This giveaway is now closed and the winner has been contacted. Congrats Lily!
There are so many important things that we need to teach our children. We have to teach them to be kind, thoughtful, giving and to have good manners. We also need to teach our children how to take care of our earth. The younger we start teaching these concepts the more likely our children will be to follow them. Hailey knows that we always say “please” and “thank you.” She also knows that we have certain items that get thrown away and certain items that we can recycle. She is only 2 years old and doesn’t really understand why we do a lot of what we do- but she knows we do it. And it will be automatic for her to do many of those things when she is an adult.
Teaching our kids how to take care of our environment can be kind of difficult. But, there is a book that can help- and it is just perfect. I’m Turning Green by Rebecca Mattano is the perfect book to use to help your child understand taking care of our environment. It shows how the little things that we all do can really add up to help. It will help you to know where to start in helping your children to see what they can do to be a part of helping our environment. I’m Turning Green is simple enough for me to read to Hailey (2 years old) but it can also be used with older children as well.
Step into the adventure of a little girl who turns green from her head to her toes and learns that doing her part for the environment really shows! I’m Turning Green is a fantastic journey that teaches young readers tips for energy, water, and natural resource conservation. This book offers many ways to make homes eco-friendly today! The Little Environmentalists provides parents and educators a simple and effective way to teach their children about the environment today!
If you are looking for a way to start teaching your children how to take care of our environment- then you’re going to be happy to know that one lucky commenter will be winning a copy for I’m Turning Green from The Little Environmentalists.
Here’s what you need to do for a chance to win:
- Leave a comment telling me one tip you have to help our environment.
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This giveaway will end on December 23, 2008 at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be chosen on December 24, 2008 via random.org and notified by email. Please read all of my giveaway rules here.
Jenn S. says:
Lower your heater, hot water heater, and refrigerator thermostats.
December 16th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
betsy says:
when done using the oven open it up and use the heat! thanks for the giveaway!
December 16th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Stacie says:
I put plastic over my windows in the winter to keep the heat inside.
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Stacie says:
I’m a subscriber.
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
jenna says:
Use a water bottle instead of using bottle water. Also, bike instead of drive if you can. Thanks!
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Andrea says:
Turn off the lights when you leave a room
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
shannon says:
I have switched all my light bulbs as they have burned out to the more efficent halogen bulbs.
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
susan varney says:
us canvas tote bags for all shopping not just grocery shopping
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Brian N. says:
Stop eating animals – you can’t be a meat eating environmentalist.
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
kathy K says:
I compost everything I can, burn in a trash barrel what will burn, recycle paper, cans, glass and plastic.
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Jamie Z says:
Reuse: we make a lot of crafts out of old jars, coffee cans, etc.
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Anne says:
We recycle everything that can possibly be recycled and we all wrap ourselves up in blankets to keep warm!
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Linda says:
We recycle,reuse,compost nearly everything and use our vehicle 90% less than last year.
December 17th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Belinda says:
Grow some of your food organically.
December 18th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
christopher h says:
drink from a water bottle instead of using bottled water
December 19th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
christin says:
turn off the water while brushing your teeth:) thanks!
December 19th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Kari Follett says:
We always recycle and use cloth bags when we go to the store
December 20th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Juicebox.mom says:
we refill our plastic drinking bottles from the sink instead of constantly buying new
December 21st, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Annie G says:
Teach your children to “look back” before leaving a room and check that all lights, fans, electronics, etc. have been turned off. It’s a fun “game” and will train them to reduce electricity use. (You can also check that everything is put away at this time, too.)
December 21st, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Alice Hansen says:
Try not to use plastic bags – but then when I do I save them and take them to a recycle center. Thanks for the chance!
December 21st, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Erin says:
We are using totes, changed to energy efficient light bulbs, using fireplace instead of baseboard heating!
December 21st, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Rosanne says:
We recycle and pick up litter
December 22nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Jessica says:
Eat less meat. Lots of rainforest is cut down to make room for cattle and to farm their feed. The carbon footprint of one steak is 24xs greater than a vegan meal of the same size.
December 22nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Bettina says:
I use my reusable totes for my in store purchases!
December 22nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Erma Hurtt says:
We put plastic over my windows in the winter to keep the heat inside. We also use CFL bulbs,energy effiecent aplances.
December 22nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Christine W says:
Recycle EVERYTHING you can not just the obvious things!
December 22nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Sarah says:
Don’t drive, walk! It’s good for you and your planet!
December 22nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Ed Nemmers says:
We bicycle when at all possible!
December 22nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Kim says:
We reuse water bottles a lot!
December 22nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Kim says:
and I subscribe to your feed now
December 22nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Brenda S. says:
We recycle and pick up litter. I use my reusable totes for my in store purchases!
December 22nd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
rebecca says:
We don’t use plastic bags, we shower to a timer and have all eco frindly bulbs (almost). My weakness is hot long showers but I am trying to cut them down.
One thing I do is wash clothes in cold water and I promise they come out just as clean and they also last longer.
I also air dry ALL my washing.
December 23rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
rebecca says:
I am also a RSS subscriber, thanks as ever!
December 23rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Rhonda says:
We keep a recycling bin conveniently in the kitchen. I taped a picture of the type of recyclables on the side so the kids know what goes in. Thank you for offering this great giveaway! rhonda (At) acedesignstudio (dot) com
December 23rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
kathy pease says:
use energy saving appliances and light bulbs
December 23rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Catherine KingChuparkoff says:
We are using water bottles instead of buying bottled water and we have energy-saving bulbs in all of our indoor and outdoor fixtures.
December 23rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Denise says:
Start buying green cleaning products. They smell so much better too!
December 23rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Carol Drury says:
turn off the water while brushing your teeth
December 23rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Dan says:
Replace light bulb with compact flourescents
December 23rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Janet says:
turn off the water while brushing your teeth
ty 4 the awesome giveaway and entry:)
December 23rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Lily Kwan says:
I carry a reusable canvas bag with me when I go to the grocery store.
December 23rd, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!
Christi says:
I LOVE reusing things. Whether it be saving paper that is only printed on one site for drawing or making notes on or reusing zippered plastic bags, I try my best to find a way to reuse things if I can.
December 29th, 2008 - Thank You For Your Comment!