Give up a day each year to collect money for charity - they can never have too many helping hands! Big events like national appeals are a great cause. But don't forget about smaller charities with tins that also need filling! #ActioninAugust #makeadifference...
Take a stand against socially and environmentally unfriendly business practices like sweatshop labour and excess packaging. Let your feet do the talking by changing brands and putting pen to paper - write letters to companies, the editor of your local paper and to...
Clock up kilometres - not costs! Leave the car at home for the day and cycle to your destination. Scooters, skateboards or rollerblades provide other methods of transportation. Of course you can't go past your own two feet to get you around - and you get a bit of...
With water shortages everywhere, every drop counts. Dripping taps not only waste a precious resource, but money too! Replacing the washer in a dripping tap should only cost a few cents and is a simple way to reduce your water usage and water bill too. #ActioninAugust...
Simple actions like taking your own reusable bags to the supermarket, buying biodegradable products, recycling and composting effectively all help to reduce the impact on community landfills. #ActioninAugust #makeadifference #madwomanfoundation
Haul yourself out of bed on a weekend to take part in a fundraising walk - sacrifice the coffee you would have had instead to pay the small entry fee. Get fit, help others and make the most of an early start - you can sleep in your next life! #ActioninAugust...
Fake it till you make it if you need to - smiling is one area where faking it is totally acceptable. Not only do you look more attractive, but flashing a smile on your dial can warm the coolest of hearts. Smiles are infectious - and definitely worth catching!...
Like a good chat? Volunteer to answer phones for charities such as Lifeline or other helpful hotlines. Sometimes people just need a listening ear to help them get through a tough time. You may have a positive impact on someone's life just by listening. #ActioninAugust...
Select cleaning products that are biodegradable and free from harmful chemicals. It's amazing what cleaning power common household items like baking soda and vinegar can have when combined with a little elbow grease. #ActioninAugust #makeadifference
Stop buying bottled water and start carrying around your own refillable bottle. Studies show transportation and environmental costs far outweigh the benefits of packaged water - get a long-life bottle with a filter so that you can confidently fill up at any tip for...