We don’t have access to recycling services in our townhome community, but there’s one thing that I’m getting better at—saving my plastic grocery bags and food packaging. I admit I shop at Walmart, and I know I should shop at WinCo because it’s cheaper but for right now, I’m working on what comes easiest. Walmart delivers, so the case is closed for now. (It’s the little things, right?) Anyway, Walmart takes back grocery bags, and at the time of this writing, I’ve recently noticed that they also take back flexible food packaging. Though it’s taken time, I can now make half-second decisions about the things I buy while taking into…
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The Simple Journey Toward Sustainability
I love recycling, upcycling, and reusing. The concept of sustainability rings true to me. However, sometimes, it takes a lot of work and effort to do those things. I was raised without recycling in my house in a consumerist time. I grew up with throw-away everything. The concept of recycling wasn’t pushed then like it is today. Even now, I live in a community that doesn’t offer recycling services (but we’re working on it!). Once I decided I wanted to be a better steward of the Earth, I tried to do it all. To me, sustainability meant changing everything—fast! I tried the reusable paper towels and zip-top bags. The waterless…
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The Magic of Getting Your Partner on Board
I have a cat sitting on my hands and, thus, my keyboard. Apparently, it’s not acceptable that I’m still trying to type. She keeps rubbing her face against mine and pulling at my hands to pet her. She’s a cute, three-year-old cat that is a little snarky, occasionally cuddly, and surprisingly patient with the torture my three boys put her through. Yet she loves them. But what does this have to do with getting your partner on board with your ideas? My Husband Isn’t a Cat I wish getting my partner on board with every new thing I find was as easy as appeasing our cat. A treat, a good…
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Momentum is the Underrated Hack to Fulfilling Your Dreams
I have dreams. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to do more—reach more milestones, learn more things, pick up more momentum. If I could make it work, I would be a lifetime student. That’s one of my dreams: to always be learning. There are times I feel like those dreams get put on the back burner. In fact, there are days, weeks, and, in the past, even months that have passed without any progress toward one of my dreams. However, recently, I’ve discovered that doing a little something for myself goes a long way. You’ve heard the phrase, “You have to take care of yourself before you…