Skip to main content
October 3 - October 24, 2018

EcoLadies Feed

BACK TO TEAM PAGE

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Know My health
    How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?

    Katie Badertscher's avatar
    Katie Badertscher 10/24/2018 12:54 PM
    You can take a break, write in a journal, meditate or exercise.  I can help others realize how helpful these methods are.

  • Heidi  Burkart's avatar
    Heidi Burkart 10/23/2018 12:04 PM
    Quakenbush Farm CSA weekly basket of produce
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Power Down the Computer
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

    Monica Bower-List's avatar
    Monica Bower-List 10/19/2018 10:32 AM
    Turning off lights, making my children aware of the impact on the environment and having them turn off lights, putting on sweatshirts when cold, and unplugging from the wall when we aren't charging tablets/phones, etc.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Go get a check up
    How do you practice self care?

    Monica Bower-List's avatar
    Monica Bower-List 10/18/2018 5:01 AM
    Self care is a total experience. I check into my faith daily, walk for the physical aspect, practice saying nice things about myself, and try to unwind with my family. I usually do this in small increments and spread it out through the day.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Say No to Plastic Straws
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

    Monica Bower-List's avatar
    Monica Bower-List 10/12/2018 5:52 AM
    I have gotten really into reusable, but straws are still my biggest use item. I do not like to use the metal ones, so I recently found a metal one with plastic ends, may have to try that. I have been using coffee mugs from Copco band and I love the mouth shape on them, they never surprise burn me. :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

    Monica Bower-List's avatar
    Monica Bower-List 10/11/2018 7:34 AM
    I enjoy my nightly walk with my loved ones. My gorgeous partner and beautiful kids get to walk with me and we are able to then connect through communication.

  • Monica Bower-List's avatar
    Monica Bower-List 10/11/2018 7:29 AM
    How has everyone been doing? Have your goals been maintainable?

  • Monica Bower-List's avatar
    Monica Bower-List 10/09/2018 1:23 PM
    Hello All,
    I find it easiest to do my meatless meal in the morning, thank goodness for bagels! Also, ditching the straw was weird at first, but I am finding that I am getting used to it. 
    Good luck Team.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Smart Seafood Choices
    Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

    Katie Badertscher's avatar
    Katie Badertscher 10/05/2018 1:49 PM
    No sure. Not sure. Not sure.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant an Herb Garden
    Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

    Katie Badertscher's avatar
    Katie Badertscher 10/05/2018 1:48 PM
    A patio container or small patch of land close to the house would work best for me

    • Monica Bower-List's avatar
      Monica Bower-List 10/09/2018 1:25 PM
      That is great, have you tried the upside down tomato grow kits? They look interesting!