5 minutes of caring
- Thanks and Giving
by Mary Cady Ford,
November 19
Focus on different ways that your family can give thanks and foster giving during the season.
- Veterans Day
by Stephen Moseley,
November 10
Remember our military on November 11.
- Strip Search
by Sam Davidson,
November 7
(2 comments)
Use a power strip to save money and the environment.
- Grocery Groupie
by Stephen Moseley,
November 3
(1 comment)
Turn saving energy and money into a game fun for the whole family.
- A Car Full of Goblins
by Michelle Andrade,
October 31
(1 comment)
Ride together for Halloween.
- Costumes: Pass Them On
by Michelle Andrade,
October 30
(1 comment)
Donate old costumes and make a kid's day.
- A Cool and Caring Halloween
by Michelle Andrade,
October 29
Use Halloween as a chance to make a difference.
- Have Healthy-o-ween
by Michelle Andrade,
October 28
Add some healthy choices to Halloween's cuisine.
- A Tailor-Made Halloween
by Michelle Andrade,
October 27
Get eco-friendly by getting creative with costume options.
- It's a Fair Trade Halloween
by Michelle Andrade,
October 24
Change up the kind of candy you’re handing out.
- Your Own Animal Planet
by Michelle Andrade,
October 23
Use caring for animals as a great teaching tool.
- What's In Your Cart?
by Lisa Frack,
October 22
It can be easy to make eco-healthy choices for your family - just ask Lisa Frack, Online Parent Organizer
for the Environmental Working Group.
- Time to Speak Up
by Michelle Andrade,
October 21
(1 comment)
In less than five minutes, you can make your voice heard.
- Turn It Up, Turn It Down
by Michelle Andrade,
October 20
Save energy with a flick of the wrist.
- Friendly Fall Food Reminders
by Michelle Andrade,
October 17
Keep your family healthy with these culinary pointers.
- World Food Day
by Michelle Andrade,
October 16
Do something about hunger right now.
- Blog Action Day
by Michelle Andrade,
October 15
And it's time to talk about poverty.
- How Compostable Can You Be?
by Michelle Andrade,
October 14
Compost something new today.
- National School Lunch Week
by Michelle Andrade,
October 13
Help make school lunches better.
- World Mental Health Day
by Michelle Andrade,
October 10
Learn what you can do to combat mental illness.
- What School Do You Go To?
by Michelle Andrade,
October 9
Not your kids...you!
- Talk About Prescriptions
by Michelle Andrade,
October 8
Have a chat with your kids about medicine.
- The Wisdom Of Many
by Michelle Andrade,
October 7
Need an idea? Rely on the experience of others.
- National Child Health Day
by Michelle Andrade,
October 6
Pledge to keep your child healthy.
- Get Political
by Sam Davidson,
October 3
Register to vote before tomorrow.
- Coffee for Cancer
by Michelle Andrade,
October 2
(4 comments)
Help Folgers fight cancer.
- What's In an October?
by Michelle Andrade,
October 1
See what exciting things this month has in store.
- Carpool Central
by Michelle Andrade,
September 30
Carpooling is easier with centrally located meeting points.
- Want More by Wanting Less
by Michelle Andrade,
September 29
Take stock of what you have and learn to be thankful for it.
- Proactively Active
by Michelle Andrade,
September 26
Getting active with your family will bring everyone closer together.
- Library Card Sign-Up Month
by Michelle Andrade,
September 25
Don't have a library card? Signing up is easy!
- Take A Child Outside Week
by Michelle Andrade,
September 24
(1 comment)
Do something outdoors with your kids.
- On Survivorship
by Lu Sipos,
September 23
Hear from the parent of a childhood cancer survivor.
- Fall Into Fall
by Michelle Andrade,
September 22
Run headlong towards the time of year when it's perfect to be outdoors.
- testt
by Michelle Andrade,
September 21
testt
- Cafeteria Style
by Michelle Andrade,
September 19
Let your kids eat off the menu today.
- Spoken To Motivate
by Michelle Andrade,
September 18
Use an old speech to inspire a new passion.
