A Green 2010

This year as part of my New Year’s resolutions I’m including some greener goals.
One thing I really should work on is recycling paper. Sometimes I get lazy and throw paper out instead of bringing it to our recycle bin.
I am also forgetful when it comes to turning off my lights, as well as my iPod, computer, and cell phone charger.  I leave them on just for a minute because I know I’ll be coming right back, but that minute turns into a half hour and that’s not really a good thing.
A goal that I am going to really work on this year is buying more locally made goods. 
Maybe that’ll mean more pizza!!  For instance, when I’m out with my friends, I’ll suggest we go to the locally owned pizza shop instead of the chain burger place. It’ll keep the money in the local community and odds are good that some of the ingredients and products used to make the meal are local.
Besides pizza, this year I’m not going to buy jewelry unless it’s one of a kind. When I buy jewelry from a place like Target or Wal-Mart, I know someone else might have the same thing, and I know it was probably manufactured overseas.  I really like finding different pieces that I know no one else will have.  I also like making jewelry myself and I like to buy beads locally that look cool and then I can make things exactly the way I want them.
When I have a special occasion, instead of buying a new dress, I’ll go to a place like Finders Keepers, which is a consignment store.  I got my homecoming dress there this year and I knew no one else would have one like it.  I don’t always want to wear something used, though, so this year I’m on the lookout for some store that sell locally made clothing. If you know of one, email me so I can check it out!  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text9147 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //-->\n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it