“It’s hard to imagine how the next generation is going to save the environment if they haven’t actually spent time in it.” ~ author unknown Technology is growing and changing just as quickly as our children. With constant exposure to screens, it’s only natural for a parent to be concerned about what all this screen… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Go Green
The More You Know Eco: World Oceans Day
As the days begin to warm and our thoughts drift to summer, many of us are planning our yearly vacations to the beach. The ocean seems to beckon us no matter how far we live from it. Yet, as we all know, the ocean has endured its share of horror stories: from oil spills to… Continue Reading
“Epic” Summer Movie Fun with Team ENERGY STAR
Looking for a fun way to get your kids involved in an environment-saving activity? Join Team ENERGY STAR to teach children about the importance of saving energy and stopping climate change using easy, money-saving actions! At the Team ENERGY STAR website, you’ll discover downloadable interactive materials, such as a comprehensive Action Kit and the ENERGY… Continue Reading
10 Ideas for Celebrating Earth Day
Forget the Apps… Get OUTSIDE! In today’s high-tech world, many kids are learning more about nature from computer screens than from experiencing it with all of their senses. If this new generation and those after it are going to learn how to preserve our Earth, first and foremost, they need to fall in love with… Continue Reading
The 10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow from Seeds
Growing your own food is the most gratifying and rewarding act on the planet. Starting food from seeds is easy, inexpensive and fun. But planning a garden can be daunting and many gardeners do not know where to start. “Planning a garden starts with choosing what you love to eat,” says Farmer John Fendley of… Continue Reading
Cleaning for a Healthy Home
Let’s face it: we live in a less than pure world. And despite our best efforts, it’s nearly impossible to keep our kids from exposures to things like pesticides, car exhaust, second-hand smoke and mold. The good news – We do have control over what the EPA has deemed should be our top concern: the… Continue Reading
The More You Know Eco: Unacceptable Levels
Years ago at Thanksgiving, our neighbors Richard and Lula, recounted a discussion they’d had over the number of feathers she found while preparing their Butterball turkey. Richard had shrugged and said, “Every industry has a tolerance policy… there’s probably a 5-feather margin of error on any bird that size.” At the time, I worked in… Continue Reading
Living With Less
Simple living encourages you to cut through the clutter and make room for what’s really important. Instead of wasting precious energy paying for, storing and maintaining so much stuff, why not eliminate the things that are unnecessary? If living with less sounds good to you, ask yourself a few questions: Why do you hold on… Continue Reading
A Family Is a Team
Three key pillars provide the foundation for a harmonious family: trust, respect and teamwork. Teamwork can be the easiest and most fun to teach. Think about it… there are endless opportunities for the family to engage as a team. The New Year brings a great occasion for a team challenge. Instead of focusing on… Continue Reading
Teaching Children Philanthropy Through Green Activities
The Global Game Changers believe that you don’t have to be bitten by a spider to be a superhero. Instead, you become a superhero by making the world a better place. And the key to encouraging your child to become a superhero and a life-long philanthropist is a simple equation that every child should complete… Continue Reading