- Childhood Cancer Month
by Michelle Andrade,
September 17
Get creative to fight cancer this month.
- Get Ready Day
by Michelle Andrade,
September 16
Help your family be ready for anything.
- The Shirt Off Your Back
by Sam Davidson,
September 15
Donate clothing along with paper and pencils.
- The Home Team
by Kathy Dippolito,
September 12
Don't forget who you play for.
- Fun With a Purpose
by Michelle Andrade,
September 11
Make friendly gatherings a chance for change.
- How to Pack a Green Lunch
by Michelle Andrade,
September 10
Make your kids' lunches eco-friendly.
- How It's Made
by Michelle Andrade,
September 9
(1 comment)
Encourage curiosity in your children via everyday objects.
- It's a Date!
by Michelle Andrade,
September 8
Demonstrate better relationships by planning special outings.
- Reading is Fun(damental)
by Kathy Dippolito,
September 5
(1 comment)
Reading books as a family makes it more fun.
- I Can See Clearly Now
by Michelle Andrade,
September 4
Help keep your kids' eyes safe.
- Rebate the Rebate
by Michelle Andrade,
September 3
Give away your 'free' rebate when it arrives.
- A September to Remember
by Michelle Andrade,
September 2
Your family can commemorate lots of things this month.
- Child Labor (the good kind)
by Michelle Andrade,
September 1
Honor the work your children do today.
- Make a Friend, Share a Ride
by Michelle Andrade,
August 29
The beginning of the school year is a perfect time to start a carpool.
- Sounds Juicy
by Michelle Andrade,
August 28
It’s easy and energy efficient to make your own juice.
- Sea That Food
by Michelle Andrade,
August 27
Find out where your fish came from.
- Votes and Voices
by Michelle Andrade,
August 26
(1 comment)
Women earned the right to vote 88 years ago today.
- Sandwiches Save The World
by Michelle Andrade,
August 25
Here's a campaign your kids will surely love: the PB&J Campaign.
- Fairer Trade
by Michelle Andrade,
August 22
(1 comment)
More things than coffee can be fair trade.
- In the Center of Nature
by Michelle Andrade,
August 21
See what your local nature center has in store.
- Made to Stick?
by Michelle Andrade,
August 20
Pots and pans now have a green alternative to Teflon.
- Seeing the Light
by Michelle Andrade,
August 19
How many moms does it take to change a light bulb?
- Supply a School
by Michelle Andrade,
August 18
Double up on the school supplies when shopping for your own.
- Take It Back
by Michelle Andrade,
August 15
Think you can't recycle a TV? Think again.
- Where Are You Registered?
by Sam Davidson,
August 14
Want something for someone else.
- Don't Bug Me
by Michelle Andrade,
August 13
(1 comment)
Choose a less toxic way to ward off mosquitoes.
- Give What you Get
by Michelle Andrade,
August 12
Found a discount? Donate it.
- Pick a Mascot
by Michelle Andrade,
August 11
The Olympics can represent a lot.
- Five Percent at a Time
by Sam Davidson,
August 8
(1 comment)
We're making it easy for you to support a cause.
- Two Little Piggies
by Michelle Andrade,
August 7
Here's an easy way to teach your kids about philanthropy.
- Stand Up For Plastic
by Michelle Andrade,
August 6
Make a statement with the kind of plastic you purchase.
- Canvas The Place
by Michelle Andrade,
August 5
Here are some more facts about those nasty plastic bags.
- What's On Your Skin?
by Michelle Andrade,
August 4
(2 comments)
See what's in the soap your kids are using.
- Say Hello to August
by Michelle Andrade,
August 1
A new month begins today. How will you celebrate?
- Get Started Safely
by Michelle Andrade,
July 31
(1 comment)
Make sure the seat is safe when riding with children.
- Green Jobs
by Sam Davidson,
July 30
Make sure you're printing in an eco-friendly manner.
- Written In Green
by Michelle Andrade,
July 29
Make your writing greener with better pens and pencils.
- Hot Stuff
by Michelle Andrade,
July 28
Be safe and eco-friendly while grilling out.
