Good evening!  I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a brief pause from the computer during lent.  I will see you Easter Sunday!

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One Small Change

I have decided to join Hip Mountain Mama on her journey to make the world a better place.  I am very nervous excited about the next several months, as there are many things that I have wanted to change but never really faced a reason to change them.  Now I have been challenged and I am thrilled!

During the month of January, I am determined to rid our home of PLASTIC BOTTLES and never bring one into the house again!  I know this will be a difficult task because it goes so much farther than water bottles.  Think about it- how many plastic bottles (or plastic items that are thrown away) do you have in your home?  As I rid our home of plastic bottles, I will count as I go.  I think we will both be surprised at the number I reach!

I will STOP purchasing bottles of water.  This is a ridiculous expense in our home.  Oftentimes the bottles are thrown away with the water still in them!  Such a great amount of waste!  We have a few bottles left and I will be sure that the water is consumed and the bottles are recycled.  After that, NO MORE!!!

Laundry detergent- I will switch to powder since it comes in a paper box and I will try to find one without a plastic handle.  Any suggestions from the more earth conscious crowd?

Pancake Syrup- I prefer maple syrup to pancake syrup, so we will purchase it instead, since it comes in a glass bottle and I can easily find uses for glass bottles around the house.

Soft Drinks- Will be purchased in glass bottles or cans (would prefer to not purchase them at all, but I that is a battle that I will lose!)

Household Cleaning Supplies- Here I am at a loss.  How do I avoid this one?

Shampoo, Conditioner, Etc.- I think I may need some guidance!!!!

I am determined to make a change.  What will you do?

(See what others are doing by clicking on the link to Hip Mountain Mama's blog at the beginning of this post.)

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