Someone gave my 3-year-old son a blanket as a gift. It wasn't the sort of thing I would normally buy - snow-white faux fur is sub-ideal for toddler purposes - but I hate to let things go to waste. I ...

Chanie Kirschner is a writer, advice columnist, and educator who has covered topics ranging from parenting to fashion to sustainability. Q: My office serves catered lunches every day and we use ...