Which is the greener choice - buying an artificial Christmas tree or the real thing? The makers of artificial trees say one that’s used for at least five years has less environmental impact than the energy it takes to harvest and transport real trees. Growers say live trees are a renewable resource and buying one every year supports farming and keeps plastic out of landfills. Source Link
Whether you’re the cook or a guest, you can keep a holiday dinner from busting the scales. If you’re the host, limit the number of food choices to seven or less; try steamed green beans instead of green bean casserole and swap applesauce for oils in recipes. As a guest, think about how uncomfortable it feels to overeat and choose alcohol or dessert, but not both. Source Link
You want Alexa to be ready to help anywhere in your home, but here’s where you don’t want to put an Amazon Echo or Dot. Keep it away from a kitchen sink or anywhere water could cause damage, or near a TV where it could mistake a program's dialogue for a command. And keep Alexa away from windows where someone outside the house could hijack it. Source Link_
