Wanted: nice, previously loved children's clothing, sizes for elementary age. Also, NEW unopened packages of underwear and socks. Will be donated to children at local schools.
Conservation
Don't vacuum up a broken CFL light bulb (the curly kind). Sweep pieces into a plastic bag. Wipe up shards with a wet paper towel. Seal it all in the bag and open a window to allow ventilation!
International Affairs
"A penny in the United States has little worth, but in Pakistan and Afghanistan a penny buys a pencil and opens the door to literacy." (www.penniesforpeace.org)