Earth Day. 5 ways to celebrate!

Well, Earth Day, April 22nd, is fast approaching, and this morning I thought to myself "now what kind of environmental, hippie blog would I be if I didn't somehow address this?"

Not a very good one, thats what kind. An imposter, really (have you ever looked up synonyms for imposter? Google it)

Anyway.

Here are some simple ways to go through Earth Day (and possibly create new habits)

1) Shut off the water. Do you let the water run while brushing your teeth? It's a pretty sub conscience thing to do in our society, so don't feel bad. But next time you are scrubbing those pearly whites, see what you do.

2) Pay attention to your paper products. Do you use napkins? Paper towels? Kleenex? Toilet paper? Diapers and wipes? Does your family use paper plates or cups? Did you get a coffee to-go? It's amazing the amount of paper products one family will use (I'm not big on statistics since that generally implys the use of math, which, unless it involves measuring sugar for cookies, I'm so not there). Moving on. Use Earth Day to pay attention to your use of all that lovely paper. *I plan on using this topic in its own special blog post with awesome alternatives, fret not*

3) Fight the consumerism. Basically, don't plan a trip to Costco.

4) Cook from the earth. If you aren't already on board the "no processed, no boxed" train (or might be clinging desperately to the caboose *coughs*) then use this day as a reminder as to how delicious fresh dinner can taste. Never had Alfredo Spaghetti Squash? Here : http://www.thecomfortofcooking.com/2013/03/skinny-spaghetti-squash-alfredo.html
You're Welcome. *I used almond or soy milk instead of cows milk.

5) And last but not least... thank the Maker. Go for a walk, look at the sky and the beautiful spring in full bloom (depending on your location) and simply be reminded of how amazing it all is. How we were given this wonderful gift to be stewards over. Us! My, what faith He has in us. But then, that's another post for another time.

On a light note, here's a fabulous article I found which I'm sharing mainly because #9 made my day. I also think I'll do #27 with little T.
http://www.mnn.com/family/family-activities/blogs/30-great-ways-to-celebrate-earth-day-every-day

Happy Earth Day!

Welcome! Living with faith, not worry.

Hello! Well, I've finally jumped on board with the blogging world. It's late at night, nearing bedtime, and after a long fight with country livin' internet, hopefully this first post will be close to my own expectations.

I went back and forth on whether or not to name my blog something that isn't quite true yet. My DH just recently began the police academy, so we have yet to take the final steps in becoming a LEO and LEOW. But after 5 long years, we are at a point where we feel we should be. And so I decided I couldn't let the fear of failure stand in the way of something as simple as naming my blog. Fear of putting something out there in the world that MIGHT not happen. That I MIGHT be devastated about, or worse, embarassed. So many unknowns. So many worries. So I decided to face those anxieties and those fears head on with the faith that my God will not let us down. That He is bigger. He is more than my worries and more than my fears.

So I named my blog what I wanted to name my blog. Not something based off the fears Satan would have planted firmly in my mind, if allowed that chance.

Hopefully throughout my blogging journey I will be able to share with you all not only my journey with God, but to also share tips from my journey as a crunchy momma.

Well its well past bedtime for Mr. T, so I'm out. God bless everyone!