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Mark and Tanja on the east shore of Lake Tahoe, just after dawn

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Wallet Activism, a book by Tanja Hester

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Upcoming Events for Wallet Activism

Launch Night Party – November 16, 6 PM PT, Green Apple Books in San Francisco (in-person and virtual) *Must be vaccinated to attend in-person
Virtual reading – November 17, 7 PM ET/6 PM CT, Barbara’s Bookstores in Boston and Chicago (offering 10% off the book)
Virtual reading – November 18, 7 PM ET, Malaprops in Asheville, NC
Virtual reading – November 22, 7 PM ET, Gibson’s Bookstore in Concord, NH
Virtual reading – January 12, 2022, 7 PM ET, Books & Books in Coral Gables, FL
Virtual reading – January 13, 2022, time TBD, BookBar in Denver, CO

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Got the garden itch and want to do something that’s truly environmentally impactful? PLANT BERRIES. Whether you just have a pot on a balcony or a patch of open ground, you can plant some strawberries, raspberries, or another berry well-suited to your conditions. And here’s why that’s a great choice environmentally: berries in particular have an outsized environmental impact because they are often packaged in plastic clamshells that are nearly impossible to recycle, and because they are so perishable, much of the year, they reach you by being flown in from somewhere many thousands of miles away, rather than traveling by truck or train, and that’s a whole lot of carbon emissions that add up. By growing them yourself, and freezing or preserving some to enjoy year-round, you can avoid participating in that whole system. Fall is a wonderful time to plant berry bushes or plants, and they will produce for you for many many years to come. So get after it! 🍓🫐 #growberries #growyourown #growyourownfood #localfood #gardening

The wind is blasting, snow is coming, but the greenhouse still keeps doing its thing. 🥰 #highaltitudegardening #mountaingarden #shortseason #zone6bgardening #zone6bgarden #greenhousegardening

Just wrapped a week in the studio reading the audiobook version of Wallet Activism. Being called “the talent” will never not be hilarious to me. 🤣 But I love getting to be the voice of my own books, and I am grateful that I get to! Coming soon to a bookseller or library near you.

My favorite nerd 🤓 in the garden. 🥰💜 I know those carrots are small, but they are a whole lot bigger than last year‘s carrots, so I’m calling it a win. 😂🏆

YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK. 📚 @michellekimkim’s incredible, captivating, important book The Wake Up is out today! 🥳🎉 Anyone who cares about injustice and wants to make an impact while avoiding doing inadvertent harm to other people will benefit from reading The Wake Up. 💜 I can’t properly articulate all the ways that I love it, but fortunately I don’t have to, because Michelle talked to me for today’s episode of the Wallet Activism podcast and you can hear from her directly. 🎧 Go grab that episode wherever you listen, and then grab Michelle’s book from your favorite indie bookstore.

Yes, I am that nerd who has to capture the harmonious numbers on the car’s odometer. 🤓 But hooray for old cars! This is from our 10 year old Subaru, and our almost 18 year old Honda Civic is still going strong, too. If you have no choice but to drive, the most sustainable (and cost effective!) thing you can do is keep the car you already have as long as you can (and minimize how much you drive!). #walletactivism #oldcar #sustainability #climateaction

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Everything on this blog is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to substitute for obtaining professional financial advice. Nothing contained here or in the book Work Optional implies a consulting or coaching relationship. Please consult a licensed financial or legal professional for advice on your own situation.

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