Stuck to my guns with the pantry project through the packing of the kids’ lunches this morning, but then having to rush off to an early meeting meant - as it always does - that I didn’t toss a lunch for myself into my bag. There’s that planning ahead notion that I even underlined … [Read more...] about No Impact Week, Day 4: Food
No Impact Week
No Impact Week: Day 4
Hey everyone, IT’S FOOD DAY! This is the day I was most looking forward to. Like most people, I LOVE FOOD, I am open to anything and especially anything different. In Cleveland we have so many great options because we are so close to local growers and producers; you have to … [Read more...] about No Impact Week: Day 4
No Impact Week, Day 3: Transportation
This morning, my youngest and I walked to school together. Ever since I became a parent, I don’t walk or bike anywhere. And though there are fleeting moments when I miss long bike rides and aimless strolls with my Walkman (yep, that long ago), most of the time I don’t even think … [Read more...] about No Impact Week, Day 3: Transportation
No Impact Week: Day 1
Why consumption? As an American living in the suburbs of Cleveland, it is quite hard to not purchase one or more things in a single day. I think about my morning cup of tea; disposable cup and lid, tea bag, tea bag packaging. Sure, it’s only breakfast and it’s only a cup of tea … [Read more...] about No Impact Week: Day 1