running from snifflesWhen I walked into the post office this morning, I was scolded for going out in the cold with wet hair.
free-conomiesDoing it yourself is the fly thing to do. But if you can't do it yourself, find someone else to do it for you for free.
the ten minute desk makeover*First, sit in your desk chair in front of your computer. Make sure that all of your body parts are in neutral positions.<br />*Your head should be facing straight ahead, with your back upright against the back of your seat.<br …
[Green Girl] The Green WalletNow is the perfect time to start thinking about how to make your life a little greener. Many of us make less-than-green choices because we believe that living green means spending green. But that is not necessarily true. Think back …
no poo for you?A few weeks ago, I embarked on a daring experiment. After reading about the damage that standard-issue hair products can do to your hair, I decided to go without 'poo.
New Year's Eve Events930 Blues Café's New Year's Eve Bash featuring Rick Lawson, "The Baby of the Blues." Call 601-948-3344 for more info.
Eco-Resolutions to Live ByThis year, my New Year's resolutions are a bit different than before. Rather than an endless, open-ended laundry list of all of my perceived personal flaws that I need to change in 2008—but probably won't get around to—I made a …
how to travel for the holidays'Tis the season to travel to visit far-flung family and friends. With a little planning, it isn't hard to keep your holiday visits smooth and stress-free. Here's how.
What YOU can do about global warmingThe Kyoto Treaty is important, but the solution to global warming starts at home. Every small change helps. There are simple changes you can incorporate into your life.
more fly giftsOnly 13 days until Christmas. How much have you crossed off of your Christmas shopping list? I've suggested charities. I've suggested memberships. Now how about the truly do-it-yourself?
give a gift of fresh air and sunshineWhat else can you give for Christmas besides more stuff? Get in the spirit of togetherness with gifts of a shared experience. Gift cards and memberships are a good start. Give a gift of fresh air and sunshine with a …
[Fly] Mind Your Own BeeswaxBeeswax candles have a soft, creamy color and subtle sweet smell. A few simple additives can enhance the hue and aroma of your candles if you desire. Add a few drops of almond extract or peppermint oil, or perhaps a …
[Fly] Holiday Giving: How To TipAll year long, many of the people who make our lives livable work in relative anonymity: the mail carriers, the garbage people, the newspaper delivery guy. Others—like the folks who do our hair and care for our kids—we see frequently, …
[Fly] Write A Cool Holiday LetterYou know those awful, boring, photocopied letters with hokey snowmen that fall out of your Christmas cards from friends and relatives each year? Yeah, those.
[Fly] Up And AwayHoliday playlists stuck on shuffle, and the thought of braving mall madness with its manufactured cheer, can be enough to make you want to fly far, far, away. So go already.