MAKE YOUR SUMMERTIME PARTIES SUSTAINABLE!
Eco-Friendly Alternatives Any Host Can Use Summertime brings images of pool parties, backyard barbecues, Father’s Day family gatherings, and endless get-togethers with loved ones. But these countless parties usually come with elaborate decorations and disposable dishes. While they make your party festive and easy to clean, they end up in the dump, where they’ll sit for years. Even worse, they could get into our oceans and harm endangered sea life. However, you can still host fantastic summertime celebrations without sacrificing sustainability. So, if you’re looking to turn up the hosting heat, here are three ways to entertain your guests while remaining eco-friendly. Reuse home decor. If you have an indoor party, consider printing theme-appropriate images from the internet and inserting them into the picture frames you already have
should opt for the dishes, cups, and plates you already have in your home. To make cleanup easier, empty your dishwasher ahead of time and ask your guests to pop their dirty dishes right into the washer. After they leave, you only need to add detergent and turn the machine on! Put the recycling bin in plain sight. Metal cans and plastic bottles are unavoidable at summer parties, but when guests are unsure where the recycling is in someone else’s home, they usually end up in the trash. So, before the party starts, put your recycling bin in a place everyone can see, and consider labeling it. When people ask where to put their bottles and cans, say “the recycling by the [location]” instead of “the trash” to make it even more straightforward.
hanging. Or, grab a garland from your Christmas decoration box and weave in some fresh flowers from your yard or local nursery to fit the season. Consider dragging potted plants closer to the action for outdoor festivities and draping them with your Christmas lights to create a relaxing and enchanting ambiance! Avoid disposable dishes. Yes, disposable cups, plates, and silverware make party cleanup easier. But to be more eco-friendly, you
The important thing to remember when becoming more eco-conscious is that it’s okay to start small! If trying all three of these tips at
once is overwhelming, begin by changing one aspect of your party to something more sustainable and celebrate saving the world!
Cherry Chia Greek Yogurt Bowls
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Inspired by HungryHobby.net
Ingredients
Directions
Chia Seed Jam • 2 cups Chelan fresh sweet cherries, pitted • 3 tbsp chia seeds
Chia Seed Jam We suggest making the chia seed jam in advance and storing it in the refrigerator so you can quickly assemble these yogurt bowls all week. 1. Using a potato masher, mash down the cherries. Place a small pot on high heat and add the cherries, chia seeds, honey, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn down the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Allow jam to cool before using or refrigerate. Greek Yogurt Bowls 2. In a small serving bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with vanilla extract. Top the Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp cherry chia seed jam, hemp seeds, granola, and a few additional Chelan fresh sweet cherries, if desired.
• 2 tbsp honey • 1/4 cup water
Greek Yogurt Bowl • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tsp hemp seeds • 1 tbsp granola
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