July Summary Advice

Here's a summary of advice from July.

July 1	Check out how much electricity your appliances use
July 2	Figure out how much money your appliances use
July 4	Keep track of electric use on line
July 5	Store water jugs in the back of the refrigerator
July 6	Energy use is almost invisible, but not inexpensive
July 7	Make wax-covered pinecones for fire starters
July 8	Teach your children to make t-shirt bags for money
July 9	Pack ID, Credit Card, and Meds (plus trail mix)
July 11	Have your children pack their own suitcases
July 12	Make a backpack out of old jeans
July 13	Organize family activities with a three-choice list
July 14	Buy durability wisely, even if it costs more
July 15	Pack a lunch with precycled bags
July 16	Pre-pack your suitcase with those things you always forget
July 18	Make granola
July 19	Hide the "to do" pile; just show the list
July 20	Make lists to help with repetetive decisions
July 21	Seek out shade trees
July 22	Make hummus
July 23	Decline plastic bags (if possible)
July 25	"Fry" an egg with a cardboard solar cooker
July 26	Use a black hose to heat water outdoors
July 27	Start a Mommy Dollar Bank Account
July 28	Brushing well is more important than using toothpaste
July 29	Encourage friendships between your kids and your own friends