My 15 year daughter "needed" some things at the store and once we got there she looked at me and said, "I really don't need these mom, I just want them". It was a wonderful moment as she had been watching my behavior as of late, and children really do learn by watching their parents!
Kimberly Hanson
POINTS TOTAL
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- 240 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO80gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
Kimberly's actions
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Participant Feed
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Needs Vs. WantsHow is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Kimberly Hanson 10/21/2019 7:02 AMThe best moment:
My 15 year daughter "needed" some things at the store and once we got there she looked at me and said, "I really don't need these mom, I just want them". It was a wonderful moment as she had been watching my behavior as of late, and children really do learn by watching their parents! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My HomeHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
Kimberly Hanson 10/09/2019 12:52 PMIt is amazing how many things we accumulate and what a difference we could all make by not buying anything outside of necessities for one week per month. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "...our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." Respond to Berry's assertion.
Kimberly Hanson 10/07/2019 6:46 AMWith the chaotic nature of the world today, taking time with nature is important for mental health. It is important to stay connected as we continue to fight for the well being of our planet and ourselves. -
Kimberly Hanson 9/24/2019 2:37 PMI went on right away and checked off items I already do! That felt good!