Mothballs

It's getting to be time to put away your winter clothes for the year -- thank goodness! But don't pack them away with mothballs. Those things are literally poison, which is helpful in keeping moths at bay but not so good for your health.

An alternative? Cedar chips or blocks. You can find them at hardware stores (like Lowes), big box retailers (like Wal-Mart), and bed/bath specialty stores (like Bed, Bath & Beyond). They're inexpensive and much better for you than moth balls!

An added bonus: you can refresh cedar blocks and chips with cedar oil and/or sanding. This will keep your cedar investment working for years to come!

To your (mental) health

So we know that biking or walking instead of driving whenever possible is better for the environment. And it's pretty obvious that it's better for your physical health, too.

But have you thought about the benefits of walking or biking to your mental health and happiness? Exercise has been proven to elevate the mood, reduce anxiety, and help cope with depression. When you make biking to work, for example, part of your daily routine, you are measurably helping your body and mind, as well as your planet.

For an interesting article about the mental health and community benefits of biking, check out "Cycling is Good for the Mind as well as the Body" in the UK Guardian.