Increased screen time when at the extreme level can decrease social capabilities for in person conversations. Screen time can lead to a distracted lifestyle if not managed properly.

We already use our dishwasher but we should use it more often to limit water use. We have been looking into getting a rain barrel and where we can set it up with the limited space we have outside.

It has been very valuable to reflect on every purchase I make, and understand if I really need it or can I get creative and think about what I already have that can fit the purpose.

Constantin Brancusi, Romanian sculptor and painter,  was saying " the Simplicity is a complexity resolved ".  How  can you deal with complexity without becoming tired and overwhelmed ? only by a creative approach .Practicing simplicity is a way of discovering what is finally important , getting to the essence, letting you get out from rules, practices....be creative and transform this approach in a continuous practice  .

We've reduced our footprint from last year, but there are more ways that we can save such as reducing our electricity and limiting our long distance travel.

I had oatmeal with almond butter for breakfast.