April 22nd marks Earth Day, a great reminder to get your hands dirty and take a look at how your choices impact the planet we call home. From the foods we enjoy to the activities we participate in, it’s an opportunity to make more intentional, planet-friendly decisions.

Start With A Bang

Simple Protein Breakfast Hacks for Busy Mornings

Every great spread needs a standout dip, and this one just delivers. Creamy goat cheese meets the natural sweetness of dates while crispy beef bacon adds the perfect salty crunch. It’s rich and unexpected. Serve this with crusty bread, crackers, chips, or fresh veggies–there’s no wrong move here.

Colorful Plate Means Colorful Mind

One of the simplest yet beautiful ways to celebrate the Earth is through the foods we consume. Eating more whole foods rather than ultra-processed foods supports the environment in many ways. Not only does it reduce packaging waste, but it also powers your system. Whether you grow your own vegetables or shop at the grocery store, by being selective and keeping a balanced plate, you are supporting farmers and reducing waste.

Godshall’s Quality Meats makes environmental stewardship one of its pillars. There are five areas on which Godshall’s focuses these efforts, including solar, recycling, water reduction, clean-burning natural gas, and energy reclamation. By consuming one of Godshall’s products, you’ve already taken a step in the right direction.

An easy way to ensure you’re eating a balanced meal is to include all the colors of the rainbow. Instead of an orange-colored processed snack, try a sweet potato or a carrot. Swap out a salty bag of chips for some savory beef bacon. Godshall’s Simply Better Bacons and clean ingredients are simple ways to indulge without guilt, especially on Earth Day.

Game Day Comfort Food

Fried Bacon Mac & Cheese Balls

Mac and cheese is already a win, and adding beef bacon and making it bite-sized? Now you’ve got a game day essential. This mac and cheese bite recipe is perfectly complete when you add in Godshall’s Beef Bacon, making it crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and packed with smoky flavor. These are the snacks people hover around.

What Goes Around Comes Around

Recycling is one of the simplest ways to give back. Whether you are actively recycling, have stopped using plastic water bottles and switched to a reusable one, or are looking for more ways to get creative with recycling, there are many options.

If you’re into arts and crafts, here are some ways to get nifty with recycled and upcycled materials:

Egg Carton Coloring

Once you finish your eggs, you can cut the carton in half and paint it any way you want. Kids can get creative and turn each egg carton into a different animal by using googly eyes and a pipe straw with glue to make it appear even more alive.

Tea Party

This activity is perfect for a book club or an afternoon with friends. If you have old teacups you no longer use, or you thrift some, they are a great vessel for leftover candle wax that you can melt together and turn into a small candle. Another idea is to plant your own succulents in teacups and gift them for Mother’s Day, teachers, or any loved one. There are no rules!

No Napkin Gets Left Behind

You may have had a seasonal party and now have a drawer stash of seasonal napkins with no real use. A fun and easy way to use these leftover napkins is to turn them into decorations. If you’re near a beach, you can collect seashells or purchase some from your local craft store along with Mod Podge. Cut the napkins you like into pieces and paint them onto the shell with Mod Podge. It will dry overnight and form a multicolor blend. You can also do this with a glass candle.

Go Out In The World

Last but certainly not least, you can volunteer. To fully embrace the Earth Day aesthetic, look for a local farm organization that may need support with planting and growing crops. If you have a busy schedule, consider spring cleaning your closet and donating your clothes to a local thrift store.