When I was little, St. Patrick’s Day wasn’t a big deal. I mean, we wore green and did the pinching thing but that was all, really. Now there’s a crazy leprechaun who makes a mess (that then has to be cleaned up by the person who actually made the mess to begin with) and “gold” chocolate coins that we “need” because it’s been a little over 4 weeks since Valentine’s Day and we still have about 5 weeks until Easter. That logic is lost on me. Sorry.
But something I do think is really logical is the idea of going green. I know, I know…we weren’t talking that kind of green but just think of the simple things you could change that would make the world a better, greener place. In the past few years, our family has made many little eco-friendly changes that have added up to a happy, healthier lifestyle. Here are a few simple ways to go green this St. Paddy’s Day:
- Use natural cleaners or make your own
- Go paperless in the kitchen with these diy napkins
- Pack snacks and lunches in eco-friendly containers
- Go green with your laundry by using rockin’ green soap
- Buy upcycled products from places like etsy or terracycle
- Bring a bag or two with you to the grocery store (These are my absolute favorite!)
- Ditch disposable water bottles and get reusable ones like this for adults or these for kids
- Give fair trade a fair chance. (If you haven’t tried fair trade chocolate, you’re really missing out.)
- Make fresh food for your family. Our own Renee has shared lots of her “real good” real food recipes
angela walters
May 2, 2014 at 4:37 pmgood tips!
Cynthia R
March 18, 2014 at 11:15 amMy favorite is Bring a bag or two with you to the grocery store, plus most stores will give you a discount if you bring your own bags
Keara B.
March 17, 2014 at 1:25 pmThese are wonderful tips! We already do a bunch, but it always helps to have a reminder. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing!