Most people don't think about grabbing a bottle of water when they are going for a drive and don't have something to drink, so stop at a convenience store to grab a drink. Many of these places don't have water fountains, but I also haven't asked if I could use the water of the fountain machine either? I try to take my water bottle with me at all times, but my biggest challenge is finding places to fill it up while out and about. There are times that we travel a lot, and the biggest challenge I face is finding a place to safely fill up my water bottle, as I seem to really drink a lot when traveling. Although I know the trick, I do often forget that the gyms do usually have clean water available for guests as well. During COVID was a challenge because most water fountains were turned off. We had hotels that would provide countless bottles of water to the guests at the front desk. Luckily, we didn't travel there during the plastic challenge, because then I would have felt even more guilty! In those types of situations, I try to take my water bottle in the restaurants with me so I can fill up my bottle before leaving! It is embarrassing for my family at times, but they get over it! ;)

It is a warm feeling knowing making a difference and not alone doing it. Having a team around helps to encourage me to want to do more.

I have always been quick to use plastic baggies for everything - from lunches to toy parts. I recently purchased several small class containers with lids to replace those bags. I also have a few old jars that I can use to store household items. Although it won't change the worls overnight, I like that my family and especially my grandchildren