The sustainability efforts are on a slight hold right now. We’re still composting most of our garbage, and gradually reducing the kinds of items we’re buying that contain too much or the wrong kind of packaging. Plastic bags are ok for now because those are used for dog and cat box waste removals. The garden plants seem to be doing ok. Though I should probably foliar spray soon.
I’ve gone over the lawn once with the reel mower. Our lawn is seriously lumpy and bumpy in the back and backside areas. Those were the hardest areas to get to. But it’s been nice to be able to cut the grass on my own AND without having a massive sneezing attack upon just starting. My allergies do kick in after spending some time out there, but they would likely kick in even if I was just sitting on the deck outside. So far they haven’t been too bad. So far though, there hasn’t been that much pollen flying around. It’ll get really bad when other people start mowing their lawns and the weeds really start putting out their seeds. Oh, and those cotton trees, ARGH.
Housecleaning supplies involve baking soda, white vinegar, and microfiber cloths. This is proving to be an aide to me in that I’m not overwhelmed with fumes and sneezing and sick with just one cleaning attempt. Though, the current lowered energy levels are also reducing the cleaning I’m doing.
Whatever sustainability efforts I choose, they are going to have to be workable even when I’m in a slump. Like, the reel mower helps me to get exercise, it’s easy to do (except those lumpy areas) and I can think about other things as I’m doing it…or just veg in my head while doing it. I really need to get a cleaning schedule down so that I can do some basic stuff even when low. Turning off lights and such is becoming easier for the family. But I’ll be figuring out some better electric saving stuff soon as I’ve got the mental abilities back, heh.
Gotta go.
