catalog and retail companies. Members contribute information about their customers in exchange for information about other customers that may be interested in their products. According to their website, you may opt out in the following ways:
• By Email: By sending an email to abacusoptout@epsilon.com and including the following information:
o full name (including middle initial)
o current address
o previous address if you have been at your current address fewer than six months
• Or Phone: By phoning 1-888-780-3869 and leaving the above information.
Please note that by opting out of the Abacus Cooperative database, you may stop receiving catalogs that you enjoy receiving.

Stop Other Junk Mail
The above options will remove you from the majority of mailing lists.
For all others, simply contact the company. Find a phone number and give them a courtesy call. No need to be rude; just simply request to be removed from future mailings. Business prefer not to waste money and should appreciate your notifying them. This make take a minute or two of your time but will save you time in the future, as well as the resources wasted in unwanted mail.

110+ Ways To Save Water

110+ Ways To Save Water

Let’s see how many do you already do?

I already do about 35 of these. I plan on starting to do more. 

http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/water-conservation.html