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  • Stephanie Foskey's avatar
    Stephanie Foskey 10/31/2025 8:03 AM
    • Water Protector 🌊
    I made a commitment to adjust my home thermostat each day. This has been great because the whole family is doing this now. We've been opening up windows instead of using the AC on nice days. This has definitely been a great experience, and the daily check-ins have kept me on track!!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

    Jennifer Day's avatar
    Jennifer Day 10/31/2025 7:34 AM
    • Parent 🐻
    We don't have curbside bins, and pickup services in my area don't all offer recycling services. Trash dropoff centers have some recycling options, but they aren't consistent across all locations.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

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    Jennifer Day 10/31/2025 7:32 AM
    • Parent 🐻
    I feel calm and more grounded after spending a good amount of time in the woods.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?

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    Jennifer Day 10/31/2025 7:30 AM
    • Parent 🐻
    I like the "good" soreness after. I don't have a lot of time, so yoga is my typical go-to.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now? What was the most challenging part of reducing refined sugar, and how did you overcome it?

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    Jennifer Day 10/31/2025 7:29 AM
    • Parent 🐻
    Not so much addicted, but I have random moods with ADHD that has me fixate on certain tastes/textures at times.
    For example, if I crave carbonation, I'm okay with sparkling water instead of sodas.
    The hardest one for me to eliminate is sugar in my tea or coffee. I've reduced it, but eliminating altogether is going to be rough.

  • Stephanie Foskey's avatar
    Stephanie Foskey 10/28/2025 11:34 AM
    • Water Protector 🌊
    I committed to decluttering my home with just a few actions daily. This has been great for me because I've realized that there are many items that were "disposable". I've repurposed old "dish rags", and have stopped using paper towels, which has led to a more environmentally friendly home!

  • Stephanie Foskey's avatar
    Stephanie Foskey 10/28/2025 11:34 AM
    • Water Protector 🌊
    I committed to decluttering my home with just a few actions daily. This has been great for me because I've realized that there are many items that were "disposable". I've repurposed old "dish rags", and have stopped using paper towels, which has led to a more environmentally friendly home!

    • Kylie Janssen's avatar
      Kylie Janssen 10/28/2025 12:02 PM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      Good job! I have an unhealthy attachment to paper towels and an overly cluttered home.

  • Stephanie Foskey's avatar
    Stephanie Foskey 10/28/2025 11:34 AM
    • Water Protector 🌊
    I committed to decluttering my home with just a few actions daily. This has been great for me because I've realized that there are many items that were "disposable". I've repurposed old "dish rags", and have stopped using paper towels, which has led to a more environmentally friendly home!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    Fixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?

    Jennifer Day's avatar
    Jennifer Day 10/28/2025 7:58 AM
    • Parent 🐻
    Replacing shower heads with ones that use less water. When the water heater goes out, I'll be trying to replace it with a tankless water heater. We don't run the washing machine if we don't yet have a full load.

    • Linda Theobald's avatar
      Linda Theobald 10/28/2025 8:46 AM
      I do my best to save up dishes all day and then wash them in the evening rather that running water for just a few plates. I hand wash, rinse and dry as I end up using less water and electricity that way. Laundry for one is easy to take care of once a week. I save potable water for watering plants.

    • Anan Srivilai's avatar
      Anan Srivilai 10/28/2025 8:44 AM
      • Adventurer 🏔
      Replacing the shower head with a more efficient one is a smart way to safe on water!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    What did you fix and how did it go? Share a few pics if you can!

    Jennifer Day's avatar
    Jennifer Day 10/28/2025 7:56 AM
    • Parent 🐻
    I typically do all of my own repair work if I can, repairing electrical issues in my house, replacing parts on my car, fixing the neighborhood kids' bikes, sewing tears in clothes, etc.