- What's Your Cause?
by Sam Davidson,
July 25
Everyone has a cause. What's yours?
- The Buddy System
by Michelle Andrade,
July 24
(1 comment)
Add new recruits to the social change revolution.
- The Power Of One
by Michelle Andrade,
July 23
One person can make a difference, especially when inspired.
- Is That New?
by Michelle Andrade,
July 22
(1 comment)
Take 5 minutes to learn more about a new resource.
- Pack it Again, Sam
by Michelle Andrade,
July 21
(1 comment)
Reuse old packaging as much as you can.
- Stamp It!
by Michelle Andrade,
July 18
Put a message on the outside of the envelope.
- S.W.A.K.
by Michelle Andrade,
July 17
(2 comments)
Write a real letter to someone you know and S.W.A.K. (seal with a kiss).
- Cooperate for Dinner
by Michelle Andrade,
July 16
Team up with families in the neighborhood for dinnertime.
- Speak Up on Aisle 9
by Michelle Andrade,
July 15
If your store doesn't have organic products, say something about it.
- Cooks Aplenty, Cooks Galore
by Michelle Andrade,
July 14
(1 comment)
Use mealtime as a teaching time.
- Be an Air Expert
by Michelle Andrade,
July 11
What do you know about air quality?
- The Hunger Site
by Michelle Andrade,
July 10
(1 comment)
Fight hunger with just one click.
- The Meaning of It All
by Michelle Andrade,
July 9
Learn a meaningful new word and teach it to your kids.
- Don't Ever Give Up
by Michelle Andrade,
July 8
(1 comment)
Continue to make a difference, you philanthropist, you.
- My Eyes!
by Sam Davidson,
July 7
Put on the sunglasses this month.
- Red, White and Green
by Michelle Andrade,
July 4
Celebrate Independence Day the eco-friendly way.
- Help Seven At Once
by Michelle Andrade,
July 3
(1 comment)
Organ donation is vital.
- Keep The River
by Michelle Andrade,
July 2
Help the Riverkeepers keep our rivers clean.
- About That Thing...
by Michelle Andrade,
July 1
(1 comment)
Continue to ask if someone's doing okay.
- Carpool Ease
by Michelle Andrade,
June 30
(1 comment)
Carpooling can be made easier.
- Red Light, Green Light
by Michelle Andrade,
June 27
(1 comment)
Use your kids to coast and save gas.
- Pedal Power
by Michelle Andrade,
June 26
(1 comment)
Ride a bike to get where you're headed.
- Books and Authors a Million
by Michelle Andrade,
June 25
Go deeper than the book and learn about an author.
- Media Fast
by Michelle Andrade,
June 24
(2 comments)
Bypass your reliance on digital entertainment.
- Greatest Hits
by Michelle Andrade,
June 23
(1 comment)
Read more than just 99 words today.
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Remind
by Michelle Andrade,
June 20
Put recycling on the calendar.
- Star Light, Star Bright
by Kathy Dippolito,
June 19
(1 comment)
What do you know about the night sky?
- In With the New, Reuse the Old
by Michelle Andrade,
June 18
(1 comment)
Nine out of ten dentists say to reuse your old toothbrush.
- Freeze It!
by Melanie Instefjord,
June 17
What to do with those yummy veggies?
- Fun at Farmers Markets
by Michelle Andrade,
June 16
(1 comment)
Find one near you.
- Day of the Dad
by Michelle Andrade,
June 13
Celebrate dad this weekend.
- Fill It Again, Mom
by Michelle Andrade,
June 12
(2 comments)
Get all you can out of your bottles and jars.
- Get It For Free
by Michelle Andrade,
June 11
(3 comments)
It's easy to not buy stuff.
- Why It's Called New(s)
by Michelle Andrade,
June 10
Find a new place for your news.
- Cannonball!!!
by Michelle Andrade,
June 9
(1 comment)
Make sure you follow these summertime rules.
- You Are What You Eat?
by Michelle Andrade,
June 6
(1 comment)
How much food does your family throw away?
