Walk barefoot.

Did you know there are health benefits to doing this?

#51

Plant your own natural bug repellant.

Lavender is one of many that smells wonderful but bugs hate!

#50

Read food labels.

Note sugars, additives, preservatives, sugar, trans fats and sodium content.

#49

Visit a neighbor you don’t know.

Taking food with you is always a good idea!

#48

“Welcome your neighbor” by State Farm is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Spend the afternoon at an apple orchard.

The perfect activity for a fall day.

#47

“Bartlett’s Apple Orchard – Richmond” by Ogden Gigli is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Buy organic food.

(As often as it fits into your budget.)

#46

“Woman shopping at supermarket” by USDA is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Describe your dream life and journal it. 

Writing it out is a down payment on making it real.

#45

Get a food dehydrator and dehydrate stuff.

Fruits and nuts are really tasty!

#44

“Dehydrating” by Michael Coté is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Plant a fruit tree.

It’s like having a fresh market in your own backyard!

#43

Put your phone away in the company of others. 

They deserve your undivided attention.

#42

Make your own natural laundry detergent.

There are great alternatives to the toxins and chemicals of regular detergents.

#41

Recycle.

Do your part to save the earth.

#40

Go fishing. 

Make your catch for dinner.

#39

Buy for the person in line behind you. 

Random acts of kindness are often contagious!

#38

Make a rag rug by repurposing old t-shirts.

Pinterest has lots of great ideas.

#37

“Rag Rugs by Rose” by Rick&Brenda Beerhorst is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Buy cage-free eggs.

Better for you, better for the hen.

#36

“Caged!” by Joel Kramer is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Befriend the person no one talks to.

Your kindness can change a life.

#35

Grow herbs. 

Use them fresh and dry the rest.

#34

Make your own weed killer.

Just three ingredients — a simple, effective recipe!

#33

Cook using a vegetable you never (or rarely) eat.

Have you tried eggplant?

#32

Go to a nursing home and visit with the residents.

It will make their day and enrich you, too!

#31

“Oaklodge Nursing Home,Cloyne” by The Irish Labour Party is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Plant perennials you can eat.

Asparagus is a veggie that comes back every year!

#30

Get a rain barrel.

Use the water for your plants.

#29

Send a handwritten letter.

Imagine how meaningful this will be to the recipient!

#28

Learn how to identify 5 wild plants. 

Knowledge is power. (And, you’ll impress your friends!)

#27

“Milkweed pod bursting open” by Pookie Fugglestein is licensed under CC0 1.0/span>

Go to a county fair.

Walk through the livestock and poultry barns and be inspired!

#26

Write down 20 things you are grateful for.

Your outlook will get better immediately!

#25

Cook smaller portions and never throw out food.

Eat your leftovers!

#24

“Glass food storage container – Microwave” by Rubbermaid Products is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Put up a clothesline and use it.

Sun-dried bedsheets smell and feel wonderful!

#23

Wish your social media friends a happy birthday. 

Small gestures make a big difference.

#22

Spend 30 minutes in a hammock. 

The perfect place to journal your dreams.

#21

Visit a farmer’s market.

Meet kindred spirits and make new friends.

#20

By North Market (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Thank a veteran for their service to country.

We cannot do this too often.

#19

Make your own glass cleaner.

You can do this quickly, cheaply and chemical-free.

#18

Don’t let water run unnecessarily.

Turning off the faucet while you brush your teeth will save 1,500 gallons a year.

#17

“Running Water Out of Faucet (Day 20 of 50)” by Austin Kirk is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Take a canning class.

When your fruit tree starts bearing fruit, you’ll be ready!

#16

Love another person in their love language.

Did you know there are five languages?

#15

“Love” by My Photo Journeys is licensed under CC BY 2.0

 Buy reusable grocery bags.

And keep them in the car so you don’t forget to bring them!

#14

Compost everything you can.

And use the compost for your plants.

#13

Ask the cashier how their day is going. 

See them as more than someone handling your money.

#12

 Take a pottery class.

Spin that wheel and get your hands dirty — it’s fun!

#11

 Turn out the light when you walk out of the room.

Every kilowatt saved makes a difference.

#10

“Old Light Switches” by Paul Cross is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Buy groceries for the family that’s having a difficult time.

Better yet, bring them prepared meals.

#9

Ride your bike instead of taking the car.

Good for the environment and good for your health.

#8

Learn how to use a new tool.

It will give you confidence in other areas of life.

#7

Thank someone who has made a difference in your life. 

It will honor them and bless you.

#6

Use coupons and promo codes.

We love one called Honey. Get it here.

#5

Ask a farmer to teach you to milk a cow.

You will have a blast!

#4

“SAKURAKO – Milk a cow.” by MIKI Yoshihito is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Have the difficult conversation you’ve been avoiding.

Muster the courage and just do it.

#3

stop. and. smell. the. roses.

When is the last time you actually did that?

#2

Hug a chicken.

Because hugging a chicken is good for the soul!

#1