Today is Earth Day- what does it mean to you?

All week we have been talking about Earth Day. you may have read the posts and thought, 'Yes, I can make changes in my life to benefit the Earth or was it another thing dismissed as you don't have time or can't be bothered? 

What if I were to say that it doesn't have to be something big or inconvenient to your current way of living? What if that little act you did today multiplied by millions of other little acts by others around the world  made a big difference to halting or even reversing the damage inflicted on our environment? 

Not sure where to start? Take a look at the pledges people have already made on the Earth Day website or have a read through Natalie Collinson's fabulous blog on WAHM inspired ways to celebrate. 

And do one little thing today. 

Get down and dirty with the kids

We have a massive garden and in one corner, there is a vegetable patch (when I say corner, it's the size of the average London garden!).  This should inspire me to grow my own right? Well, it would if I didn't have such a hands on father that keeps it full of yummy produce and even delivers it to my back door!

Well, this year I am determined that the kids and I will be more involved and whilst looking into it (I'm an ex-lawyer, we can't do anything without researching fully first!), I found this great article about making your own compost. What could be better, a fun activity with the kids that teaches them a little science- I'm sold!

What will you be doing for Earth Day?

As you may or may not be aware, it is  Earth Day this Friday (22nd April). Now, here at Ollie's we pride ourselves on doing everything possible to promote eco friendly practices- in fact, our whole business is based around recycling. 


So this week, we are looking at other businesses and individuals that are doing their bit, starting with a family in Kent. This family keep a blog about their green practices and have started a 14 day 'Getting Back to Nature' challenge that was inspired by Bridget Strawbridge's  Off the Grid Sundays. 


Basically, the Challenge entails joining in with an activity every day which will take you back to nature. Fancy joining in? Then follow this link to see what it is all about. http://www.usbeinggreen.co.uk/2011/04/off-grid-sundays-our-14-day-getting-back-to-nature-challenge/