Dirt Don't Hurt! Teaching Children About Gardening, Composting and Living More Green with Colleen Falicki and Cara Rash Ep 22

Send us Fan MailDirt Don't Hurt! Teaching Children About Gardening, Composting and Living More Green with Colleen Falicki and Cara Rash Ep 22 Episode Description:In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with Cara Rash and Colleen Falicki — moms, business owners, and passionate advocates for simple, earth-friendly living. Together, they break down what sustainable living actually looks like in real life and how families can make small, meaningful changes that add up over time.From composting basics to beginner-friendly gardening tips, Cara and Colleen share practical, approachable ideas that make caring for the planet feel doable — even in the middle of carpools, school lunches, and everyday chaos.In this episode, we cover:Easy, realistic ways families can start living more sustainablyComposting 101 — how to get started (even without a yard!)Common misconceptions about compostingBeginner-friendly gardening tips for familiesThe benefits of gardening and outdoor time for kidsSimple ways to reduce waste in your kitchenAffordable eco-friendly swaps for everyday lifeHow to raise kids who appreciate natureWhy small actions truly do make a differenceAbout Our Guests:Cara Rash and Colleen Falicki are moms, entrepreneurs, and advocates for sustainable living. Through their businesses  Back to Earth Compost Crew (Colleen)— they help families reconnect with the earth through gardening, composting, and practical, planet-friendly habits.Cara RashPurposeful Plantings: www.purposefulplantings.com  purposeful_plantingspa (instagram)/ Purposeful Plantings (Facebook)Mosquito Dunks and the Mosquito Dunk Challenge that author, Dr. Doug Tallamy put together: https://homegrownnationalpark.org, https://homegrownnationalpark.org/mosquito-bucket-challenge/Extended Recycling options at MOM's Organic Market: https://momsorganicmarket.com/recycle-center/, also check out your local municipality for TREX plastic recycling, and seasonal recycling like pumpkins/fall decor and holiday lights. All of the spring clean ups I'm familiar with have just passed. Darby Creek Valley Association typically runs a bunch throughout the spring and fall. Our Township (Easttown Township, PA) will be holding two in September and November. I just haven't firmed up the dates yet. Repair Cafes offer a place for free fixes of your broken items.  Repair Cafe Easttown, Phoenixville and Downingtown (all in Pennsylvania) hold events every 6 weeks-quarterly. Follow them on Social Media for more information. Seed Libraries offer gardeners new and old a place to donate/share seeds and an opportunity to try growing something new! Check out a Seed Library near you! Local Seed Libraries include: Easttown Library, Chester Springs, Media Borough, various locations throughout Philadelphia. Colleen Falicki Back to Earth Compost Crew www.backtoearthcompost.comBack to Earth Compost Crew- Suburban Philadelphia (Facebook and instagram)The Resource Exchange https://share.google/YgvMKUQCOh8rdpat7Home - Keep PA Beautiful https://share.google/DmThOVpW6zdjfggCYLitter Lifters of West Vincent - West Vincent Township https://share.google/67tqttlKAo078YL2MFollow along on Instagram & Facebook: @momsworkpodcast