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Sometimes you find yourself trapped in a situation where you have ice cold beers in your hands but you don’t have the bottle opener around. There are several ways to open your beers… use a...
Bottle pyramids are a fun activity for people of all ages. It is fun to do at beaches and anywhere else you might want to make them.
Bottled water produces up to 1.5 million tons of plastic waste per year. That plastic requires up to 47 million gallons of oil per year to produce. And while the plastic used to bottle beverages...
Have you ever looked at the bottom of a plastic container (laundry detergent, milk, mustard, etc)...most have this little triangle with a number inside it...Do you know what that number...
Do you want to recycle your empty wine bottles into something useful? This time of year it is common to go through several bottles of wine and also have many overnight guests who may not know...
Storing your wine collection properly is important for your continued enjoyment. Properly installing a wine cellar shelf is easy to do with a few tools and some knowledge. We will discuss various...
If you’re like me, the idea of finishing an entire bottle of wine by yourself may seem a bit daunting. There was a time when I would for-go the pleasure of a glass, not wanting to risk letting the...
Metal water bottles are eco-friendly and after the scare about plastic water bottles leaching cancer causing "stuff" into the water you drank from them, lots of people are switching to...
Are you a frequent traveler, in and out of hotel rooms? If you are, there is no doubt that you get bored sometimes. Instead of eating away the boredom, consider amusing yourself in your hotel room.
Personalized wine bottles can be a great gift for any occasion, whether it is a birthday or holiday. Sometimes your favorite wines come in the drabbest bottles. Why not make personalized wine...
Vintage spice jars and bottles are hanging in their original decorative wood racks in hundreds of kitchens throughout the U.S. I personally prefer the charm of glass bottles and stoppers to the...
In 48 hours, you can purify water of all contamination including Cholera, typhoid and other germs. And it tastes great! No more buying bottled water. Imagine that. This is great for the...
Want to save some extra cash while going on a cruise?
Wine bottles are all unique and beautiful to look at. Decorating with wine bottles once you've collected them is a creative way to fill a room and display your collection. The labels are all...
Flavored vinegars are a new gourmet specialty that taste great and are relatively calorie-free. Unfortunately, if you buy them at farmers' markets or gourmet shops, they also are very expensive....
This basket of encouragement will be great gift for someone special for when they need it.
Saving money and keeping my baby healthy are two top priorities in my house. Here is how I do both at the same time by not buying disposable baby wipes. I have saved over $500 in four years. I...
Have you ever checked the bottom of your plastic water bottle? There are six different types of plastic resins that are commonly used to package water and beverage containers, foods and household...
Hydrogen offers a cleaner and more stable fuel alternative than fossil fuels such as oil and gas. It means using the power of water in a high pressure steam form to separate the hydrogen from the...
Grocery shopping for the elderly is different from grocery shopping for a family. Usually the elderly live alone or with their spouse. Products must be easy to handle, easy to open, and smaller...
Bringing a new puppy into the family is a happy occasion but also a costly one. With all the money you need to spend on vet trips, and food and such, it's nice to be able to save a little bit of...
We will show you how to make a fun and creative baby shower favor that can be used as a centerpiece or a favor for your next baby shower. It is very inexpensive and can add to your baby shower...
Summer time and the living is easy….. So goes the song but summer can be daunting. With a few everyday items a hot summer afternoon can become a rainbow of color.
Living a green lifestyle and living frugally go hand in hand. Buying less, recycling and finding ways to cut back on expenses such as gasoline and electricity are all green and frugal. Many...
There is a lot of hype about plastics and their potential health hazards. We all know the "chasing arrows" recycle logo and sometimes we see numbers ranging from 1-7 inside that logo. Do...
With the concern about toxins in fragrances and many chemicals in common household and cosmetic products, here's at least one way to reduce the levels of harmful chemicals: make your own shampoo!...
It's always important to drink plenty of water, whether during the hot summer months, or dry winter weather. Here are some tips to help!
Super power your aerobic or walking routine with these easy to make weights from recycled plastic bottles. Save a couple of your water and seltzer bottles (avoid soda, if possible!) the next time...
If you are having spurts of freezing conditions in your area at this time, you can easily protect your plants with a few steps in this article. Don’t let your plants be damaged prematurely! Enjoy...
Everybody loves cocktail weenies in sauce, but have you ever had kielbasa in sauce at a party or gathering? Inexpensive, simple to make and delicious, this is a great recipe that you can use for...
Many people take medicine prescribed by their doctors. Soon the pill bottles start piling up. There should be a use for something like these containers. They have tight drip proof lids and even...
I have held an overnight job for five years. I do price management, freight processing, and merchandising for a company in the retail industry. In my time there, I have seen many people stay for...
On a 1999 to 2002 survey by the US CDC indicates that 65% of US adults over 20 years old were overweight. Even scarier is that 30% of those over 20 can be categorized as clinically obese. ...
There are many uses for empty plastic milk bottles. However, your continued advertising of the brand of milk they once contained is NOT one of them. This easy way to remove those labels will...
Most plastics are generally identified by numbers embossed on their bottoms enabling us to know how safe they are for home use and how to recycle them. The numbers from 1-7, indicate the type and...
Have you ever seen bars or even homes decorated with cool neon glowing bottles. You can find them for sale but the cost is silly. By following these steps you can make your own neon glowing bottles.
You can go out and buy these air fresheners that last at the most... three good days? Try this and you will have your rooms smelling nice and fresh for a long time.
Surely you can just turn the box over and read the label to find out what the bottle is made of, right? Wrong! Manufacturers are not currently required to label their products. That leaves parents...
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Save money! These are the best ways to be green, and easy on your pocketbook at the same time; Reduce the amount of materials you buy. Reuse those that you...
Would you like to do a little sprucing up for the spring, but your funds are low and you're on a strict budget? Well, when the finances are low and options are limited -- it's time for the tough...
With the threat of the H1N1 virus, and every other flu bug upon us, the use of hand sanitizer has become a must. Those small bottles we all carry around, can really add up to a big expense. Here...
When you use something until you just don't want it or need it any more - what do you do with it? Could someone else or someplace else do something with it? How can you save a tiny part of the...
When you recycle your aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, you help the environment, you feel good about yourself because you're doing something good and at the same time you get extra...
Have you ever thought of how much your drinking water costs? If you buy your water by the bottle, you may be surprised. Studies have shown most bottled water to be essentially tap water. So what...
Once you have finished your last drop of wine, most people simply throw out the bottle when they could be recycling it or putting it to good use. Here are some excellent ways to recycle your old...
Once you have finished a bottle of medicine, you should always recycle your empty pill bottles. After all, they are plastic too! Instead of tossing them into the trash can, recycle your old...
A long time favorite down here in ‘bama country, Southern Sunkissed Delight is one of our most requested adult beverage treats. They’re great at pool parties, Bar-B-Ques, tropical luaus and even...
Here's how to make a basic liquid lip gloss that can be customized by using your choice of flavor oil.
"Mommeeeeeee! Ba ba!" It's the third bottle already today for your two year old, and it isn't even lunch time yet. Did you wait too long to take the bottle away? Is she ready to give...
The chemical called BPA is toxic. This chemical is commonly used in plastics for baby bottles, food and drink containers and as lining of food cans. Plastic is such a widely used product in our...
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