Recycle Tip

Wait… Don’t throw your office shredder waste away. Instead add in layers to your compost or sprinkle right on top of your flower garden as a mulch. You can also mix this with dirt when you are planting a new flower, bush, tree or your vegetables. Prepare your dirt, compost, manure and add some of the shreddings to the mixture next time you plant…. you are using waste that will add fiber to your compost and you are adding further protection by permanently safeguarding important information that dosen’t need to go into the wrong hands.

A Few Freebies

Did you know you can get freebies from places like: Baskin Robbins, Captain D’s, Peter Piper Pizza as well as many others.

When you have a little time on your hands go to the websites for all of your favorite fast food joints, stores and look for mailing list signup’s, birthday club’s, or similar signup’s. Many of these send free coupons to you via email for you to print and receive incredible offers. Baskin Robbins gives a free cone (waffle or cake) or a cup of your favorite ice cream, Peter Piper Pizza sends one for a free  cinnamon pizza dessert, and Captain D’s sends you one for a free meal.

But that’s not the only place you can pick up some freebies. Social networking sites like MySpace and Face Book can give an array of freebies or huge discounts. Sign on to your social networking site and befriend or like all of your favorites…. products and stores. Then look for their offerings. Panda Express often offers a free personal portion of the newest entree when they release them on a special day.

Still want more? Michaels and Hobby Lobby offer amazing coupons such as 40/50% off any one regular prized items… and these are often weekly so you can stock up for an upcoming project you are offering!

So take a few moments and try some of these out…. freebies never feel so good  from doing very little to get them!

A Cold Treat

Plan ahead next time you a buy yogurt, and try it in a different manner! Freeze it until it is fully frozen…. pull out of freezer and wait ten minutes…. it will be a refreshing treat especially on those warm afternoons. Best of all you won’t have to feel guilty eating something that is also good for you!

Happy Fourth Of July

!!!Happy 4th July!!!

!!!Happy 4th July!!!

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America,

and to the republic for which it stands,

one nation under God,

indivisible, with liberty and

justice for all.

Bike Box… Mailbox?

This mailbox turned bike basket is so charming, it practically deserves its own address. A standard aluminum letter box is lightweight, fits gracefully over the rear tire, and provides a generous amount of storage for the goods you pick up on spins around town. The door’s latch keeps it securely closed so your items won’t slide out, even if there are a few bumps in the road.

Mount this carrier, which fits a lot more than just letters, on a flat rear bike rack.

Tools and Materials

  • Drill
  • Mailbox, by Gibraltar Industries
  • 6 plastic zip ties
  • Bike, M8 bike in Chartreuse
  • Rear bike rack, in Chartreuse

Mailbox Bike Basket How-To

  1. Drill 6 pairs of holes, centered and evenly spaced, into bottom of mailbox (space holes within each pair about an inch apart). Thread 1 zip tie through each pair of holes.
  2. Place mailbox on bike rack, and use the zip ties to secure it in place. The plastic ties are durable and weatherproof, and will withstand the elements.