Starbucks - Plastic Free July

I enjoy walking and pilates the most. They help quiet my brain and be more productive because I was active.

I didn't try anything new this week, but did have Zucchini, Corn and cucumbers that my son picked from the farm he is working at. Fresh picked vegetables are the best and this is my favorite time of year in New England with all the local produce.

It's been very difficult here with the summer temps reaching 110 so my husband and I have committed every day to start walking at 8pm somewhat of a wind down tradition for us, it's been going really well!

Being summer in Las Vegas I normally would not spend extensive time outside but this challenge actually has gotten me out of my comfort zone to change my schedule to nighttime walking.

Having my own garden has definitely assisted in this, I'm able to utilize all part of the product and whatever I do not use goes back into the compost to assist with amending my soil as I turnover crops.

Our solar panels have definitely given us a larger reduction and even credits for our electricity bill. We’ve learned from our a/c person to not fluctuate our a/c during the hot summers here in Vegas. He stated that it’s harder on your system to change up and down and takes more energy than just leaving a consistent temperature.

I’ve been learning quite a bit from others and I’ve been taking some additional actions above what I’ve selected that have really given me more impact.

It was great to have sunshine again today and spend a little time outside in Nature.

Reformer Pilates. I have prioritized going once per week.

I can unplug appliances when not using. I can also not use the dryer and hang things outside to dry, which I was able to do today.