Local and small:

For my financial protest today, I bought flowers and local chocolate from a small local grocery chain, and tacos from a small local burrito joint. And nothing else. Keep it small and local.

Saying no:

Saying no is always an option. Let’s practice together.

No, I’m not interested. No, that’s not going to work for me. No, thanks.

Got a new sticker for my journal, to remind me.

Finding joy: after testing negative for COVID yesterday, I went out to support my middle school students in their play this morning. The message was one of joy, positivity, and listening to your heart’s song.

Some brightness in tough times.

Rest: no lie, I’m feeling yucky right now. So, I’m resting. Sick-day knitting, neighbor picking up some ginger ale, afternoon-nap type of resting. Self-care isn’t just the spa, friends.

Protect others: I have a mild head cold and I’m wearing a mask to church. Absolutely no need to share it, my dears. Let’s continue to normalize masking, because we care about other people.

Food: sometimes I don’t buy the garnish for a recipe at the grocery store because I don’t feel like it’s worth it for just a tiny bit of stuff. But this week I did, and I’m so happy. Parsley for the win!

Hi, I’m Kim, and it’s been a week since I bought a to-go coffee in a plastic cup. Home-brewed and carried in to work! #noplanetb

Packed lunches save $ and the 🌎 - they don’t have to be fancy, this one I threw together before bed last night with what was in the fridge and cabinets. #noplanetb

Repairing through neighborliness? My daughter accidentally broke her car garbage bag, so I asked my neighbor with a sewing machine for a quick repair, and traded homemade molasses cookies for the effort. Fix it before replacing it, and if you can’t maybe a neighbor can! #noplanetb