What we do/can do for Earth Day.

EARTH DAY!!



Started over 40 years ago --its just starting to
catch on!!! I think we forget how much power we
have to reshape our surroundings and
ultimately our children’s future.



We already do a variety of things:
take our chic reusable tote out shopping

 turn off lights when you are not in a room.


reuse/recycle your plastic and tins.




For this Earth Day, some additional ways to improve our environment and our health:



Conserve Water

The amount of waste and chemicals in the production of water bottles is absolutely staggering. It is a myth that bottled water is healthier, and there are so very many fun and easy options now for healthy filtered water.



It is very simple to put a filter on your tap faucet.

Buy a stainless steel water bottle;
different colors for everyone
in the family works really well.

Your reusable water bottles pay for themselves quickly from all the money you save by not buying disposable ones.









Ride Your Bike


Riding bicycles have many benefits. First, it helps with the environment by eliminating carbon dioxide fumes because bikes don't run on gasoline.

 Biking offers many health benefits.


•increased cardiovascular fitness

•increased strength

•increased balance and flexibility

•increased endurance and stamina

•increased calories burned


Plus, being out on your bike is just flat-out fun. MOST Everyone can do it! The more time you spend on two wheels, the harder it is to take yourself too seriously!




Eat Less Beef

The production of meat and dairy requires the use of large amounts of pesticides, fertilizer, fuel, feed and water, and it releases greenhouse gases, manure and a range of toxic chemicals into our air and water.
You don’t have to convert to being a vegetarian on Earth Day, but here are some things to remember when making up your menu every week:

Remember meat is not the main course; it should be a small part of the meal. Fill your plate with salad and veggies first.

Seek out meatless recipes and ideas. We thought eating less meat would make for a boring and less fulfilling menu each week. This is absolutely not so. We have the most amazing, inexpensive meals and are always trying out new and exciting options. This has proven, for us, to be much healthier than eating the same meat filled menu every week.



Have  Some Green Craft FUN!!!!!

Last year each of my kids planted a small tree in our yard
and  my daughter and a few friends made paper.

TLC has a fun list and
check out Green Kid Crafts

Don't let being GREEN scare you
even if you do everything  in this post--
this Earth Day FIND ONE MORE WAY TO BE GREEN!!



We can all do better.