The day after Thanksgiving is considered America’s busiest shopping day of the year and the unofficial start of the international Christmas shopping season. In response to society’s mass-consumerism and over-consumption, this day is also celebrated by some as Buy Nothing Day. The idea for this informal holiday originated in 1992 in Vancouver, Canada, and is [...]
When it comes to clothes and shoes that my family no longer wears or never quite fit us, we have always given them away to friends and to area shelters. However, sometimes our sneakers are so well worn, they seem worthy only of the trashcan. Well, I have a new plan for our old sneakers [...]
Here are some everyday things to do. • Keep our air clean – Walk or bike when you can, instead of driving. • Save electricity – Turn off lights, appliances, and computers when not in use. • Help the trees – Read books from the library. Recycle newspapers, magazines, and cardboard. • Learn how to [...]