- An Environmental Face Forward
by Michelle Andrade,
June 5
Today is World Environment Day.
- Next Steps in Africa
by Michelle Andrade,
June 4
Here's what some folks are doing over there.
- I Forgot the Bags!
by Michelle Andrade,
June 3
(6 comments)
What's a mom to do when bag-less?
- It's June!
by Michelle Andrade,
June 2
(2 comments)
And that means big things are in store!
- Share The Mail
by Kathy Dippolito,
May 30
Send letters and learn a lot.
- Meet A New Animal
by Michelle Andrade,
May 29
Introduce the family to a new species.
- Read To Feed
by Michelle Andrade,
May 28
Read and raise money. It's a win-win.
- Big Fan
by Michelle Andrade,
May 27
(3 comments)
Are you a fan of the fan?
- Visit a Cemetery
by Michelle Andrade,
May 26
When else but today?
- Coffee Plants
by Michelle Andrade,
May 23
(2 comments)
Dump out old coffee grounds with the kids!
- Tell Someone!
by Michelle Andrade,
May 22
(2 comments)
Let them know they did a great job.
- Talk to a Senior
by Michelle Andrade,
May 21
Bridge the generation gap with a hello.
- Buddy Up to the Doctor
by Michelle Andrade,
May 20
Go with a friend to their next appointment.
- Allergy Alert
by Michelle Andrade,
May 19
Do you know who's allergic to what?
- Reuse It
by Michelle Andrade,
May 16
Clean your house and reuse almost everything!
- Carry It Along
by Michelle Andrade,
May 15
Use fewer towels by taking your own.
- National Foster Care Month
by Michelle Andrade,
May 14
(2 comments)
Make a difference for kids outside your family.
- Just Pick It Up!
by Michelle Andrade,
May 13
Carry the essentials with you.
- Brain Food
by Michelle Andrade,
May 12
Help your family get smarter at the dinner table.
- Celebrate Mom
by Luanne Davidson,
May 9
Hear from a mom on how to celebrate mom.
- An African Education
by Michelle Andrade,
May 8
Educate your family about another world.
- World AIDS Orphans Day
by Sam Davidson,
May 7
Your voice is their future.
- Search Before You Donate
by Michelle Andrade,
May 6
(2 comments)
Investigate with your family where your money's going.
- May Is
by Michelle Andrade,
May 5
May is a bunch of stuff. Here's what we found.
- Talk About Volunteering
by Michelle Andrade,
May 2
Have a conversation about helping others.
- Go State!
by Michelle Andrade,
May 1
Visit your local State Park!
- Be Cool, CarPool
by Michelle Andrade,
April 30
Join with others at the end of each month.
- Every Single Minute
by Michelle Andrade,
April 29
Mental illness affects the whole family.
- National Safe Kids Week
by Michelle Andrade,
April 28
Help keep every child safe.
- Arbor Day
by Michelle Andrade,
April 25
Tree education is of utmost importance.
- No Place Like Home
by Jenny Magill,
April 24
Make a difference in a child's life.
- Administrative Professionals' Day
by Michelle Andrade,
April 23
Thank those who specialize in getting it done.
- Go Organic for Earth Day
by Michelle Andrade,
April 22
(1 comment)
Take a small organic step for the planet.
- Muggin' It
by Michelle Andrade,
April 21
(2 comments)
Reusable mugs for the kids, too? You got it.
- Bring Light
by Sam Davidson,
April 18
Fund something important.
- Smaller Can Last Longer
by Michelle Andrade,
April 17
Where can your money make the biggest difference?
- Stimulate Someone's Life
by Michelle Andrade,
April 16
Here's how you can still shop and help others.
- Donate That Refund
by Michelle Andrade,
April 15
At least some of it.
- Buy Twice
by Michelle Andrade,
April 14
And help out someone near you.
- Unplug Your Kids
by Michelle Andrade,
April 11
(2 comments)
See what happens when your kids de-digitalize.
- Stories of Survival
by Michelle Andrade,
April 9
Share with your kids the stories of those who've survived.
