Green(er)

I posted a while back about trying to be more eco-friendly. Well, I believe it's a process that can sometimes take a while so I wanted to write an update. We recycle now! I know, I know...please don't judge me for how long we weren't recycling We save so much waste it's unbelievable. I just bought a tall white garbage can that is specifically for recyclables. It's super easy, and the bins in my town are free. We have two of them that we have no problem filling completely up. I plan on teaching Calvin about it. He already knows how to throw things away and loves helping. I have been researching cloth diapers lately as well. It's been something I've thought about for a long time. I went to the Mothering By Nature Center in Valpo (on Indiana Ave, near downtown). They have a large selection there and the owner is very knowledgeable. My good friend Lisa is also giving me some tips. I work full time which is the main reason I've not tried it yet, but since Calvin doesn't need changed quite as often I am thinking of giving it a try! I'll keep you posted...
My next step in going green is doing away with plastic bags. I have saved and reused them around the house for years, but it's amazing how many get thrown away! I bought some reusable bags from my local grocery store, and I also bought some from Target. I prefer Target's (only .99) bags. They have a solid piece at the bottom to keep the bags steady. What I normally would need 4 or 5 plastic bags for I used 2. They were also much easier to carry!
I am also going to plant an herb garden sometime soon which I am super excited about. I've been lobbying to Elio that we should get a couple chickens for fresh eggs, but he's not quite convinced yet. Maybe it's because he knows I just want to play with fuzzy little chicks and that he will be the one taking care of them? Haha...he's right. ;)