
Jennifer Torrance
"To live a healthy and happy lifestyle; to restore more than I destroy; to try many new things"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 998 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO330minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1,020minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO32more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO330minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO88gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO16hoursvolunteered
Jennifer's actions
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 16 hour(s) in my community.
Participant Feed
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Jennifer Torrance 3/20/2019 6:21 AMI'm so thankful for the first day of spring! This challenge has given me a reason to set a lot of sustainable, health, and community goals for the future. I have really enjoyed having this challenge as a guide. Thank you Ashley and Meghan for getting us involved, and thank you everyone for your active participation!-
Meghan Scanlon 3/20/2019 6:28 AMThanks for the thanks, Jennifer! :-) And for all of your ideas and input throughout the challenge.
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Jennifer Torrance 3/19/2019 8:16 AMI got in an extra walk this morning. It was lovely - the birds were chirping, air was a little frosty, my neighbors were out and about. It would have been even more lovely if I hadn't been chasing my escaping cat the through bushes in my pajamas and rain boots. But I'll take all the nature time I can get!-
Meghan Scanlon 3/19/2019 9:14 AM
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Jennifer Torrance 3/18/2019 6:38 AMI decided to plant my garden with native perennials and started to do a little research. Well, a little research turned into to-scale sketches of all possible gardening spaces and a 50 slide PowerPoint containing photos, growth requirements, and slides placed in order of bloom time. I only stopped because I ran out of garden space and possible plants.
#RESEARCHandscienceeducationteam
#baptisiacoreopsisandasclepiaseverywhereplease -
Jennifer Torrance 3/17/2019 10:38 AMI spent the majority of the day outside yesterday, and despite the cold, it was one of the best days I've had in a while! Something to be said for a day outdoors -
Jennifer Torrance 3/15/2019 9:05 AMI had a great chat with my next-door neighbor last night. We're thinking of doing a combined garden in our backyards! We started mapping out where we're going to build raised beds. I'm so happy to live in a place with such kind and generous people, and especially people who also like gardening! -
Jennifer Torrance 3/13/2019 7:50 AM-
Lauren Delorenze 3/14/2019 1:32 PM -
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Meghan Scanlon 3/13/2019 9:50 AMLittle Blaze also likes walks, but gets nervous outside. We walk in the apartment complex hallways. :-) -
Jerry Crockett 3/13/2019 8:15 AM
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Jennifer Torrance 3/12/2019 10:40 AMI got my roof assessed and inspected for solar panels this past weekend! It's a future project, but I'm making steps :)-
Meghan Scanlon 3/12/2019 12:17 PMI hope to buy a house with solar potential. I check that out via Google's Project Sunroof. -
Ashley Dean 3/12/2019 10:59 AMThis is awesome, Jennifer! I have solar panels on my roof, I went through Solar City and I've had them for a little over a year with no problems. If you're also by chance looking into Solar City, or are curious, I'd be happy to share about my experience with them!
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Jennifer Torrance 3/11/2019 7:35 AMI'm slowly realizing how difficult it is to get outside and walk for 30 min each day, especially when it's cold. I get outside every day, but rarely hit the 30 minutes of walking. I am going to try borrowing my neighbor's dog and see if that encourages me to stay outside longer and walk more!-
Ashley Dean 3/12/2019 11:04 AMJennifer I've had this same issue! It's certainly easier when it is a bit warmer and sunny, but I admit especially on work days I find it hard to find the motivation to get outside and walk! -
Jerry Crockett 3/12/2019 5:20 AMDo you listen to podcasts or audio books? Both of those can be great ways to make that time pass more quickly. We do have a dog, fortunately, which helps us...but prior to our pup, we would map out the route beforehand, too, as a way to try and ensure distance and time matched up. Good luck! -
Meghan Scanlon 3/11/2019 1:01 PM
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