Even if you don't know a ton about "being green" (like me), there are some simple things that everyone can do on a regular basis to help the environment. I have decided to make an effort to increase my own "green-ness" and want to teach Ally about the things she can do to help the environment, so she and one day her children will have a nice place to live.
Some Simple Earth Day Tips:
*RECYCLE!!!
*Buy and use the reusable grocery bags
*Unplug your cell phone charger from the wall when you are not charging your phone
*Turn off lights and electrical appliances when you are not using them
*Wash your clothes in cold water (cold water gets your clothes just as clean as warm water)
*Donate your old clothes to charity (or maybe our friend Crys can turn them into great new green fashions for her green clothing label: Label Yourself!!)
*Switch to paperless billing and pay your bills online (Really, all you folks out there who are scared of paying bills online...you'll be fine!!! I have been doing it for years and have had no problems that I wouldn't have had with paper statements!)
*Turn the water off when you are brushing your teeth or washing the dishes
*Slow down in the car...stop speeding! (studies have proven that for every 5 mph you go over 65mph greatly reduces the gas mileage you're getting)
*Plant trees in your yard and community
*Get some live plants to help with the air quality in your home
*Carpool when possible
*On nice spring and summer days, line dry your clothes (you will be helping the environment AND your clothes will smell great!)
*Set your thermostat comfortably low in the winter and comfortably high in the summer. Install a programmable thermostat that is compatible with your heating and cooling system
*Lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 120° F
*Clean or replace filters on furnaces at least once a month
*Turn off kitchen, bath, and other exhaust fans within 20 minutes after you are done cooking or bathing
HAPPY EARTH DAY EVERYONE!! Please take care of our Earth...we only have one!
Once Ally was born, we decided we needed a way to keep everyone updated on our lives as a family of three, without sending dozens of e-mails each time we took a new picture or something exciting happened. We hope you enjoy reading about our blog and watching as Ally grows and we expand our family even further some day!
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Label Yourself
We had a very busy day today, but had such a great family filled day together. I REALLY love days like today.
After a morning of picking up around the house and trying to get a decent nap in for Ally, we rushed out the door to make it to Goodale Park by 2:45. Our very talented friend Crystal (or Crys as she is known in the Fashion World) was part of a fashion show at the Earth Day Celebration today! We made it just in time to see the start of her show and it was great! She has redesigned some really great pieces and despite the rain, there was a good turnout for her show.
Over the past couple years Crystal has developed, Label Yourself Studio: a Green Redesigned Fashion Line. She takes recylced clothing and she redesigns it to make it wearable and fashionable again. She uses Eco-friendly paints and buttons and her husband, Eric, is her photographer and he also designs and hand-cuts all the stencils Crys uses in her designs. They are both very talented. Crys' studio is located in her home in Gahanna and she will be holding an open house in July...I will post details closer to the open house. She is currently working on a new children's line of redesigned clothing. Can't wait to snag a custom designed outfit for Ally!
Unfortunately, because we were rushed to get there, I didn't get pictures of the actual show, but I did get some after the show of Crys and the models (and of course some cute photos of Ally!).
The fabulous Crys Lappie...
Crys and some of her models...
Ally was really watching everything going on around her. She LOVES being outside!
Hanging out with Daddy and Rosie!
Ally has been attempting to lean over and pick things up lately. Here she is trying to get a hold of some grass to play with...
As you can see from the picture, she usually finds it easier just to plop down and get whatever she was after.
I am so glad we could make it out to this event. You did an amazing job Crystal! We are very proud of you!! Thanks for inviting us to your show!
After the fashion show ended, we made a quick scan of the Earth Day festival and grabbed some really yummy ice cream from Jeni's on our way to the car. We even let Ally have her first taste of ice cream (Salty Caramel) and she LOVED it! She cried when we took it away, because she wanted more (she was fine again once the stroller started moving...so easily distracted at this age!). :-) We had to scoot out of there fast, because David had made an appointment for 4:00 with a client who also happens to be a co-worker of mine, so we didn't spend a ton of time looking around.
Thanks to my friend Lindsay who let me and Ally tag along after the Earth Day Show for the walk-through of her new condo that is being built. Lindsay is working with David to purchase a condo in a great development near Goodale Park and I was really excited to see it in the process of being built. I get to hear all about it from Lindsay at work, so it was nice to see it in person. I am so happy for Lindsay...the place is going to be gorgeous!!
After leaving the downtown area, we made a quick stop over at David's dad's house to pick up some cute outfits/jammies that Aunt Kelly got for Ally. She loved her duck jams! Thanks, Kelly!
Then, we started for home, making a quick stop in for some City BBQ for dinner...YUMMMM!
All in all, it was a super day!
After a morning of picking up around the house and trying to get a decent nap in for Ally, we rushed out the door to make it to Goodale Park by 2:45. Our very talented friend Crystal (or Crys as she is known in the Fashion World) was part of a fashion show at the Earth Day Celebration today! We made it just in time to see the start of her show and it was great! She has redesigned some really great pieces and despite the rain, there was a good turnout for her show.
Over the past couple years Crystal has developed, Label Yourself Studio: a Green Redesigned Fashion Line. She takes recylced clothing and she redesigns it to make it wearable and fashionable again. She uses Eco-friendly paints and buttons and her husband, Eric, is her photographer and he also designs and hand-cuts all the stencils Crys uses in her designs. They are both very talented. Crys' studio is located in her home in Gahanna and she will be holding an open house in July...I will post details closer to the open house. She is currently working on a new children's line of redesigned clothing. Can't wait to snag a custom designed outfit for Ally!
Unfortunately, because we were rushed to get there, I didn't get pictures of the actual show, but I did get some after the show of Crys and the models (and of course some cute photos of Ally!).
The fabulous Crys Lappie...Crys and some of her models... Ally was really watching everything going on around her. She LOVES being outside!Hanging out with Daddy and Rosie! Ally has been attempting to lean over and pick things up lately. Here she is trying to get a hold of some grass to play with...As you can see from the picture, she usually finds it easier just to plop down and get whatever she was after.I am so glad we could make it out to this event. You did an amazing job Crystal! We are very proud of you!! Thanks for inviting us to your show!
After the fashion show ended, we made a quick scan of the Earth Day festival and grabbed some really yummy ice cream from Jeni's on our way to the car. We even let Ally have her first taste of ice cream (Salty Caramel) and she LOVED it! She cried when we took it away, because she wanted more (she was fine again once the stroller started moving...so easily distracted at this age!). :-) We had to scoot out of there fast, because David had made an appointment for 4:00 with a client who also happens to be a co-worker of mine, so we didn't spend a ton of time looking around.
Thanks to my friend Lindsay who let me and Ally tag along after the Earth Day Show for the walk-through of her new condo that is being built. Lindsay is working with David to purchase a condo in a great development near Goodale Park and I was really excited to see it in the process of being built. I get to hear all about it from Lindsay at work, so it was nice to see it in person. I am so happy for Lindsay...the place is going to be gorgeous!!
After leaving the downtown area, we made a quick stop over at David's dad's house to pick up some cute outfits/jammies that Aunt Kelly got for Ally. She loved her duck jams! Thanks, Kelly!
Then, we started for home, making a quick stop in for some City BBQ for dinner...YUMMMM!
All in all, it was a super day!
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