Hip hip hooray! It seems like everyone can finally say spring is here. With the arrival of spring comes Earth Day on April 22nd. I love that Earth Day brings awareness……. and a bunch of fun eco-freebies! (Stay tuned for more information on that).
My Earth Day pledge this year is to start a garden in my back yard. I have a black thumb, so this should be very interesting. My goal is to harvest at least one of everything we plant. It may not be the loftiest goal, as it is one step above killing everything I plant. But I am taking small, baby steps and hoping that someday I will turn in to a gardener.
Since we are snowballing our debt this year we are also going to work on water and energy conservation. I cringe when the girls leave the bathroom light on when they are done washing hands. The simple act of unplugging electronics when you aren’t using them not only reduces energy, but could save you as much as 10 percent on your electric bill. Ten percent is a significant savings!
With Earth Day’s 40th anniversary on April 22nd fast approaching, Cascadian Farm wants you to join the celebration by pledging to follow a few eco-friendly tips on Facebook. Choose from eight different pledges, ranging from reusing clothes to reducing your speed while driving on the highway, and find the one that fits your lifestyle. For each person that signs a pledge now through May 31, 2010, Cascadian Farm will donate $1, up to $40,000, to the Organic Farming Research Foundation, which fosters the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems.
As the Organic Farming Research Foundation continues to sow seeds to transform agriculture, you can do your part to initiate a positive change for healthier foods and a healthier earth by visiting http://www.facebook.com/cascadianfarm and signing the pledge that’s right for you.
Dedicated to organic goodness since 1972, Cascadian Farm products are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers or genetically engineered ingredients. With your help, we can all live greener together.
Visit CascadianFarm.com to learn more and download a $1.00 coupon today!
Leandrea is a married mom of two girls, ages 13 and 12, living in Atlanta, GA. She is passionate about helping people save money one coupon at a time. Read more