Ten Simple Ways to Build Gratitude for Living Treesgiving back • tips for giving back
You all know what Arbor Day is, right? It's a special day set aside each year for us as a people to focus on planting trees. Why planting trees? Because trees help lower energy costs if planted near houses, and they clean the air. When is Arbor Day?…
Environment: How to Improve Indoor Air QualityBy now, we are all aware that poor air quality may exist outside of our homes due to pollution created by vehicle emissions, factories and coal burning power plants. But did you know that the air quality inside of our homes is estimated to be 2 - 5 times more…
Outdoor Activity: PBS KIDS Dinosaur Train Geocaching Challengemom • education • parenting • education
Outdoor Activity—Recently, my boys and I had the opportunity to take the PBS Kids Dinosaur Train Geocaching Challenge. As you may or may not know, geocaching is a family-friendly outdoor adventure that blends technology, gaming and environmental discovery. Participants use a GPS, smart phone, or other navigational techniques to…
Eco-Friendly: Simple Ways to Live Greenergiving back • my world • giving organizations • tips for giving back
Environment—I think it's safe to say, don't you think, that none of us wake up thinking: "What can I do to harm the planet today?" To some extent, most of us want to help our planet in some way. We realize it's not an infinite resource and that we…
Eco-Friendly: Six Tips for Going Green This School Yeargiving back • my world • bettering communities • bettering communities
Eco-Friendly—For most families, long, lazy summer days are over and the school year is in full swing once again. The start of the school year brings many wonderful things that make us feel optimistic and energized, including the promise of a fresh start. This year, let’s pledge to incorporate…
