It seems like the most common tip you hear for reducing energy consumption is to simply turn off lights when not in use. Easy enough right? Well, sometimes we just forget to turn the lights off and we may have young children who have a difficult time remembering to turn lights out too. I found a product recently that I am really loving that helps with this issue. A motion sensor attachment for light sockets! You simply plug the attachment into the socket and then install your CFL or LED bulb … [Read more...]
Green Guilt – Confessions of a Not So Perfect Mommy
We all have our moments with the “green police”, the environmental enthusiasts that want to make you feel bad because you are not nearly as perfect as they are. You might also run into moms (or dads) that are so consumed with the safest things, the most educational toys, the best of this and that...and the apparent lack of such concern (according to them of course) in your house that you almost feel like you are guilty of child neglect. It is mommy guilt and it is destructive. I have also been … [Read more...]
Carrick the Child Environmentalist
Remember the videos I posted of a child environmentalist named Carrick a few months ago. Well, his father emailed me to let me know about some new videos they have produced for an ecospot video contest. Once again I am impressed. Go Carrick! … [Read more...]
Ferngully – Environmental Movie for Kids
Yesterday I reviewed a book for kids that helps bring awareness to environmental issues. Today I thought I would discuss a movie that does the same. The movie is Ferngully - The Last Rainforest. It follows the story of Crysta, a fairy that lives in one of the last rainforests. She and her fairy family live in relative peace and harmony under the safety of the rainforest canopy. It is their job to help plants and trees grow. One day Crysta meets Batty (voiced by Robin Williams) a blind bat … [Read more...]
Down To Earth Guide to Global Warming
I just finished reading a wonderful book geared towards children. The subject matter is a very important one in my opinion...global warming. It is The Down to Earth Guide to Global Warming by Lauri David and Cambria Gordon. Quite simply it is an AMAZING book that really captures the interest of older children and teens, makes them laugh with clever wording and great pictures, and educates about an important environmental issue. It was also a blast for me to read as well. Let me just give you … [Read more...]
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