Green Tips for Thanksgiving Travel
Tara Paterson
November 21, 2008
Thanksgiving is usually one of the most traveled celebrations of the year. This year more than ever there is a need to be creative about Holiday planning and travel. Until recently gas prices kept most people home and away from a holiday trek, but just because the cost of gas has gone down doesn´t mean we can´t continue to find ways to conserve during this festive season.
If you must travel this year, you may find these suggestions helpful for green celebrating.
1.) Car pool if possible. If you are traveling to a destination in close proximity to other relatives, consider riding together to conserve on gas.
2.) Run all of your errands at one time. If dinner preparation has you out and about for last minute items, consolidate your stops into one trip.
3.) Stay at your destination. This year stay close to home and spend quality time together talking by the fire. It´s fun to go sightseeing or to a movie, but consider a quiet, relaxing evening for this year´s celebration. Additionally, consider playing games instead of watching T.V. This will cut down on energy use.
4.) Invite neighbors, friends and family to share a meal. Plan a feast and include those who may not be able to travel or would prefer to stay home. By spending the evening together, you can eliminate additional energy output by residing at one home for dinner. Additionally, if you have a fireplace, build a fire and lower the heat. Extra body´s mean additional heat and a fire will take the chill out of the air!
5.) Choose to travel only once during this holiday season. Although it´s nice to visit every relative and friend during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year´s choose one holiday and stay home for the rest. Invite neighbors and friends over for holiday cheer.
Consider the start of a new tradition this year and see how creative you can become. The best part of all is the positive impact your choices will have on the environment! For more ideas, visit- http://cynergreen.com/wp/
by Tara Paterson, ACPITMCertified Parent Coach, co-author Raising Intuitive Children (New Page Books, spring ´09)
If you must travel this year, you may find these suggestions helpful for green celebrating.
1.) Car pool if possible. If you are traveling to a destination in close proximity to other relatives, consider riding together to conserve on gas.
2.) Run all of your errands at one time. If dinner preparation has you out and about for last minute items, consolidate your stops into one trip.
3.) Stay at your destination. This year stay close to home and spend quality time together talking by the fire. It´s fun to go sightseeing or to a movie, but consider a quiet, relaxing evening for this year´s celebration. Additionally, consider playing games instead of watching T.V. This will cut down on energy use.
4.) Invite neighbors, friends and family to share a meal. Plan a feast and include those who may not be able to travel or would prefer to stay home. By spending the evening together, you can eliminate additional energy output by residing at one home for dinner. Additionally, if you have a fireplace, build a fire and lower the heat. Extra body´s mean additional heat and a fire will take the chill out of the air!
5.) Choose to travel only once during this holiday season. Although it´s nice to visit every relative and friend during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year´s choose one holiday and stay home for the rest. Invite neighbors and friends over for holiday cheer.
Consider the start of a new tradition this year and see how creative you can become. The best part of all is the positive impact your choices will have on the environment! For more ideas, visit- http://cynergreen.com/wp/
by Tara Paterson, ACPITMCertified Parent Coach, co-author Raising Intuitive Children (New Page Books, spring ´09)
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