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Green Resolutions
Grinchy Green Pawgaritas
for the New Year
by Amiyah Kerry
SMALL HABITS. HOLIDAY SPIRIT.
INGREDIENTS:
Cucumber: ¼ cup chopped (plus optional slice for garnish)
Cucumber
Plain Greek Yogurt:
Yogurt ¼ cup (xylitol-free) + extra for rimming
(swap for plain, unsweetened applesauce if your dog is dairy
sensitive)
Dog-Safe Bone Broth:
Broth A splash (strictly no onion or garlic)
Ice: A handful
Ice
Dog Treats
Treats: Crushed (for rimming)
Carry the holiday spirit into the year ahead with simple, earth-friendly
habits that are good for your home, your wallet and your community.
1 PACK A ZERO-WASTE KIT
Keep a reusable shopping bag, water bottle, travel mug and set of
utensils in your car or bag so you’re never caught reaching for single-use
plastic on the go.
2 LOVE YOUR LEFTOVERS
Make one night a week “clean out the fridge” night, freeze extras before
they spoil, and start a backyard compost bin for peels and co昀昀ee grounds.
3 EAT LOCAL, EAT IN SEASON
Fill your plate with fresh 昀椀nds from area farmers markets, roadside stands
and local farms. Food grown nearby travels fewer miles and supports
neighbors who grow it.
4 FIX IT FIRST
Before replacing something, try repairing it. Sew on a button, glue a
broken handle or look up a quick how-to video. Many communities also
host free repair events.
5 SHOP SECONDHAND FIRST
Check thrift stores, resale shops and online neighborhood swap groups
before buying new. Pass along what you no longer need so it gets a
second life, too.
6 GO PAPERLESS
Sign up for e-bills and digital receipts, and unsubscribe from catalogs and
junk mail you never read. Less paper in the mailbox means less in the
recycling bin.
7 TURN IT DOWN A NOTCH
Lower the thermostat a couple of degrees, seal drafty windows and
doors, and wash clothes in cold water. Small changes add up on your
energy bill.
DIRECTIONS:
Blend Blend the cucumbers, yogurt, bone broth, and ice
Blend:
together until smooth.
Rim the Glasses:
Glasses Dip the rims of plastic pawgarita glasses into
extra yogurt, then coat in crushed dog treats.
Serve: Pour the mixture into the prepared glasses and enjoy!
Serve
Yield: Makes 2–3 servings
Sponsored by
Homegrown Meat Company &
Homegrown Ice Cream
6 & 8 E. Front Street, Newark, IL 60541
www.homegrownmeatco.com
8 PLANT FOR POLLINATORS
Come spring, add native 昀氀owers and shrubs to your yard, skip the
pesticides and leave a few fallen leaves in garden beds for overwintering
bees and butter昀氀ies.
9 DRIVE LESS, EXPLORE MORE
Bundle errands into one trip, carpool to work or games, and walk or bike
to nearby spots when the weather warms up. You’ll save gas and get
some fresh air.
10 MAKE IT A GROUP EFFORT
Turn green goals into a family or o昀케ce challenge, join a community
cleanup or tree planting, and share what’s working with friends. Good
habits are contagious!
Here’s to a happy, healthy – and greener – New Year!
Happy Holidays from WSPY
Proudly local, family-owned, and rooted right
here in our community ⸀ Thank you for letting
us be part of your lives this year ⸀
Have a wonderful holiday season!
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