We’ve been in the middle of a heat wave here, so it’s been way too hot to knit around here. The past few days, I’ve come home and changed into my favorite new lounging outfit, a vintage slip that works perfectly as a summer nightgown, and laid around on the couch drinking cool tea and looking pitiful.

But–it’s Earth Day! Of course, I think we should be trying to honor and protect the Earth on ALL days, but Earth Day is a good day to kick off new habits, or do those things you’ve been putting off. If you’re stuck, here are some suggestions:

1. Green your mailbox by clearing up your catalog lists and putting a stop to junk mail.

2. Buy a reusable mug or water bottle for your desk at work. (I have the mug, but I suppose I should get  water bottle–maybe then I’ll drink more water?)

3. Get reusable lunch containers. I’ve been eyeing the ToGoWare tiffins for a while now. (You might have to wait on this though; looks like an Oprah mention crashed their site.)

4. Check out The Crafty Chica for even more ideas–she’s posting 24 eco-friendly crafts for the 24 hours of Earth Day, so surely there will be something you want to make!

Now go forth and be kind to Mother Earth!