ACNC Team

I did find that stores I go to a lot, like Target, collect soft plastics - not just grocery bags, but other soft plastics like bread bags, produce bags, and even zip-lock bags. It would be relatively easily for me to take those items to a recycling bin.

I'm really looking forward to having seasonal, fresh produce that will inspire me to cook more and try different dishes. I love the idea of getting a variety depending on the season, and I'm hoping to get some produce I haven't cooked with before. The CSA I found also has a blog with recipes that I'm looking forward to trying!

I have scheduled times to access social media - during the carpool to work, and for 20 minutes after dinner. (And sometimes I don't do the 2nd one.) I've also eliminated most social media and limit myself to just one now. 

When I ride my bike I notice small parts of the city I wouldn't normally see. I find murals and small parks and I even stop to smell the roses. I found a small rose garden near Encanto park tucked away. It was lovely! If I were in a car I never would have found these tiny gems from behind the steering wheel.  I also take my time. I plan my...

Exploring a new hiking trail gave me a new appreciation for the part of Phoenix where I live. We have so many beautiful mountains and buttes!

I really enjoy walking around my neighborhood instead of driving. When I drive through the neighborhood, there are a lot of things that I miss. Each house is different and has different artwork, landscape, plants, and more. I am able to take in all these different aspects while I walk at a leisurely pace!

It feels really good to know I'm not going to have a ton of paper bills in the mail anymore! I'm going to be more diligent about getting myself off mailing lists and paying past due bills so that I can reduce my paper mail even more.

My favorite part about biking to work is the awesome things you find along the way. I will be documenting murals and art as I go!

My plan is to limit the available storage space and create a schedule where I declutter 1 room each month - this is my 3rd month doing this and it feels AMAZING.