Imagine your pain relief floating in the Pacific Ocean. Not a pretty picture. Consider using something like IcyHot or Ben-Gay. Ben-Gay smells great, too! Walgreen's heating pad is also excellent, and the cat will snuggle up with you when it is in… more »

Running the Numbers, by Chris Jordan (see above link) is positively frightening. As you look at the images, you may feel powerless to change them, but you're not. Make a commitment to not buy single serving beverages, but to carry a coffee mug or w… more »

Today's Global Toaster Award goes to the ubiquitous K-Cup, which has made coffee a whole lot more convenient, but more much wasteful as well. In fairness, Keurig has posted a statement: http://www.keurig.com/environmental_policy.asp There is a reus… more »

It's the toys. Let's face it, the toy is probably more valuable than the food. I like the toys. So does the dog. He has a little blue and yellow stuffed animal that we play fetch with. But, kids really don't need more toys, and most children a… more »

Today's Global Toaster Award goes to the companies that make big, battery powered ride-on toys for kids. These massive plastic vehicles are a ridiculous waste of every resource, including the muscles that children are supposed to be building as they g… more »