Go Green tips for September 29th

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Here Sarah's groovy green tips for Thursday, September 29th:


• Going green is not only your responsibility, it’s that of everyone, including your kids. They watch you, following your example. Things like recycling, conserving, repurposing, they’ll do it if you do it. So…do it!
• Why do we equate fun with the kids with going somewhere? Instead of going to dinner, have a fun theme night like Mexican or Chinese at home, where they can help prepare the meal. Building the burrito night, for example. Give them a ton of options to put on the tortilla and set em loose!

Lately, in this time of short change and big bills, my husband and I have been trying to think of ways to lessen the amount of power we use. Turning off the TV is a great way to use less and that will be happening soon when we discontinue our Direct TV subscription. Just not in the budget right now and frankly, I know I watch way too much TV. This will be a way to encourage me and the kids to turn it off! I’m also trying to serve more raw foods instead of boiling or steaming the veggies into submission. Simply put, if I cook less, I'll use less energy. I will also retain more vitamins and nutrients in the food we eat. Buying locally at a Farmers Market or coop may also save on emissions because the food has a shorter distance to travel to get to your table. It's healthier for family and the environment! We’re all feeling the pinch right now, walking more, driving less, I might head out of town maybe once every two weeks, or so, now to save on gas. I just consolidate my trips and try to coincide errands with my son or daughters doctors appointments when I have to travel further away. It takes some preplanning, (something else I’m learning) but the return in the end is worth it. Not only for my bank account, but for the world we live in. Green is the black on the Go Green Ride at Five on 92.1 WVTK!