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Tamra Hively

Community Team

"Start summer right!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 757 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    10
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    39
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    420
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    780
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Tamra's actions

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

CHECK OUT THE CHELAN PUD WEBSITE

I will spend 10 minutes checking out all the energy-saving opportunities on Chelan PUD's web page, ConservationMakesCents.org.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Water in early mornings to conserve water

I will water my lawn in the early morning hours to reduce water waste during the heat of the day.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainable Community

Sign a Petition

I will sign a petition in support of an environmental or social initiative.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $33 per bulb over the life of each bulb.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditation

I will spend 5-10 minutes each day meditating, in prayer or reading inspirational literature.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

ANIMAL FREE DIET

I will adopt a diet free of animal products (eggs, milk, cheese, etc.)

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Sit and Sketch or Paint in Nature, Plein Air!

I will sketch or paint outside.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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    Tamra Hively 5/11/2019 10:37 PM
    Another beautiful day. Going to plant clover for the back yard tomorrow. Not only is it good as a yard, my bunny will love it!

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    Tamra Hively 5/10/2019 6:35 PM
    Five boxes ready for giveaway! Lots more to do. I want everything cleaned out! Lighten the load, lighten the stress. 

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 5/10/2019 9:06 PM
      I don't know you, but I remember a dear friend telling me less is better!  Good on you!

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    Tamra Hively 5/10/2019 6:30 PM
    Hoping to get new heating/cooling system in before the end of the challenge. Current system is 20+ years. I know that can’t be good!

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    Tamra Hively 5/10/2019 6:26 PM
    It was hot today. I have to get outside earlier!

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    Tamra Hively 5/09/2019 11:58 AM
    Loving the challenges and trying to be healthier!

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    Tamra Hively 5/08/2019 8:57 AM
    So far so good! It always helps when the sun is out!!!

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    Tamra Hively 5/07/2019 11:01 AM
    Ready to get going! Watered the lawn early!