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Dorothy Pepin 4/21/2025 9:35 AM -
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Dorothy Pepin 4/21/2025 9:34 AMHere are 3 different kinds of bird house specs (diywithwayne.com) that you can make from 1 cedar plank. These are the 2 birdhouses I made. The darker one was $35 all precut with a class at Flandersnaturecenter.org then I remade the same one on my own. -
Candice Miller (NVH) 4/18/2025 6:57 PMThe simple pleasures in life...That sounds amazing, Dottie! Share a picture of your finished houses. I bet they look great!!
And, if you're willing to share your blueprints, I think it would be so cool to build one for my house. :D I don't think I've been lucky enough to see a bluebird with my naked eye over here.
Dorothy Pepin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 495 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO62milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO225pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO335minutesspent being mindful and/or meditating
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UP TO75minutesspent exercising
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UP TO44more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO65additional oz of waterconsumed
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UP TO4.0healthcare connectionsmade
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UP TO330minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0greener purchasemade
Dorothy's actions
Health & Well-being
Healthy Hydration
I will improve hydration by drinking an additional 6oz of water each day. I will do this by drinking additional servings of water or by drinking water in place of other less healthy beverage options.
Health & Well-being
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 15 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Health & Well-being
Gratitude
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.
At Work
Work From Home
I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Health & Well-being
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health & Well-being
Mindfulness / Meditation Practice
I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness and/or Meditation.
Health & Well-being
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 15 minute(s) each day.
At Work
Stay Connected
I will schedule coffee breaks, lunches, and/or check-in meetings with 2 coworkers to promote connectivity in my workplace.
At Work
Greener Purchasing
I will select a greener option when purchasing supplies, such as products that have environmental certifications, less packaging, or other environmental attributes, or come from local vendors.
At Home
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Health & Well-being
Learn About Constructive Communication
I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
One Healthcare
Garden organically & use non toxic cleaning agents in home
Cultivate my garden with only organic seeds, fertilzers, compost & use leave/branches for new raised beds. Start organic seeds in greenhouse. Once ready will companion plant to help grow better. Use Dr bonner soaps and vinegar for homemade cleansers.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAt HomeHow is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?
Dorothy Pepin 4/18/2025 5:41 AMDo I need to build a bluebird house and buy a post? The want is the natural pest control, listen to the male sing and to watch the beauty of them flying around and growing a family. This is a strong yes for me and so I built 2 and within 12 hours a bluebird family moved into one. The 2nd was just installed yesterday. I'm looking forward to watching them & hoping for mor families to move in. Yes, this was a want but a nice need;-) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & Well-beingWhat is one thing that you are grateful for today? How does practicing gratitude make you feel?
Dorothy Pepin 4/02/2025 7:01 AMgreatful for my health- by taking daily steps for a healthier life. Greatful for my job and my co-workers who are supportive of each other always. Greatful that I have a safe warm home to live in.-
Doreen Felt 4/03/2025 3:31 PM -
Candice Miller (NVH) 4/02/2025 10:48 AMI could not agree more, Dottie. Practicing gratitude is so much more than just saying Thank You! Gratitude changes the way you look at the world. I don't know about you all...To me, everything is so much more radiant & beautiful when you start being grateful.
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Dorothy Pepin 4/01/2025 6:17 AMThank you Candice for starting this team. I'm happy that I have this reminder for healthy choices.


