We thought Earth Day would be the perfect day to announce some exciting news. Kathy Davis Studios is officially a member of The Energy Cooperative. What does this mean exactly? It means that all of the energy that is used to power our studio comes from 100% green energy sources (primarily Pennsylvania wind farms). Woo-hoo!

We are so happy to be a part of such a great not-for-profit organization. Click here to learn more about The Energy Cooperative.

In the spirit of Earth Day we have also compiled a list of things you can do to help reduce your carbon foot print and scatter joy to our good friend, planet Earth.

1. Buy local and organic: Look for organic or “fair trade” items when shopping at the grocery store. There is a good chance that the food was grown in a more eco-friendly way. Plus, if it was grown locally it didn’t have to travel as far AND you are supporting your local farms.

2. No plastic bottled water: Bottled water has a very large carbon footprint. Try buying a reusable water bottle for your water. Besides reducing your footprint you’ll be saving yourself some money, and who doesn’t like that?

3. Fly direct: If you are traveling somewhere by plane, try booking a direct flight when possible. This is a great way to reduce your footprint. Plus, you’ll get where you are going faster and without the extra stress that comes along with catching additional flights.

4. Unplug: Unplug any appliances that you don’t use regularly. A lot of electronics have a standby setting that still requires energy when not in use. Here are a few examples: Cell phone chargers, TVs, stereos, coffee makers, and computers.

5. Use cold water: Don’t worry, no cold showers here. Try using cold water when you do your laundry. It takes a ton of energy to heat up water, especially when you are doing several loads of laundry.

Happy Earth Day!

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From working a full time job to carting the kids around here and there it is hard to imagine finding the time to help out in your community. But our busy schedules do not mean we have to write off community involvement entirely. In just a few minutes, anyone can make a positive impact on their community. Below are a few tips that we came up with.

1. Buy Local: Shop at a local farmers market or family owned store. Spending money at stores like these means a percentage of your taxes paid go directly into your community.

2. Share A Meal: Make a meal of leftovers to share with an elderly neighbor. Nothing says "Thanks for being a great neighbor" like a nice home cooked meal.

Enter your tip in the comment section below and you will be entered to win a selection of Kathy Davis greeting cards and a copy of Kathy's Book!

We will announce the winner on Monday, June 27th.

How do you plan to Scatter Joy to a special Mom this Mother's Day? Or if you are a Mom, how would you like to spend your dream Mother's Day?

Below are three ways we think would Scatter Joy on Mother's Day. We look forward to hearing your ideas!

1. Create a relaxing gift basket filled with bubble bath, loofa, body lotion, and candle. Maybe even buy her some new music to listen to while she unwinds in the tub.

2. A nice little breakfast in bed can be fun - especially if the dishes are all clean and dried when Mom comes down stairs ;-)

3. A beautiful bouquet of flowers is always a safe bet. Make it extra special by including a card with a hand written note expressing what a great Mom she is.

Hi everyone! Below are three ways we at Kathy Davis Studios hope to Scatter Joy in the New Year. Do you have any Scatter Joy tips? Comment below and let us know how you hope to Scatter Joy to those around you in the New Year.

· Knit a hat or scarf for a homeless person this winter.
· Leave a stuffed animal or toy for a child in a hospital.
· Send a Thank You card to someone who's helped you when you really needed it.