- A Bag to Remember
by Michelle Andrade,
April 8
(3 comments)
Stash those canvas bags somewhere you won't forget.
- It's April!
by Michelle Andrade,
April 7
Which means we can learn a lot (and then teach our kids).
- Get It Reviewed
by Michelle Andrade,
April 4
(1 comment)
Get a heads up on what you're reading.
- Medicine Cabinet Clean Out
by Michelle Andrade,
April 3
What to do with those expired medications?
- A Wednesday Pick-Me-Up
by Michelle Andrade,
April 2
Wednesdays can be wonderful again.
- April Fools?
by Michelle Andrade,
April 1
Be foolish in a good way.
- Drink It Up
by Michelle Andrade,
March 31
(1 comment)
Grab some tasty water for you and the family.
- Lights Out
by Michelle Andrade,
March 28
Celebrate Earth Hour in a creative way.
- This Little Light of Mine
by Michelle Andrade,
March 27
(1 comment)
Make a game out of saving energy.
- Dress with a Message
by Michelle Andrade,
March 26
Messages matter - even on kids' clothes.
- Play Fair
by Michelle Andrade,
March 25
Teach your kids where their stuff came from.
- For The Trees
by Michelle Andrade,
March 24
(1 comment)
Save the trees.
- World Water Day
by Michelle Andrade,
March 21
Talk to your family about water.
- Water Use Inventory
by Michelle Andrade,
March 20
Get the kids involved in saving water at home.
- Get Some Good News
by Michelle Andrade,
March 19
Tired of reading the same old bad news?
- Go Back to School
by Michelle Andrade,
March 18
Find out what's needed at a local school.
- How Green Can You Be?
by Michelle Andrade,
March 17
(1 comment)
Help the family do one green activity today.
- Luck Be a Family Tonight
by Kathy Dippolito,
March 14
Be intentional about making your family better.
- What's In a Food?
by Michelle Andrade,
March 13
Do you know what you’re serving your kids?
- 24-Hour Waiting Period
by Michelle Andrade,
March 12
(2 comments)
Begin a family shopping policy.
- It's March!
by Michelle Andrade,
March 11
And that means there's a lot to learn (and to do).
- Most Important Meal Of The Day
by Michelle Andrade,
March 10
Take a FAST BREAK for your kids this morning.
- Sing, Sing A Song
by Robin Shoemaker,
March 7
(1 comment)
Sing it loud.
- Clean Common Room
by Michelle Andrade,
March 6
Cleaning the playroom and living room.
- Looks Of Life
by Michelle Andrade,
March 5
How can we teach our children about open mindedness?
- Don't Throw Until You Know
by Michelle Andrade,
March 4
Know what you can recycle on the curb before you throw it into the bin.
- Not Just For Sunburn
by Rachel Jimenez,
March 3
Aloe Vera is for more than just sunburn.
- Model Your Kids
by Kathy Dippolito,
February 29
Build a model with your kids today.
- Bedroom Clean
by Michelle Andrade,
February 28
Keep that bedroom clean by starting small!
- Meaningful To You
by Michelle Andrade,
February 27
Start a Petition.
- Reuse-Box
by Michelle Andrade,
February 26
See how many different types of cardboard boxes you can use for art projects.
- Health Instead Of Weight
by Michelle Andrade,
February 25
Let's work to talk with out kids more about health and less about weight.
- Back-To-Front
by Kathy Dippolito,
February 22
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- Bathroom Clean
by Michelle Andrade,
February 21
Step into the bathroom in a new light.
- Self-Esteem For Goods
by Michelle Andrade,
February 20
Build your kids' self-esteem and reduce their need for stuff.
- Lunch Back Home
by Michelle Andrade,
February 19
Bring those recyclables back home today.
- Teeth Clean
by Michelle Andrade,
February 18
February is National Children's Dental Health Month
- Love My Family
by Kathy Dippolito,
February 15
Help the love to last all year with a special "I Love You" box for each member of the family.
