What, you don't celebrate??
You should.
(Yes, I jump on any excuse! I have limited time before my children forbid it.)
OK, this one I normally don't, aside from reading The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, when I remember.
The ideas came after cleaning out the pantry. See if I do that again...
I was a bit overwhelmed at the number of plastic bags I had. Lots and lots just doesn't cover it. I have issues throwing them out I guess. We do use them as garbage can liners and Sophie (the dog) bags.
But I think I bring in WAY more then I take out... I have "invested" in the reusable bags that are all the rage. I forget them in the house or even in the car. Oops. I think I have used them twice...
I decided we needed to do something for Earth Day, since it is so highly publicized this year.
First, I decided to make a wreath. An all recyclable wreath. Husband asked if I was serious. I was.
My oldest LOVED it (He is my "save the Earth little man")! I think it took a LOT of time and it is NOT cute, but it makes me grin.
I used WAY too many Walmart bags, and yet still have more. After today I am taking them all, wreath included, to the recycle bin.
Then I made the kids more shirts.
Really, I did.
(If I add that I LOVE them, would it make it seem less weird? Cause I do... SO MUCH)
Husband's response to the shirts? "Did you recycle, reuse, or renew anything in the making of them???"
Nope.
I bought new shirts, used toxic paint and I'm gonna do it again...
For dinner we are going veggie... and
dirt pudding for dessert.
I just realized they will be in NON-earth friendly plastic cups.
Shoot.
Let's say this "save the planet" thing is a work in progress for me...
This morning the plan was to take the kids on a walk after school and pick up rubbish in the neighborhood. It is snowing. Hard. We are changing plans. Maybe pulling out the colored paper... sorry trees.
We are also taking the kids to see
Oceans ~ the boys are SO excited!
Happy Earth Day!
