The annual celebration of Mother Earth takes place on April 22nd! While you should be mindful of your impact on the planet every single day, this holiday is the perfect time to be even more sustainable & earth-friendly. Here's how to celebrate Ea...
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Earth Day 101
Unplug & Get Outside
Donate!
Read or Watch
Bake
Earth Day is Every Day!
Earth Day 101
Earth Day isn't as widespread as other holidays, so make sure you plan how you are going to celebrate so that it isn't forgotten :)
This list has some great inspiration on how to celebrate Earth Day in style
20 FUN Things to Do to Celebrate Earth Day!
EarthDay.org has so many great resources, including their initiatives to celebrate the holiday
Activities & Resources for April 22 - Earth Day
Bribe kids to join in the fun with some fun stickers! Plus it will be a daily reminder to be more eco-friendly :)
Environmental Stickers
Unplug & Get Outside
I think the best way to celebrate Earth Day is to get your butt outside (and away from any sort of screen). Go touch soil!
Need some new walking shoes? Allbirds has some great options!
Tree Gliders
Go outside and hike! (Or just walk around your neighborhood)
How to Plan and Prepare for Your Next Hike
Or just pick up litter in your area :) (bonus points for jogging!)
Go Plogging!
Plant some flowers or do some gardening! Get your hands dirty - I promise it won't kill you!
Wildflower Seeds
Do some bird watching :D I find little critters more and more fascinating as I get older…
Compact Binoculars
Donate!
If you are feeling generous, donate to a charity that focuses on the planet. You can do a lot with just a little - don't forget about the local orgs in your area too!
The National Parks need support - donate to the ones near you or just to the org as a whole!
National Park Foundation
The Nature Conservancy is a safe place to donate your money as they do a TON of stuff of the planet
The Nature Conservancy
Read or Watch
There are so many great books about sustainability; and for those who aren't readers, there are tons of informational (and even fun!) things to watch too!
My FAVORITE book about sustainable living :) A must read for any eco girlie!
Go Gently: Nurture Yourself & the Planet
Unless someone cares a whole awful lot, nothing's going to get better. It's not <3
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Bake
Bake something that is planet inspired - make sure you buy the ingredients from the bulk bins or in plastic-free packaging.
While I would opt for more natural dyes, I do love how these look…
Earth Day Cupcakes
You could also go the easy route and use instant pudding
Homemade Dirt Pudding
There are so many easy way to reduce waste in the kitchen!
101 Tips for a Zero-Waste Kitchen
Earth Day is Every Day!
Earth Day is the perfect time to evaluate your daily routines and see if you can make any simple swaps for the long term… Go green always!
A bit of inspiration for some of the easiest places to start
The 10 Easiest Sustainable Swaps I’ve Made So Far!
One of my top eco swaps - a safety razor!
Safety Razor
Think about doing this challenge in the summer to really make some changes for the better!
