Even though I would rather always see Eben outside interacting in and with the environment instead of sitting inside playing videos games, at least there are several video games available on the market today with an environmental and socially responsible focus. These video games with an environmental focus will show kids ways in which we have impacted our environment and what can happen if we choose to change our ways. Some games teach about different eco systems, problem solving, preservation of our natural resources and even encourage kids to slow down and reflect. Jump over to Inhabitots to learn about six video games with an environmental focus that you won’t mind seeing your child play every once in while.
Puppets give children the opportunity to become an active participate in their own entertainment, and you can help kids make their own puppet theater from a recycled box. A DIY puppet theater will give kids creative control of the theme, design, colors and concept. It’s a fun way for your child to play director, actor, set designer and screenwriter all in one day. Your children will spend countless hours putting on plays for their friends and family, all of them inevitably ending with everyone reduced to giggles of course. It’s a splendid way to spend a rainy spring afternoon and this puppet theater is sturdy enough to play with over and over again. Eben really can’t get enough of his — we had all kinds of fun with it over our spring break. Jump over to Inhabitots for my step-by-step photo instructions for a recycled box puppet theater.
Spring break is just around the corner, and even if you’re not lucky enough to get away on a family vacation, you can start planning a few fun and eco-friendly staycation ideas instead! There are plenty of ways to keep the kiddos entertained during a full week off from school — and you can find many right in your own neighborhood or backyard. If long days of “Mom, I’m bored!” give you a mini panic attack, relax. I have seven unique and eco-friendly ways for you to enjoy your spring break close to home without spending a lot of money. These ideas pack a huge fun factor for the entire family, jump over to Inhabitots and get ready for a great, green spring break!
I remember loving an Orange Julius smoothie when I was a kid. You too? While Eben and I were home all weekend (due to his knee injury), we were craving a sweet treat. I came up with our own version of an Orange Julius. It was fantastic! Want to make one too?
What you will need:
– 1 cup organic milk – 2 tsp organic vanilla extract – 6 ounces of organic orange juice (frozen) – 1/4 cup organic sugar
Blend well and enjoy.
ps. did you notice our Strawesome straws? You can win one too!
Hello Friends. How are you enjoying spring? Is it warming up where you live? It is so warm and sunny here in Florida – we really can not get enough of it. We have plans of spending the weekend lounging by the pool and snorkeling in the big blue sea.
The mister and I are spending the afternoon relaxing by the pool. Ok, the mister is swimming laps and I am reading and relaxing by the pool. There really isn’t a better way to get ready for the weekend, no? While I catch up on my reading, here are a few green things I have been meaning to share with you.
Interruption! —- Seriously, while I was typing my few green things to share with you, Eben’s school called. He cut his knee entirely open while playing capture the flag. I had to jump in the car and rush over to the emergency room. He is doing much better after 8 stitches across his knee. Wow. I am thankful that he goes to a fabulous school with an amazing staff that rushed him to the emergency room and took great care of him until I could get there! After, they stitched him up, they told us — no swimming or tub time for 10 days. I think this broke Eben’s heart a little bit. {wink} However, he was excited to spend the afternoon with his bestie! The best part his bestie’s mom is my bestie! And you can always have fun with your bestie, even if you can’t bend your knee. Right?
Now back to a few green things to get your weekend started.
– These are probably the most fantastic green roofs I have ever seen. Fact. – I think Eben and I must conduct a worm census. Tomorrow. – I hope to be invited to a large scale dinner party at least once in my lifetime. {intro photo} – I want to live in the greenest apartment in New York City. Please?
Even though I would rather always see Eben outside interacting in and with the environment instead of sitting inside playing videos games, at least there are several video games available on the market today with an environmental and socially responsible focus. These video games with an environmental focus will show kids ways in which we have impacted our environment and what can happen if we choose to change our ways. Some games teach about different eco systems, problem solving, preservation of our natural resources and even encourage kids to slow down and reflect. Jump over to Inhabitots to learn about six video games with an environmental focus that you won’t mind seeing your child play every once in while.
