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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2024 8:08 AM
    I collected figs that could have not been used before going bad on my walk today.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community Go For a Walk
    What have you noticed about your mental and/or physical health while going on daily walks? How has it affected other areas of your life?

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2024 8:07 AM
    My mental health is always better when I get to walk outside in nature. I have been very physically challenged this season with the construction of my new raised bed garden. I am grateful for the opportunity and the benefits that my garden has offered me this summer and what it will offer me year round going forward.

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2024 8:03 AM
    I did not get to be as involved in PFJ this year as I normally would have. I am setting a goal for myself to be extra involved next year and challenge myself to be present and engaged next year!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Embrace Imperfection
    How has embracing imperfection impacted your plastic-free journey?

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2024 7:51 AM
    It has allowed me to give myself grace on the days that are harder to stay the course.

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2024 7:50 AM
    I am taking home some gifted chimichurri sauce that a friend had and will be expiring soon for dinner this weekend.

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2024 7:48 AM
    I used tomatoes from last year's garden that had some blemishes but I was able to salvage and freeze to make homemade marinara sauce for pasta night!

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2024 7:47 AM
    On my walk I noticed these things in my garden and they made me happy

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2024 7:45 AM
    I have chickens and they lay eggs foe me instead of buying them from the store. We had an unusually large egg and it provided us with 2 yolks instead of one.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Use What You Have
    Besides the economic benefits of using the things we already own, how can this practice impact our lives in other ways and influence the way we interact with "things"?

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2024 7:42 AM
    Appreciation for the simple "things". Feeling proud about accomplishing a task.

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    Mary Beth Waltman 7/31/2024 7:41 AM
    I didn't have any bread so I made this loaf at home instead of buying a loaf from the store in a plastic wrapper.