Update on our January change: We where able to keep the thermostat on "run program" and not bump up the temp because I'm perpetually freezing. I knit a rad pair of wool socks, and rediscovered my love of a hot water bottle on my lap or in our bed to warm things up! We didn't end up saving any money or using less electricy/gas because Jan. was much colder than Dec. But I felt better about it not turning on as much. I also recaulked around the windows inside and the door frames which helped keep some of those drafts out.

Our February small change has been in the works for a long time. I'm happy to report I feel very knowledgeable and comfortable with converting our family to the vegan lifestyle. My vegan friends have been such an inspiration to me too, helping me along the way on this fabulous and healthy transition. I received the book " The Kind Diet" by Alicia Silverstone for x-mas and love it! I know you immediately think of her movie clueless and think, "what can she possible know about being vegan and all the info. you need to be healthy while eating and living meat free"? Well she's super knowledgeable and straight up with it, the book is laid out into 3 phases so you can ease into a vegan diet or be a superhero and dive right into, whole grains-veggies-fruit....whole and simple eating!

I've been a vegetarian on and off all my life. I hate eating meat and don't like that we kill animals for our consumption. I believe it's not sustainable and really devastating to our planet. With that said there are many ways and with a bit more time and money invested you can eek out organic, free range meat and dairy but it's not mainstream.

So my meat loving hubby and our two little son's have agreed to adopt a plant based diet not only for Feb. but for the rest of our lives.  Vegan info. is readily available at your local library in book form and I bet you know a few vegans that would be willing to help guide you on your way to eating animal free.  Here's to lowering our impact on our Mother Earth!!