Make This Labor Day More Green
Most holidays including Labor Day includes spending the entire day at festivals, parades and other events. Not only can you end up more tired than if you were to spend it at work, but also many of the events and parades create tons of waste to send to our already overfilled landfills. Make this Labor Day different by making it day of rest and relaxation.
Spend Time With Nature
Most of us are locked in an office all day and our kids in classrooms. Why not take the chance to get outdoors and enjoy nature with your family and/or friends? It’s a perfect time to just get away from the house and clear your mind and get a fresh breath of air for a change. One thing I love to do is go to a local park of mine where they kayaking for a small rental fee. Check with your local parks to see what great activities they have to offer, especially the free ones. You can also have a picnic with foods you just bought at your local farmer’s market that make it much healthier than anything you could buy at a festival.
Relax
Life is already hectic enough, so why not just relax a little more. We already don’t get enough sleep as it is, so sleep in a little longer to get your full 7-8 hours. There’s nothing wrong with just sitting outside on your patio or porch and enjoying the scenery. There’s no rule that says that we have to spend the entire day fighting with crowds just to see a parade that lasts for 10 minutes and and overpriced, unhealthy food.
Exercise
Most people don’t exercise enough as it is. Try making Labor Day the first opportunity you get to get out there and exercise. Whether it’s getting out to nature and going for a job, or heading to your gym, there’s no better time to start. I find it extremely relaxing to take a class like Yoga that help relieve stress.
Whatever you decide to do on this holiday, try to make it as relaxing as possible.
Comments
A different perspective.. I liked it.. especially celebrating this labor day with relaxation.. Sometimes I just sit in the window outside and watch the scenery.
“Why not take the chance to get outdoors and enjoy nature with your family and/or friends?” I love this idea, we don’t spend enough time outside anymore with our busy lives.
I definitely took advantage of labor day by getting caught up on my sleep, as well as taking the time to walk around campus, and just to take in the sights, and the great weather that we had here today =D
Till then,
Jean
I did not go any where I just love to stay at home with my family.
Your blog is interesting. It was nice going through your blog. Keep it up the good work. Cheers
It just so happens I spent the weekend hiking and fishing with some great friends. Always a nice way to spend some of the last days of summer!
As Labor Day is all bout a day off of work ,ask them about the jobs they used to have,the people that they worked with,how they got the jobs.Also about what they did on the Holiday itself how they spent it,where they went,,who went with them.
Most people in nursing homes are only to happy to chat about their days in the past as they are more comfortable about the past.So you are going to have some great stories !
I almost felt guilty about relaxing all Labor Day until now. Thanks
your idea is very correct. we don’t spend enough time outside ,even with our famliy…anymore with our busy lives…so from now on, i will spend more time with my famliy!!!