- Love My Cleaning
by Michelle Andrade,
February 14
Week of Love: Love Our Cleaning
- Love My Self
by Michelle Andrade,
February 13
Week of Love: Love Our Selves
- Love My Environment
by Michelle Andrade,
February 12
Week of Love: Love Our Environment
- Love My Community
by Michelle Andrade,
February 11
(2 comments)
Week of Love: Love Our Community
- Hide and Surprise
by Kathy Dippolito,
February 8
Play a game of "Hide and Surprise" with the entire family.
- Kitchen Clean
by Michelle Andrade,
February 7
(2 comments)
Here are some tips to make cleaning the kitchen a little tidier in less time.
- Kisses and Hugs
by Michelle Andrade,
February 6
Show affection toward your kids on a regular basis -- make it a family tradition.
- Two Hands
by Michelle Andrade,
February 5
Have your children use two hands when brushing their teeth, but only one is needed on the brush.
- What's Up Doc?
by Michelle Andrade,
February 4
The common phrase of whom? Bugs Bunny, of course! How can you incorporate carrots into your meals today?
- Do Something
by Kathy Dippolito,
February 1
(4 comments)
Do something nice for someone else without being caught.
- When Is Enough Enough?
by Michelle Andrade,
January 31
Clean up and clean out the house. Then, make a firm resolve to buy less because enough is enough.
- Buttons and Things
by Sam Davidson,
January 30
(3 comments)
Reuse is better than recycling.
- What's In A Can?
by Michelle Andrade,
January 29
Teach your children about recycling and have them put the items in the bin!
- The Night Before
by Michelle Andrade,
January 28
Take a few minutes the night before to make lunches WITH your kids.
- Movie Night With A Twist
by Kathy Dippolito,
January 25
(2 comments)
Take your family time back in time with classic movies!
- H2O2
by Michelle Andrade,
January 24
Look at ways you can use hydrogen peroxide.
- Set An Example
by Michelle Andrade,
January 23
Set an example by exercising with your kids.
- Water Sense
by Michelle Andrade,
January 22
Being more efficient with your appliances.
- What To Do With This Day
by Michelle Andrade,
January 21
Listen to the words of MLK, Junior.
- MLK Jr. Day
by Michelle Andrade,
January 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is Monday, January 21, 2008.
- Vinegarity
by Michelle Andrade,
January 17
Not just for collard greens this winter; try some great uses for vinegar that are safe for our kids.
- Self Aware
by Michelle Andrade,
January 16
By helping our children see people in need and showing them how to help, we teach them how to be self aware.
- The MLK, Jr. of Your Life
by Michelle Andrade,
January 15
Who in your life possesses the characteristics of Martin Luther King, Jr?
- YoYo Juice
by Michelle Andrade,
January 14
Be creative in feeding your child.
- No Grown-Ups Allowed!
by Kathy Dippolito,
January 11
Leave your grown-up hat at the door and have some kid-like fun with YOUR kids.
- Pass the Radon Test
by Sam Davidson,
January 10
(1 comment)
January is National Radon Action Month.
- Let Freedom Ring
by Michelle Andrade,
January 9
Let independence ring with your kids in your house today.
- Nalgene + Brita = GOING GREEN
by Michelle Andrade,
January 8
(2 comments)
Make a pledge to ditch plastic water bottles.
- Where'd You Get Those Peepers?
by Michelle Andrade,
January 7
Eye safety for our children is more important than we may think.
- A Few of My Favorite Things
by Kathy Dippolito,
January 4
(1 comment)
An activity to bring your favorite things that may be a season away into your home today.
- Leave your Shoes at the Door
by Michelle Andrade,
January 3
(6 comments)
Shoes off to this idea.
- Time Out
by Michelle Andrade,
January 2
(2 comments)
Take some time for YOURSELF when you feel some unwanted behavior coming out.
- Go Green in Groceries
by Michelle Andrade,
January 1
(3 comments)
How to buy more eco-friendly when at the grocery store.
- A New Year - Change Your Mind
by Michelle Andrade,
December 31
(2 comments)
Change your perspective in this new year!
- Let the Holiday Spirit Last All Year
by Kathy Dippolito,
December 28
(2 comments)
Keep your holiday cards to spread the love throughout the year.
