Elizabeth Gorman
"Just want to make the world a little better place than I found it..."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO400minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO200minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Elizabeth's actions
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 10 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Participant Feed
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Elizabeth Gorman 10/20/2018 10:15 AMRe-potted plants yesterday - gave some away today. During the winter months, houseplants not only improve air quality, but I think they help with our mental health! It's good to share with friends. -
Elizabeth Gorman 10/14/2018 6:45 AMSpent much of the day yesterday making pesto from basil out in the garden - had to get it harvested due to frost warning! Pondering whether it's smarter to make and freeze, or just buy a jar from Aldi's? But I guess it's just like anything.... you can spend twenty hours making a blanket, or you can buy one for $20 at K-Mart. Making your own is just more satisfying.... -
Elizabeth Gorman 10/12/2018 4:37 AMYesterday, we had a heating guy stop in to look at our non-working fireplace. Always a draft coming in & we assumed it was from the chimney. Turns out a hole in the bottom (under the fake logs) was drawing up air from the basement. It'll get stuffed with insulation & we'll be needing less heat this winter! -
Elizabeth Gorman 10/11/2018 6:00 AMI spent LOTS of time outdoors yesterday, as it was the last warm day of the year. Today is rain & a cold front moving in. Spending time outdoors today could prove to be a real challenge! -
Elizabeth Gorman 10/10/2018 4:54 AMChallenge has been going well, as it's been beautiful weather & easy to get outdoors. We'll see how it goes at the end of the week when it's cold & rainy! -
Elizabeth Gorman 10/09/2018 4:19 AMTook out the compost this morning & started a new bag in our kitchen counter compost pot!-
Monica Martin 10/09/2018 7:47 AMI recently purchased my first composter. I always thought that it would be kind of a hassle. Instead, I love taking it out and starting a new pot. You can actually see the results first hand. It's so awesome!
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Elizabeth Gorman 10/09/2018 4:18 AMTalked with the trash guy today - found out more about the recycling process & what he needs us to do to make it easier for him.