Yes, a wedding is your special day, but why ignore the environment? Sure, some people recycle an heirloom gown, but for today's eco-bride, hemp gowns are also an option. We heard about them from www.idealbite.com, which has links to those who sell the alternative fabrics. There's even one that twinkles with environmentally friendly LED lights, for just $3,200 (find it online at http://mycorset.com/bridal.htm).

— Advertiser staff

KEEP IT SIMPLE

WHOOPEE TI YI YO — GIT ALONG, LI'L DUST BUNNIES

Want to round up those dust-bunny varmints for a trip to the trash? Here's a tip from "Shameless Shortcuts: 1,027 Tips and Techniques" by Fern Marshall Bradley: Mist them. Yep, a spritz of water from a water bottle (a reused Windex bottle, say) should attract them and weight them down, which makes them easier to ride 'em in and roll 'em out with a sweep of the broom. Yee-haw!

— Advertiser staff

FINAL WORD

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