one small change month 2:week 1

i was thinking about this month's challenge while getting ready this morning. earlier this week, i bought myself a 20 piece set of pyrex storage containers (on sale at kohls)this purchase was the highlight of my week! oh the possibilities and less use of plastic wrap and plastic containers.

and then i realized last month was mostly focused on my in home paper use, with growing awareness of my use outside the home. this month, i realized i need to be more conscious not only of grocery bags from retail stores, but packaging of products and perhaps some better bulk buying (eg bringing my own containers for bulk products vs using the bags) this month's challenge is focused more on planning at home to be prepared for our very plastic packaged world.

and it figures, i was at 50% yesterday. i brought my smoothie mug to robeks with me but forgot my shopping bag for the craft store. ugh. one mistake to make the rest of the month better - let's hope.

thinking about spring

yesterday i caught myself thinking about spring and what i'd like to grow in the garden. at first, i was thinking we'd do a csa, but then i remembered we have such a big yard and i'd love to tend to a garden. then alan was quick to remind me that we really should give our seeds a head start indoors to really make the most of our ohio growing season. imagine my excitement when i came across this tutorial tonight. it fits right in with my drive to be more eco friendly and resourceful.

my other diy tutorial i found was via martha stewart. a salad table to keep bentley and other naughty pests from our greens. i'm already starting to plant ideas in alan's head.

new shoe wants

it's almost spring, which means 2 things: 1) winter shoes are on sale and 2) spring shoes are coming out!

so, here are my winter shoes i want - not really on sale yet though


and here are my spring/summer shoes i want. and they're on clearance!

one small change month 2: reusable bags

month one is done and the non paper towels have a permanent place in the kitchen. and the cloth napkins are still out to use instead of paper. i have them out for guests. i've been better about asking places out to hold the disposable items (napkins, utensils). although, my husband did ask me last night where he can keep emergency paper towels for 'emergencies.' i tried to have him explain a potential situation, and suggested a dark rag instead. i think he just needs them as a safety still at this point, but i'm hoping he is able to fully transition as well.

so for month 2. what to do? i want to do the family cloth, but not sure if i'm set up to do something like that. (i just had my wisdom teeth out friday and february snuck up on me). it might have to wait for march. i could do reusable bags for shopping and snacking. (the amish friendship bread was really hurting my bag usage). or i could do some homemade green cleaners. i have till the end of today to decide.

ps. happy candlemas today! more light is on its way!