A long weekend in Florida 🫶🏽 #florida #news A long weekend in Florida 🫶🏽

#florida #newsmyrna #newsmyrnabeach #palmcoast #satellitebeach #hammockdunes #eastcoast #beachlife #coastalliving #beachphotography #travelphotography #girlswhotravel #radgirlslife #letsgo #vacationmode #naturephotography #floridaliving #southernliving
I wanted to paint something a little more abstract I wanted to paint something a little more abstract. This 16x20 acrylic painting is inspired by a Polaroid taken [most likely] by my grandmother, “Nannie.” The painting isn’t finished but I’m happy with session one. ❤️

#painting #artist #artwork #acryliconcanvas #acrylicart #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #artgallery #artcollector #artoftheday #igartist #paintings
2022 Part ✌🏽 #nye #newyearseve #photodiary # 2022 Part ✌🏽

#nye #newyearseve #photodiary #photodump #wilmingtonnc #phoenix #nosara #costarica #taylorguitars #radgirlslife #girlswhortravel #art #artwork #artistsoninstagram #acrylicpainting #resolutions #bentonville
2022 Part One #2022 #newyear #florida #travel #st 2022 Part One

#2022 #newyear #florida #travel #stpetersburgflorida #keystonecolorado #summitcounty #snowboarding #mtb #mountainbiking #specializedbikes #radgirlslife #girlswhotravel
Thank you @instagram for providing a template for Thank you @instagram for providing a template for cramming a week’s worth of highlights into one post. 😂 Here’s a super speedy recap of Dec 2022 women’s surf & yoga retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica. 

Retreat: @neighborhood_offshore 
Stay: @nosara_surf_villa 
Yoga: @honeybirdflow 
Surf: @luigizuniga

#costarica #surfretreat #yogaretreat #nosara #womensretreat #playaguiones #guiones #surfing #horsebackriding #womensupportingwomen #travelgram #igtravel #puravida #travelphotography #girlswhotravel #travelgirls #radgirlslife
Straight after a week-long women’s retreat & 36- Straight after a week-long women’s retreat & 36-hours of travel, Christmas week was crafty, stupid cold, extra sugary, and loaded with family events. 🥰 Commencing hermit recovery mode.

#painting #acrylicpainting #artwork #artgallery #pheasant #artistsoninstagram #christmas #photodump
To filter would be blasphemy. ⛵️ #sailing #ca To filter would be blasphemy. ⛵️

#sailing #catamaran #yacht #sunsetsail #sunset #sailboat #costarica #nosara #travel #travelgram #travelling #puravida
Now that it has been gifted, I can share this bela Now that it has been gifted, I can share this belated house-warming gift painted for a horse-loving, beach living, surf sister. 🤙🏽Yeehaw Bra 5x7 Acrylic on Canvas

#horses #equestrian #beachlife #painting #acrylicpainting #artist #artwork #artgallery #artistsoninstagram #igart #horseriding #horselover #beachpainting #artoftheday #paintingoftheday #paintingtimelapse #timelapse
What can you really say after spending a week with What can you really say after spending a week with soul sisters in a tropical paradise? Grateful isn’t sufficient; blessed is a given. My heart is full and my spirit is energized with a special kind of confidence you can only gain from stretching beyond your comfort zone and being surrounded by women on a mission to lift one another. I have extra special people to see and a holiday to celebrate when I arrive at home. This is good…really, really good. ❤️

Stay: @nosara_surf_villa 
Retreat: @neighborhood_offshore 
Where: Nosara, Costa Rica

#costarica #surfretreat #yogaretreat #nosara #womensretreat #playaguiones #guiones #surfing #horsebackriding #womensupportingwomen #travelgram #igtravel #puravida #travelphotography #girlswhotravel #travelgirls #radgirlslife
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20 Simple Ways to Make a Difference – Preserve & Protect our Planet

