Earth Friendly

I’ve been wondering when aluminum foil would become more eco-friendly, haven’t you? Well, Reynolds is now selling 100 percent recycled aluminum foil. With grilling season now in full force (especially with the exceptionally warm weather we’re having in Ohio), you no longer have to feel guilty when you steam your vegetables to perfection on the grill.

By entering Reynolds’ Go Silver Live Green Sweepstakes , you could win some amazing products. Every week a new winner will be selected, but there will only be one Grand Prize winner at the end of the contest. Regardless of whether you enter, make sure you start using eco-friendly aluminum foil.

Could you use an extra $200? Bright Hub is giving ten lucky winners a $200 Visa card. Just imagine if you won…you could buy eco-friendly light bulbs for your home, purchase a fancy composting bin or you could always pay the bills. An added plus is that you can also sign up to receive Bright Hub’s newsletters…make sure you select the green living topic.

Three early bird winners will be announced on May 15th, and the remaining seven will be selected on June 15th. So don’t forget to enter the sweepstakes, and if you send the entry to your friends, you receive an extra entry for each friend who signs up.

Fresh cut flowers make a wonderful centerpiece and gift, but usually they can only be enjoyed for a couple of days before their stems start to droop. This is one of the many reasons why potted plants and trees are a better option. However, if you prefer a fresh Mother’s day flower arrangement from 1800flowers or a colorful centerpiece for your dinner party, there are ways to make the flowers last longer.

First, place the flowers in a clean vase after you have removed the leaves from the stem and fill the vase with lukewarm water (removing the stems will prevent the flowers from rotting). Over the next three days, remember to add the florist’s flower food (this usually comes with your flowers in a small packet). Also, changing the water every few days helps too. Lastly, place the flowers in a cool room away from the sun or heat.

Keeping these simple steps in mind can keep your beautiful Mother’s day flower display or party arrangement fresher so you can enjoy them longer.