It’s Earth Day this weekend!  This post was first published in April 2009, but I find it fascinating how these simple, everyday things are still important for caring for the planet. And it’s also a good reminder that “going green” really isn’t all that hard.

I’m not into politics, but I am into good stewardship.  To me, being intentionally eco-friendly has more to do with celebrating God’s creativity, being wise with what He’s given us, and passing on those values to the next generation than it does with pressing some government agenda.

The thing I love most about practicing green alternatives in my home is that nine times out of ten, they are the more frugal option.  And I love being frugal.  Being environmentally-friendly is just good economics—in our home and budget, and with the earth God gave us.

There are many little things we can do in our homes to play a small part in reducing landfill waste, cleaning the air, and preserving the natural landscape.  But we double our efforts when we get our kids involved, helping them understand the why to our what.

When they get it, it’ll be second nature to them when they’re adults—and that much easier to pass it down to their children.

Here are some small, easy, green choices we can make in our homes.  Choose three that you’re not already doing, and make a point to do them this year. Perhaps they’ll become a habit.
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