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So what is Earth Day? Earth Day takes place on April 22nd each year and was started in 1970 in the US. Earth Day is a day to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It is also a day where we can reflect on what we are doing to keep ourselves, our children and our planet healthy.

Going green can be an overwhelming task. Where do I start? Am I doing enough? This act is so small, will it really make a difference? Each little thing you do is step in the right direction and will make a difference. And yes, it can be a bit overwhelming at first, but once you start making changes, they become second nature! Little things such as turning lights off when they are not needed, using re-useable bags or making your own baby wipes (one of my favourites!). We all have to start somewhere and the little things are better than nothing at all.

The One Million Acts of Green website provides a really great list of things you can do, and even some things that you probably never even thought of! Here are just some of the many acts listed on the website:

• Open the Curtains on Winter Days and Close Them at Night
• Set Your Thermostat to 18C (65F) or Less in the Winter
• During The Winter, Close Forced Air Vents In Unused Rooms
• Set the Air Conditioner to 24C (75F) in the Summer
• During The Winter, Turn Down The Heat In Unused Rooms
• Do Laundry In Cold Water
• Turn Lights Off When Not In Use
• Air-Dry Clothes
• Only Run The Dishwasher When It’s Full
• Turn Off The Computer When You Aren’t Using It
• Run The Clothes Washer On Its Shortest Cycle
• Use A Stainless Steel Water Bottle
• Use A Refillable Coffee Cup
• Use Non Toxic Cleaning Products At Home
• Replace Plastic Bags With Reusable Bags
• Purchase Locally Grown Organic Produce
• Eat a Vegetarian Meal This Week
• Use a Power Bar
• Drink Tap Water Instead of Bottled Water
• Use Recycled Paper
• Pick up Garbage
• Pack a Litterless Lunch
• Use Non-Toxic Personal Care Products
• Donate Clothes and Other Used Goods
  

What earth friendly things do you do? Join the Nayla Natural Care Facebook page and click on the Discussions tab to tell everyone your green acts for your chance to win a Boon Bath toy of your choice! The draw will take place on April 23rd.

Happy Earth Day!

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