  1. Educate yourself & others. The best way to advocate for change is to educate. Learn the facts about things like global warming, pollution, waste, and sustainability so you can teach others. Think of it like this, for every 5 people you talk to, they will talk to 5 more, then those 5 will talk to 5 more and so on…it’s like a spiderweb. See! One person really can make a BIG impact.
  2. Lights off. Turn off lights you’re not using when you leave the room. Replace incandescent light bulbs with LED.
  3. Turn the water off. Gallons of water are wasted when you leave the faucet running while doing things like cleaning dishes or brushing your teeth.
  4. Ride your bike. Depending on where you live, you could substitute a bike for driving nearly 100% of the time (I would love to live by the beach again & own a 3-wheel bike with a basket). In cities, commuter bikes are available, and transportation could be faster than sitting in traffic.
  5. Eat a vegan diet. Learn more from my previous blog post.
  6. Recycle. Aluminum, steel, paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, batteries, electronics. For a comprehensive list of recyclable items, click here.
  7. Drive electric. Most car companies now offer electric vehicles including Nissan, Tesla, Ford, BMW, Toyota, Fiat, Chrysler, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Hyundai.
  8. Use solar. Many companies offer financing to instal solar panels on your roof. Depending on your state’s metering laws, you could earn money by selling electricity back to the grid.
  9. Eat locally-produced foods. It has been estimated that 13% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions result from the production and transport of food.
  10. Donate. Rather than throwing away things you’ve grown tired of, or don’t use anymore, donate to a non-profit that would find them useful.
  11. Garage sale. Similar to #10 – have a garage sale or sell things on Craigslist. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!”
  12. Consignment. Shop thrift stores and consignment. Believe it or not, there are luxury second-hand stores and websites, as well as hoards of fashion bloggers who sell gently used or unused items from the overflow of products sent to them by brands.
  13. Grow your own garden. Gardens are fun but they take work. Try starting small or connecting with a local community garden to learn more. Growing your own garden is a big step in the right direction toward sustainability.
  14. Compost for your garden. In the US, 30-40% of the food supply is wasted, equaling more than 20 pounds of food per person per month. Composting reduces landfill waste and incineration, and therefore emissions.
  15. Volunteer. If you live in Omaha, you can volunteer at places like Keep Omaha Beautiful or the Nature Conservancy. Check to see if your school has a program you can join – if not, start one!
  16. Shop “Eco” brands. Learn more in my previous post – 7 brands with global-impact.
  17. Use reusable bags for shopping. Some stores, like Target, offer a discount for every reusable bag you use while shopping.
  18. FOR.THE.LOVE. Buy a reusable water bottle! US landfills contain about 2 million tons of discarded water bottles.
  19. Buy in bulk. Packaging makes up 30% of the weight and 50% of trash by volume.
  20. Reduce your junk mail. The average resident in America receives over 30 pounds of junk mail per year. Sign up for e-bills and statements. The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) is a national trade association for companies that send direct mail. Register online to remove your name from catalogs, magazines and other mail offers.


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I hope you found these 20 tips helpful! If you have any additional tips for helping our planet, please share in the comments section.

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A long weekend in Florida 🫶🏽 #florida #news A long weekend in Florida 🫶🏽

#florida #newsmyrna #newsmyrnabeach #palmcoast #satellitebeach #hammockdunes #eastcoast #beachlife #coastalliving #beachphotography #travelphotography #girlswhotravel #radgirlslife #letsgo #vacationmode #naturephotography #floridaliving #southernliving
I wanted to paint something a little more abstract I wanted to paint something a little more abstract. This 16x20 acrylic painting is inspired by a Polaroid taken [most likely] by my grandmother, “Nannie.” The painting isn’t finished but I’m happy with session one. ❤️

#painting #artist #artwork #acryliconcanvas #acrylicart #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #artgallery #artcollector #artoftheday #igartist #paintings
2022 Part ✌🏽 #nye #newyearseve #photodiary # 2022 Part ✌🏽

#nye #newyearseve #photodiary #photodump #wilmingtonnc #phoenix #nosara #costarica #taylorguitars #radgirlslife #girlswhortravel #art #artwork #artistsoninstagram #acrylicpainting #resolutions #bentonville
2022 Part One #2022 #newyear #florida #travel #st 2022 Part One

#2022 #newyear #florida #travel #stpetersburgflorida #keystonecolorado #summitcounty #snowboarding #mtb #mountainbiking #specializedbikes #radgirlslife #girlswhotravel
Thank you @instagram for providing a template for Thank you @instagram for providing a template for cramming a week’s worth of highlights into one post. 😂 Here’s a super speedy recap of Dec 2022 women’s surf & yoga retreat in Nosara, Costa Rica. 

Retreat: @neighborhood_offshore 
Stay: @nosara_surf_villa 
Yoga: @honeybirdflow 
Surf: @luigizuniga

#costarica #surfretreat #yogaretreat #nosara #womensretreat #playaguiones #guiones #surfing #horsebackriding #womensupportingwomen #travelgram #igtravel #puravida #travelphotography #girlswhotravel #travelgirls #radgirlslife
Straight after a week-long women’s retreat & 36- Straight after a week-long women’s retreat & 36-hours of travel, Christmas week was crafty, stupid cold, extra sugary, and loaded with family events. 🥰 Commencing hermit recovery mode.

