Jen McCutchen

"My mission this April is to refocus my awareness on how I live day to day on and with the planet, the people, and myself."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
80 THIS WEEK
458 TOTAL

participant impact

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19

expressions of gratitude

shared
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26

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
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1.0

sharing economy

explored
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8.0

pieces of litter

picked up
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43

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
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1.0

community event

hosted or attended
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1.0

random act of kindness

completed
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1.0

hour

volunteered
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50

minutes

spent learning

Jen's actions

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 5 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Enjoy a Meatless Meal

Producing 1 kg of beef emits as much greenhouse gas as driving 150 miles, meanwhile, 1 kg of veggies or grains leaves a much lighter footprint! This week, I’ll shrink my climate impact by having 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Make Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community and Connection

Express Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness

Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to 2 people or perform 1 random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Community and Connection

Host a Gathering

Bringing people together helps strengthen bonds. I will organize and host a gathering, such as a potluck, coffee meet up, or shared meal, for friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors to foster connection and community spirit.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Keep My Community Clean

A clean community benefits everyone. Each day I am outside, I will pick up 5 pieces of litter to keep my community clean.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 30 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Offer a Skill or Service

Sharing our talents can benefit those around us. I will offer my skills or services to support my community, such as helping someone with a task, tutoring, repairing something, or volunteering my expertise.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Swap and Share with Others

Swapping and sharing resources reduces waste and builds community bonds. I will participate in 1 swaps or sharing activities, like borrowing items, attending or hosting a swap meet, or giving away items I no longer need to support a sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Community and Connection

How did expressing gratitude or performing acts of kindness impact you and the recipient? Did anything surprise you about your experience?
Jen McCutchen 4/14/2025 12:53 PM
- Foodie 🍱
- 15-DAY STREAK
Sometimes, it's really the little things that can turn a sour day to sweet. Having worked in retail FOREVER, customer service takes a special individual. I'm always kind to people serving me, but I could sense that my cashier today needed a little boost, so I was very patient, outwardly expressed thanks, praised their work, and got a bit of a calmer smile in return. I sensed that person just needed a positive interaction, so I'm hopeful that offsets the rough start they had in their day. I feel good being nice to people and see it instantly making (even a tiny) impact.

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- Morgan Nida 4/14/2025 1:49 PM
  
  Plant Parent 🪴
  
  17-DAY STREAK
  Oh boy! The times I've wished for you to visit me at the register in-between the years 2007 - 2019 are countless! Keep serving that greater purpose Jen! You're truly the best!
  
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- Ella Arce 4/14/2025 1:34 PM
  
  Plant Parent 🪴
  
  16-DAY STREAK
  As someone who worked in customer service for over a decade, thank you! I've been on the receiving end of a kind smile on a rough day in customer service and I can say confidently that it makes a tremendous difference. Keep on spreading that kindness and sunshine! You are so appreciated!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community and Connection

How did you participate in the sharing economy? (Consider posting a photo!) What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?
Jen McCutchen 4/09/2025 3:40 PM
- Foodie 🍱
- 15-DAY STREAK
My husband and I have been collecting items we no longer need and today was the day we made a run to our local donation center to get these out of our house and available to others that can utilize them. It always feels good to clean AND not to waste. These items were gently loved and have many more years of use for people that are in need of them!

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- Marie Wilson 4/09/2025 3:47 PM
  
  Earth Advocate 📣
  
  17-DAY STREAK
  Thanks for sharing your inspiration..and thank you for caring!! 🙏 Changing the world one act of kindness at a time!!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community and Connection

What was the most rewarding part of bringing people together for a gathering? Did you experience any challenges in hosting, and if so, how did you overcome them?
Jen McCutchen 4/07/2025 1:52 PM
- Foodie 🍱
- 15-DAY STREAK
I had friends and family over on Sunday to celebrate my husband's birthday, and it was such a lovely gathering of people that don't often see each other but that enjoyed one another that day! I served clean, homemade food including burgers made with Grass-fed/Grass--finished, pasture raised beef (but also had vegetarian options)! Lots of fresh organic veggies and fruits, some GF Mac & Cheese, and N/A Drinks that were crisp and refreshing- so I felt really good about serving loved one with a menu and event that was healthy and earth friendly.

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- Kristi Trujillo 4/09/2025 9:58 AM
  
  TEAM CAPTAIN
  
  Foodie 🍱
  
  7-DAY STREAK
  I love this for you! Coming together with your family to create your community and enjoy good food and company is the best! Sounds like a wonderful way to spend a Sunday!
  
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- Tara Ross 4/08/2025 6:23 AM
  
  Book Lover 📚
  
  17-DAY STREAK
  Jen,
  That sounds so fun, and I know your husband appreciates you for doing that. We need more people like you to serve up the good stuff for parties to keep us healthy and living longer.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife

What did you learn about the impact of your seafood choices on ocean health? What challenges, if any, did you encounter when trying to make more sustainable seafood choices?
Jen McCutchen 4/03/2025 12:44 PM
- Foodie 🍱
- 15-DAY STREAK
The "Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch" website is amazing! I had to limit my time as I could easily run down that rabbit hole all day, but I will be coming back to this all month to continue to learn about what they do and how they determine safe/enviro-friendly seafood options, but their "Recommendations" page has a wealth of info if you like making seafood part of your weekly dining routine, which I do. Good ways to prioritize quality and earth-positive choices in the real world!

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- Kristi Trujillo 4/09/2025 10:03 AM
  
  TEAM CAPTAIN
  
  Foodie 🍱
  
  7-DAY STREAK
  This is a great resource. I was buying shrimp the other day and was thinking, "I really should check out that website that tells me what options are the best for the earth..." thanks for the reminder! I'll look into this later this week :)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Well-Being

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?
Jen McCutchen 4/02/2025 4:51 PM
- Foodie 🍱
- 15-DAY STREAK
While Sumo Citrus is still available, I love having a large mandarin with breakfast. I tried a new black bean and veggie burger for lunch today that was quite tasty, and tonight I'm making Sesame Cauliflower with Rice and Snap Peas! I'll have a fully vegetarian day today!

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- Jen McCutchen 4/03/2025 12:47 PM
  
  Foodie 🍱
  
  15-DAY STREAK
  I love balancing my animal product intake with vegetarian intake, and it always feels great, but it's a good reminder this month to put extra focus on my meal planning to work in more of that!
  
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- Kristi Trujillo 4/03/2025 10:24 AM
  
  TEAM CAPTAIN
  
  Foodie 🍱
  
  7-DAY STREAK
  Yay full vegetarian meals! Hope you're feeling great after doing that!
  
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