Seven DIY gifts you can make in a weekend
Do-it-yourself gifts sometimes get a bad rap. Think about how many macaroni necklaces and Popsicle-stick frames you made for your parents as a child.
But DIY gifts can be the most thoughtful and personal of presents. They can also be quick and inexpensive. Sure, Popsicle sticks are cheap, but you may want to give something you can be proud of now that you’re all grown up.
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Six tips to go car-free
(I Rode My Bike. Creative Commons photo by Bike Portland)
September 22 is World Car-Free Day! Folks all over the world are pledging to ditch their cars and use bikes, transit, and their own two feet to get around.
Fuel and emissions from cars are major culprits in climate change. Cars are harming our oceans. They stress us out and cost us money in gas, maintenance, and parking.
Use a wish list to save money and reduce waste
“I want, I want, I want.” We are wired to shop, to hunt, to gather. At some point, however, our overflowing closets, garages, rooms, and depleted finances say, “Stop! Please stop.” We can also help reduce waste by limiting our purchases. Consume less; pollute less.
You can still have what you want, but there’s a better way than constantly pulling the buy-impulse trigger, and it involves
