Posted in Shopping on Jun 15th, 2010
Put your money where your mouth is by buying products with recycled packaging or from companies that participate in a carbon offset program. Think snack foods, bottled water, toiletries, paper products…even the stores where you shop. When you give your business to companies that are trying to be more eco-friendly, you are sending a message [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 12th, 2010
Grocery List
3 or 4 large organic bananas, mashed (use 4 if you like moister muffins)
1/2 cup organic cane sugar (I like Florida Crystals, a domestic, carbon-free manufacturer). For a Florida Crystals coupon that saves you money while also making a donation to save endangered wildlife, visit www.floridacrystalscoupon.com/.
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 [...]
Posted in Activities on Jun 10th, 2010
What better way to teach your kids the value of nature than to plant a tree or start your own garden. Get the whole family involved with digging, planting seeds and watering. How exciting to be able to see sprouts grow into vegetables that can be picked and eaten. If you, like [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 3rd, 2010
Although the name may sound daunting to those who do not like Indian food or spices, this dish is mild enough for even the timid and the picky.
Grocery List
One lb. all-natural/organic chicken breasts or use left-over cooked chicken from another night
One package frozen organic broccoli florets or a head of fresh organic broccoli
One package [...]
Posted in Kids' Websites on Jun 2nd, 2010
Got Rain? Going online with your child can be a fun and interactive way to learn about the environment. And it’s free! Here is a list of a few of the many educational and fun websites (and games) for kids that teach them to protect our planet:
For younger children:
disney.go.com/games (Recycle Rush Game)
nickjr.com (Toot and Puddle’s [...]
