So today my family and I have officially booked our spring break for the end of March. We decided to drive because we haven't taken a road trip to Florida in a long time. It was difficult choosing between flying or driving because they both contribute to tons of carbon emissions, but we figured that whenever we stopped for gas or to stretch, we would pick up garbage and clean up. We also will pack smart and light to limit the weight in the car, which can save some gas mileage. When we are down in Florida, we plan on shopping at farmer's markets and conserving as much as we can at our rental home. I believe it's a great way to make up for the travel from Chicago to Miami. We also found a rental home that is close to everything, so driving will be limited when we are down there. I hope many of you college students AND families that are traveling (especially driving) this spring break will remember to conserve on your vacation because even though we may be taking time off from our stressful days at work and school, the Earth is in constant stress and struggle without our help!

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