11 For July
As you might have read, I’m trying green my driving routine by not driving (or riding) in a car at least one day a week. Last month I decided that I would put a gold star on the calendar for every day that I didn’t drive. On the first day of August I totaled the stars, and I had 11 for the month of July! I was really shocked that for 1/3 of the month, I didn’t drive.
Strangely, I didn’t miss driving that much. I thought that I would feel stuck, bored, and miss out on all of those little trips here and there. It was fun though, I planned my errands and shopping trips wisely. I also found several places close to home that the boys and I could walk to. We would wake up early, and walk to the Post Office or Farmer’s Market before the weather became too warm. Getting out and walking became a fun way to connect with my kids, and they got to see a little bit more of our town.
I would like to continue this trend of Gold Star days for August, and see how just many more days I can go without driving. If I can make it 10 days this month I’ll be really happy, but even a few here and there will help a bit.
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Great job Nicole! I bet the boys have fun walking around your town too……it’s great to get out in the fresh air and exercise
Ellie
Thanks Ellie! I agree with you, Thade has a lot of energy, and getting him out and walking helps burn off all of that extra energy. Dylan likes to ride along and enjoy the ride
Way to go! I’ve cut my driving to about 2 days a week, but school starts soon and I’ll be back to driving every day again.
Thanks Mimi! Wow, great job on cutting back on your driving! 2 days a week, that is just incredible! Big hugs