There seems to be something primal about noticing the sun rise and set each day.  Some days it is spectacular and others it is mundane (like when it is stormy and you can't really see the sun). It does not take much time, but seems to make a connection to the earth.  This is a goal I hope to turn into a habit.  

The easiest way is not always the best way.  Halloween is a perfect example.  Your child wants to be a superhero and wants the costume from the cataloge .  With a little bit of creativity, you can pull items from your closet, buy a few inexpensive items at the dollar store, and make an amazing superhero that your child can help create and will be a unique and undoubtedly a better costume then you would have bought.  You've saved yourself money, avoided purchasing a disposable garment, and returned simplicity to the household

I keep my A/C at a steady 80 degrees  so there is less adjusting, keep blinds down during the day while I'm working to insulate, turn off the computer when away, do laundry only with full loads, and use the oven sparingly.

I am trying to invest more time in what I'm thankful for.  That can be the little things like the smell of freshly cut grass or the big things like my sister being one year post cancer.  Everyday there is something wonderful that happens if we just take the time to stop and think.

the biggest barrier to using water bottles is the availability of fountains to refill them when you are out.  When traveling overseas, there are plentiful fountains in the community  to refill consumers personal water bottles.   The water is always fresh and cold, so there is no need to purchase water bottles. (In fact, there are very few sold in other countries)  We need to be more proactive in doing the same in our own country