Our nation's economic woes have affected millions of families. With businesses closing and loss of employment, many homes are learning to live with less income and opportunity.
At a time when it seems that the individual has no power or say in his/her world. When politics and big money dictates every aspect of our life, our health care, and our work, how does one keep the home stable?
There is no time better then now to incorporate a sustainable "mindset" for you and your family. Cultivating an interest in sustainable living practices in your children will give them greater riches then you can imagine.
Sustainable living offers a teaching/learning opportunity in some way to every home.
One way is by establishing a family garden. Children learning how to plant, care for, and harvest food for the table gain valuable lessons about work, patience, and feel true pride and purpose when their harvest is eaten and enjoyed by others.
Having a garden can spur family discussions on many home projects. Sharing ideas about rain water collection, irrigation methods, shading, pruning, staking, weeding, pest/animal control, offers a great way to get your children involved and excited about the activity without them seeing it as work or chore.
Composting, reducing household use of plastics, recycling paper and cardboard products, are other ways children can become involved in a family's sustainable living plan.
See what works best for you and your family, make it fun and inclusive.
Brett
Friday, July 17, 2009
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