Catering to Mother Earth.

Part of our responsibilities to each other involve our responsibilities to the world around us. In recognizing the little things that we do, we can have a large impact. Here are a few ideas that can change the landscape...literally:

Buy and use (and reuse) canvas shopping bags.


Give your thermostat a break. Set the temperature to 18 in the winter and 25 in the summer when you’re not around.

Disconnect chargers and small appliances when they’re not in use – they’re still using energy.

Shop at local farmers’ markets and support your community.

Shop at vintage stores and charity shops for decor, table settings, etc. You’ll be reusing and have a great conversation starter when company arrives.

Switch to energy-saving fluorescent bulbs and low-flow shower heads.

Pick products with less packaging.

Choose natural cleaners and avoid chemical pesticides.

Plant native shrubs and flowers, because the right plants make any green space a wildlife habitat.

…and of course buy more catering: it will save you time, electricity, water and gas!