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Dear friend of Mother Nature, Are reusable bags creating their own environmental problems? Most of us have scores of them now - collected from festivals, giveaways, grocery stores - and most of them are going unused. We take a look at solutions. Other stories we're tracking this week: Maybe it shouldn't be a surprise to us but online searches for "electric cars" are up 55% since gas prices started rising. One bright spot in the real estate market: Some buyers are turning to small homes. Really small homes. Could you live in a 1200 sq foot house? An 800 sq foot abode? If you live in the American South, the cicadas are waking up after a 13-year nap. Here's what to expect next. Are rising gas prices affecting your budget? If so, what are you doing to reduce the impact? A meteor shower sparked by Halley's Comet peaks Friday (and those of you south of the equator are going to have the best view). Whole Foods Market unveils a rating system for household cleaning products sold in its stores. (But we thought all of their cleaning products were supposed to be "natural" :) One of the best ideas for Mother's Day that we've seen: Start a living garden for your mom. Looking forward to your visit, The team at MNN Follow us at Twitter | Like us at Facebook Quick Links How to pet a cat that bites: Practical advice if you have a finicky feline. Trees in your yard can reduce your power bills -- but only if you plant them in the right spot. Have you heard of babyfood swaps? It's a very clever way to make homemade baby food for your little one.Here's how to set one up. --------------------------- Sponsored Trains by the numbers :The surprising facts about rail transportation and the environment

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