Team Green

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...

Thankfully, I use to be minimal/zero waste prior to having my child. Since having my child, being minimal/zero waste is really not an option. Recently, I've been making steps toward getting back to minimal waste. I'm thankful that I already have the knowledge and experience! I still have some areas that I need to work on to be minimal waste...

In preparation for my spring and summer garden, I spent some time researching which of the new plants I want to try will grow well together. Companion planting is a fun puzzle to solve, and I’m excited to see how some of these combinations thrive side by side. On the overwintering front, my garlic and shallots are looking spectacular—healthy,...

I'm late to the party but I got my daily and one time tasks dialed in yesterday! Looking forward to learning about some new areas this year like invasive plant species, responsible pet owndership and decluttering for my mental health and the environment.

This week, I've tried to sneak in more fruits and veggies into my meals. Last night's salad had the addition of blueberries, dried cranberries and a few more nuts and seeds. Excited to see that some farmers markets are starting again! Tried more avocados, salads, greens added to my savory oatmeal, and batch cooked a bunch of fajita veggies for...

I notice when I'm making lunch to take to the office, I reach for the take out plastic containers (the taller soup ones) that we've accumulated. Glass can be heavy so I've been using a bento box from a local culinary store and want to research getting a bulk qty of BPA-free and heat-resistant plastic containers to use. Part of me wants to get...

I have been getting things done each day and logging my results

Going to the Growing Gardens Spring Plant Sales today in BOulder

Mid-day walks after eating lunch and an evening walk after supper really makes a difference for my overall well being, and digestion! I feel much better once I've done a quick walk.

I'm taking a Push Your Pace program on the peloton tread. I've been enjoying the schedule and pushing myself to run faster. Saturday will be my longest run at 60 mins!