I did it again today: I forgot to bring my reusable shopping bags to the grocery store. Actually, I’m a little embarrassed that I didn’t even think of them until my 10-year-old son gasped in horror and said, under his breath, “Mom, she’s putting our groceries in plastic!”

On one hand, I have two antsy kids with me who really have their hearts set on eating today, so I can’t just leave. On the other hand, there’s that dead sperm whale I saw last fall on Warderick Wells Cay in the Bahamas.

The connection? Sadly, the plastic bags. Read the rest of this entry »

Slow down to enjoy life more and feel less rushed. You’ll pollute less too.

Do less. This is both a happiness and productivity tip. Doing less will make you happier, because your life won’t be so hectic and filled with stress. You will have time for things that give you pleasure, for the loved ones in your life, for life itself. Read the rest of this entry »