Recycle Tennis Shoes?

July 4, 2009 By Anne

I got a Greenwise magazine from Publix the other day and in was an article about recycling your old tennis shoes. I thought, Wow, what a great idea. So I wanted to pass along the information.
Nike has a program called Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe. Athletic shoes (any brand) are ground up for reuse in playgrounds, running tracks, basketball courts and more. You can mail your shoes in or find a drop off location here. Their website asks that no cleats, dress shoes or shoes with metal pieces be recycled. And to please make sure the shoes are dry and free of mud and dirt.
This sounds like a great idea for shoes that can’t be worn anymore. I always try to donate, but some shoes are not good enough. I looked and there is a drop off location near my home, so that’s where our shoes will go from now on!
For more info. check out their website nikereuseashoe.com.

Anne

I'm a mother of 2 who likes to get involved in too much! Besides writing here I started a non-profit, I'm on the PTO board, very active in my community and volunteer in the school. I enjoy music, reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with my family. We just adopted our 3rd cat and love them all!

Way to go Adam

June 25, 2009 By Anne

My stepson came over for dinner for Father’s Day and told us he is now using a PBA free water bottle and refilling it!

Let me give you some history…
Adam was always using store bought bottles and he never really finished them and rarely refilled them and never recycled them! This was before we decided not to buy anymore bottles. I would always find water bottles in his room half full or in the trash can.
So way to go Adam!! High five!!

Anne

Glass Straw Giveaway!!

June 21, 2009 By Anne

Check out these adorable His and Her Glass Drinking Straws from Daedra at Strawesome.

Daedra is giving away a set (of His and Her) Glass Drinking straws on Frugal Coupon Living..
This is a set of two regular decorative drinking straws, the same size as your traditional plastic drinking straws. Both are in shades jewel tones tailored to the desires of two different people.
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Length: 8″
Diameter: 9.5 mm

If you’d like to enter, please visit Frugal Coupon Shopping to enter. There are three ways to enter.
Good Luck!

Anne

Our Compost

June 14, 2009 By Anne

I mentioned we started a compost earlier and someone asked me how we did it.
We took an old Rubbermaid container we had in the garage and my husband drilled holes in the top and bottom to allow for air and rain to get in and drain out. We then added shredded newspaper, leaves and our fruit scraps. We have since been adding coffee grinds, fruit and vegetable scraps and any yard debris. I added water to it at first, then we had a ton of rain.
It’s going pretty good so far. My husband, Don, did go out and turn it ( he used a shovel and just mixed it up a bit). It has a lot of flies and ants and does have an order, but he said it wasn’t too bad.

Anne

South Florida Kids Consignment

June 12, 2009 By Anne

Friends of mine have developed South Florida Kids Consignment to help our community make money this summer! The event will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds the week of July 23 – 26. Up until then those that would like to make money selling all of their kids outgrown items can go to our website www.southfloridakidsconsignment.com and register their items now. There are detailed instructions on how to participate. Our event will sell your extra infant through teen clothing, accessories, sports equipment, etc. for you and 60-70% of the money will go back to the sellers. In addition, 5% off all net profit will go to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Palm Beaches. This is a great opportunity to clean your closets and purchase clothing and other needs for the fall. Please spread the word to all of your friends and family!

This a great way for everyone to recycle unwanted items!!