March Carnival: Prioritizing

This month's carnival on how you set your green priorities is up at the Good Life. Check it out!

Decisions...Decisions....

The March APLS post is hosted by wilkeorama...

It's a big green world out there and despite wanting to do it all, there are limits to our abilities. (Even Superheroes from the Green Phone Booth are talking about their shortcomings!)

Sometimes we tell ourselves that we can let one thing go because we are going above and beyond in another area. For example, one might go all out and grow a great garden but not compost.

Other times we struggle to do a number of things, but don't seem to be able to divide our attention and energy successfully.

This month's topic is about the decisions we make, big or small, that affect our actions as self-proclaimed APLS. How do you decide what gets to be top priority in your green life? What types of activities are a MUST for you, and what gets left on the chopping block? Please email your submissions to wilkeorama at gmail by March 15.

I look forward to reading about everyone's priorities! Thank you!

Carnival is live

The February carnival is up! Check it out at going-green-mama.blogspot.com.

Winter motivation: February carnival topic

They say the darkest hour is just before dawn. And in this late-winter month, it is all too true.

It’s easier to stay motivated in the fall, as you prepare for the holidays celebrations. And in January, we have great intentions with our resolutions.

But as the weeks progress, it’s hard to stay focused. It’s cold to dig in and get motivated outdoors. The walls seem to close in as we’re stuck inside. And perhaps a little too much expressions of holiday cheer have left you debt-ridden and with few resources to take the next steps of your big green dreams.

So how do you stay motivated in these winter months? Share us your tips on how you stay motivated as part of this month’s APLS carnival.

Post your comments below or e-mail your posts to goinggreenmama at gmail dot com by Feb. 22. We’ll post the highlights at Going Green Mama on Feb. 24.

February Carnival topic: Winter motivation

They say the darkest hour is just before dawn. And I'm beginning to figure it's the same with greener and more sustainable living.

It's easy being green in the spring and summer. Look around you: The opportunities about to live lighter: Gardening, farmers marketing, even simple things like friendlier weather for opening the windows and cycling and walking instead of driving.

And in the late fall/early winter, the focus turns towards making a lighter footprint without lightening the joy of the holiday season.

And perhaps January is about your resolutions for the coming year.

But what happens as winter goes on? Cold days and fewer opportunities may mean some people lose their motivation. Or maybe it's simply a time for you to regroup and plan for the coming seasons.

So this month, I'll ask you: How do you stay focused on greener and more sustainable living in the dead of winter?

E-mail your posts by Feb. 15 to goinggreenmama at gmail, and we'll include them in our carnival posting by Feb. 18. If you're thinking spring, we're also looking for hosts for the spring months, so indicate that as well.

Have a wonderful month!
Robbie @ Going Green Mama

The January Carnival Is Live!

Thanks everyone for submitting your posts! There is a lot of good info in this months carnival so be sure to check it out.

-Lisa at Retro Housewife Goes Green

January carnival reminder and call for new hosts

Good morning! Just a reminder that the deadline for the January APLS carnival is Sunday. Please email Lisa at love_cats05 on yahoo with your post. Details are below.

Also, we're on the lookout for hosts and topics for 2010. If you'd like to host a month or suggest a topic, post a comment below or email me at goinggreenmama on gmail.

Have a great day!
Robbie @ Going Green Mama