Time to get off the “I think we should live more natural and green” bus and actually start doing it. Thats right I am calling myself out. I do have to admit, while I am the recycle queen and I do try to conserve energy and clean green, I am a slider in a lot of ways.

I know that I am not alone. There are so many more like me out there that are wanting to go green. They want to live the more natural life. But lets face it, society doesn’t always help us along this green, natural path.

So what can we do that will help us accomplish our goals?

Well the first thing is to do SOMETHING, ANYTHING to get started. It is often said that the first step is the hardest one to take. Once you get started then the rest are, well if not easy, then easier.

And it doesn’t have to be a huge life altering step either. Let’s just take one step today that leads us to a more natural lifestyle. It could be something as small as using reusable bags at the grocery store. Stop forgetting to take them in with you. Stop leaving them at home. Take the few extra steps and use them..

Another one would be to ditch the soda habit. I am with you on this one. I love Coke. It is hard for me to be without it, but I know that it is bad for me. This week I am cutting way back. I am substituting with iced tea. I know that it is also an expensive habit, so this has it’s own reward in my shopping budget.

My goals for this week are to cut back to 1 coke a day, if that. My second goal is to use my reusable shopping bags on all shopping trips, or to go without bags. Yes, some stores give you this option. Love my bookstore that always ask if I want a bag. They don’t assume.

So tell me, my fan club out there, what habit are you going to take up this week that will make your life more natural and green? Leave me a comment!