#painting #acrylicpainting #artwork #artgallery #pheasant #artistsoninstagram #christmas #photodump
To filter would be blasphemy. ⛵️ #sailing #ca To filter would be blasphemy. ⛵️

#sailing #catamaran #yacht #sunsetsail #sunset #sailboat #costarica #nosara #travel #travelgram #travelling #puravida
Now that it has been gifted, I can share this bela Now that it has been gifted, I can share this belated house-warming gift painted for a horse-loving, beach living, surf sister. 🤙🏽Yeehaw Bra 5x7 Acrylic on Canvas

#horses #equestrian #beachlife #painting #acrylicpainting #artist #artwork #artgallery #artistsoninstagram #igart #horseriding #horselover #beachpainting #artoftheday #paintingoftheday #paintingtimelapse #timelapse
What can you really say after spending a week with What can you really say after spending a week with soul sisters in a tropical paradise? Grateful isn’t sufficient; blessed is a given. My heart is full and my spirit is energized with a special kind of confidence you can only gain from stretching beyond your comfort zone and being surrounded by women on a mission to lift one another. I have extra special people to see and a holiday to celebrate when I arrive at home. This is good…really, really good. ❤️

Stay: @nosara_surf_villa 
Retreat: @neighborhood_offshore 
Where: Nosara, Costa Rica

#costarica #surfretreat #yogaretreat #nosara #womensretreat #playaguiones #guiones #surfing #horsebackriding #womensupportingwomen #travelgram #igtravel #puravida #travelphotography #girlswhotravel #travelgirls #radgirlslife
November was nice. 🥰 #diary #photodump #novemb November was nice. 🥰

#diary #photodump #november #photodiary #photojournal #slowliving #slowdown
Happy Thanksgiving friends! I painted this lone tr Happy Thanksgiving friends! I painted this lone tree on a hill in late summer/early fall but hadn’t shared the process. I love her texture. She’ll be living in a light oak floating frame. 🖼 DM for Christmas commissions.

#painting #acrylicpainting #acrylic #acryliconcanvas #artworks #artgallery #artist #acrylicpaint #landscapepainting #igart
Christmas commission 🎁 5x7 Acrylic on Canvas # Christmas commission 🎁 5x7 Acrylic on Canvas

#christmas #cardinals #paintingtimelapse #arttimelapse #acryliconcanvas #acrylicart #acrylicpaint #paintingoftheday #painting #artwork #artistsoninstagram #artgallery #originalpaintings #artcollector #commissionartist
4 Days in Phoenix #phoenix #arizona #scottsdale # 4 Days in Phoenix

#phoenix #arizona #scottsdale #mesaarizona #tempearizona #southwestairlines #travelgram #justinboots
(3) 4x7 #acrylic & ink on paper 🥑🍅 They’re (3) 4x7 #acrylic & ink on paper 🥑🍅 They’re not what you think. 🤔 Many still think of tomatoes, avocado and zucchini as vegetables because they’re not sweet like most fruits. But they are, in fact, fruits! 

#painting #acrylicpainting #originalart #artwork #artist #artgallery #artcollector #paintingoftheday #nutritionist
Did you guess the mystery lady?? 🤩 This sister Did you guess the mystery lady?? 🤩 This sister series reminded me of my favorite music video of all time: Black or White by Michael Jackson. If you haven’t seen it, watch it now. It instantly makes me happy. 

#art #artist #painting #portraitpainting #acrylicpainting #artwork #artistsoninstagram #artgallery #artoftheday #originalart #artistsupport #artcollective #artdaily
Sunday still life. 🎨 I might make this a weekly Sunday still life. 🎨 I might make this a weekly thing; blues music included. 😎 Fun fact: B.B. King and I have the same birthday. 🎸

#stilllife #painting #sundayinspiration #art #artwork #mixedmediaart #artgallery #artoftheday #artistsoninstagram #igartist #artcollector #artistatwork
It’s the little things that get me…like fun so It’s the little things that get me…like fun socks 🌵homemade pumpkin muffins 🎃funny greeting cards ⛄️getting your first @stetsonusa 🤠and QT with your pretty mama ❤️ 

Wishing you all a heartwarming week full of the good stuff! 🥰

#slowliving #smallthings #seekjoy #thehappynow #stetson #artist #painter #artistsoninstagram #lovemore
I often refer to my work as a visual art because i I often refer to my work as a visual art because it encompasses multiple mediums. Painting and photography came later in life but I’ve been involved in the arts since childhood. 

#artist #photographer #fineart #artcollector #writer #artistsofinstagram #visualartist #fineartphotography #fineartpainting #originalart #creativeentrepreneur
Wet paint reveal! “Look Ahead” 12x12 Acrylic o Wet paint reveal! “Look Ahead” 12x12 Acrylic on canvas. She’s 1 of 6 in a sister set. 

#acrylicpainting #painting #artwork #artistsoninstagram #igartist #artcollector #artgallery #art #artcurator #artoftheday
I’d watch the whole time lapse just to listen to I’d watch the whole time lapse just to listen to this song…but the final product is pretty dope too. 🎨 Allá prima “I Knew You” 12x12 acrylic on canvas.

#allaprima #allaprimapainting #acrylicpainting #artwork #painting #artistsoninstagram #artgallery #artcollector

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