recycling

Stay Hydrated Sure, But Why Are We Paying for Filtered Tap Water?

Posted on 07/31/2012 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your LifeTalk about the miracle of brilliant marketing: Did you know most bottled water is actually filtered municipal water? Put it in a pretty bottle, throw on a sexy label and mention something about a mountain spring, and we’re willing to shell out  2000 times the amount of money it costs for something we could get virtually free (from whence it came to begin with!) Eee-gads have we been hoodwinked! I know, I know, there is something to be said for the convenience …

Take the “Don’t Throw That Away!” Challenge

Posted on 03/30/2012 by | The Ultimate Cheapskate | Comments

Money & Savings | Your LifeEvery day the average American generates about 4.5 pounds of garbage, a portion of which is – thankfully – recycled. But there are all kinds of things that we throw away that can instead be creatively reused for another purpose around the house. Like: lemon rinds to shine copper pots and pans; a boot without a mate becomes a flower vase; an old tire makes a great kiddie swing; and don’t even get me started about all of ways to …

Who The Heck is Phil The Pill & Why Does He Want My Rx?

Posted on 04/27/2010 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Personal Health | VolunteeringAARP Wisconsin was hanging out in Reedsburg this weekend with their new friend Phil The Pill from The P2D2 Program. Who is this mysterious man (bottle?) and what does he want with AARP members? P2D2 is actually a great awareness campaign spreading across the country where anyone can bring in their prescription or over-the-counter medications, thermometers or sharps (including ones for pets) to participating drop off locations, and they will incinerate them for free! If you’re like me you just …

Who The Heck is Phil The Pill & Why Does He Want My Rx?

Posted on 04/27/2010 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Personal Health | VolunteeringAARP Wisconsin was hanging out in Reedsburg this weekend with their new friend Phil The Pill from The P2D2 Program. Who is this mysterious man (bottle?) and what does he want with AARP members? P2D2 is actually a great awareness campaign spreading across the country where anyone can bring in their prescription or over-the-counter medications, thermometers or sharps (including ones for pets) to participating drop off locations, and they will incinerate them for free! If you’re like me you just …