Kristie Holdren

Eastwood Earthstars

"To live simply so others may simply live. "

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Kristie's actions

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with 10 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

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Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

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Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

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Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 3
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Simplicity

Organize a Course

I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.

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Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will spend 5 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.

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Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

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Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go get a check up

How do you practice self care?

Kristie Holdren 10/08/2018 9:52 AM

I practice self care by taking relaxing walks and meditating. I also enjoy reading!

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- Monica Martin 10/08/2018 9:59 AM
  
  Three of my faves as well.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Kristie Holdren 10/08/2018 9:51 AM

I have recently set a goal for zero food wasted in our home. So far we are doing great! I would much rather save and/or invents the $1500/year that we waste each year on food!

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Kristie Holdren 10/07/2018 5:49 PM

I wanted to order pizza tonight instead of cooking, but have chosen not to, saving both money and resources!

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Kristie Holdren 10/06/2018 9:41 AM

Hello EarthStars! One of the commitments I have made with the challenge is to lead a five week Voluntary Simplicity class. Would anyone be interested in joining in? I wanted to ask before I ordered the class manual to make sure there was some interest.

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- Kristie Holdren 10/10/2018 2:11 PM
  
  Dawn, yes this sounds good!
  
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- Dawn Hartley 10/10/2018 6:57 AM
  
  Kristie, I've been thinking about this idea. November/December might be a great time for this course, because many people feel overwhelmed during the holidays. If we did the course on Sunday mornings, we could invite people from the community as well as church members. What would you think of that time period? Let me know if I can do anything to help.
  
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- Monica Martin 10/06/2018 11:41 AM
  
  Where? When? How? I'm a big fan of this concept....
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

Kristie Holdren 10/06/2018 9:34 AM

When practicing simplicity we sometimes need to get creative with activities! If you aren't accumulating things, then pastimes like shopping and going out to eat are OUT THE DOOR! We have to be creative and think about things we can do to create entertainment for ourselves without spending money!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Track my Purchases

What have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?

Kristie Holdren 10/06/2018 9:32 AM

I began budgeting and tracking my purchases diligently in August. Since then, I have been able to cut over $1,000 per month from my monthly expenses. That money is now being used to pay of debt!

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- Monica Martin 10/06/2018 11:43 AM
  
  Well done! Big applause. That's a substantial amount.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

Kristie Holdren 10/06/2018 9:31 AM

I am making a concerted effort to stop accumulating things I do not need. I feel like "stuffitits" and "affluenza" are a major problem in our society and most people don't even realize it. We try to accumulate things to impress people we don't even care about. I want to have minimal things and more real experiences with people!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Support a Sharing Economy

What are some of the barriers to sharing economies? What is your plan for supporting or creating one in your community?

Kristie Holdren 10/06/2018 9:29 AM

I miss the days of neighbor sharing with neighbor. In my experience, people are much less likely these days to share things and experiences with one another. Everyone seems closed, retreating to their boxes (houses) at the end of a day to recover from a day of hard work.

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- Monica Martin 10/06/2018 11:45 AM
  
  Unfortunately, I have to agree with you on this one. I've dreamed up an approach that I might help this situation but I've never put it to the test. Big exhale. At some point I need to get over myself and give it a try...
  
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