- Put It Away
by Michelle Andrade,
December 27
As you clean up from Christmas, take the chance to talk about gratitude and use put-away time as a chance to encourage your children to donate their unused toys - since they now have all these new ones.
- Sign In
by Michelle Andrade,
December 26
(1 comment)
Sign a petition that is meaningful to you and your family today!
- Save it all!
by Michelle Andrade,
December 25
Happy Holidays! Make sure to save all that wrapping paper this morning!
- Don't Waste Christmas
by Sam Davidson,
December 24
(1 comment)
Give a gift that minimizes excess.
- Tell It In A Story
by Michelle Andrade,
December 21
Take a journey with the kids today and have them tell it to you in a story.
- Please Clean Up that Mess!
by Michelle Andrade,
December 20
(2 comments)
Cleaning up messes can be friendly for our kids and the Earth!
- Kids Helping Kids
by Michelle Andrade,
December 19
How can we teach our kids about helping other kids around the world?
- Shop till you Drop! (Or Not)
by Michelle Andrade,
December 18
How will you shop this Holiday season? Make it safe and caring.
- Give Fairly
by Sam Davidson,
December 17
(1 comment)
Fair trade gifts make more than the recipient happy.
- Parking It!
by Michelle Andrade,
December 13
It is easy to pick up trash together as you walk to and from the park.
- What Do You Think?
by Michelle Andrade,
December 12
Give your kids a response when talking to them and you encourage their ability to speak freely and feel heard.
- That's a Wrap
by Michelle Andrade,
December 11
What is your wrapping going to be like this Holiday Season?
- Buy and Give Handmade
by Sam Davidson,
December 10
(1 comment)
Give twice by giving handmade.
- Picture Paper
by Michelle Andrade,
December 7
Use a nice trick to reuse some of those old magazine to make some nifty wrapping paper!
- Check Please!
by Rachel Jimenez,
December 6
Check the labels on items in your home. You never know what might be in them!
- Help!
by Michelle Andrade,
December 5
We need help sometimes, and so do they!
- Collect Away!
by Michelle Andrade,
December 4
What to do with those envelopes? We have an idea!
- The GiveCard
by Sam Davidson,
December 3
Use the GiveCard to give a different kind of gift card.
- Let's Go Fly a Kite!
by Kathy Dippolito,
November 30
Let's go fly a kite... and send it soaring!
- Fill the Land
by Michelle Andrade,
November 29
What is the difference if we recycle or not?
- Responsible One
by Michelle Andrade,
November 28
Give the gift of responsibility to you kids!
- Adopt a New Family Member
by Michelle Andrade,
November 27
Before you spend hundreds on that pure-bred puppy, see if adopting may be better for your family!
- Generous Surfing
by Sam Davidson,
November 26
In search of online deals today? How about online giving?
- Be Thankful All Year Long
by Kathy Dippolito,
November 23
We know Thanksgiving is a day for giving thanks, but what about the rest of the year?
- Thanks Giving
by Michelle Andrade,
November 22
How do you say thanks to your kids?
- Small Token
by Michelle Andrade,
November 21
(2 comments)
Been away from the kids? Maybe bring something special back...
- Casa Verde
by Michelle Andrade,
November 20
Casa Verde = Green Home
- Give Better
by Sam Davidson,
November 19
(3 comments)
You have choices when you give to others.
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- Loose Change
by Stephen Moseley,
November 2
(1 comment)
The only constant is change...
- Cool Moms In The Community: Books Inspire Change
by Michelle Andrade,
October 21
"I never thought I would sell anything but felt compelled to introduce these books to as many children as I could," says Megan Salyer Freund of Barefoot Books.
- Beyond Fair
by Michelle Andrade,
October 14
Jewelry brings water to Africa?
- Cool People In The Community: Whispers Of Hope Inspires
by Michelle Andrade,
October 7
(1 comment)
I feel that from my personal experience, I can share words of hope, empowerment, and encouragement "that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.” I believe that if I continue to give unconditionally of myself, I can spread the message and eventually elevate and eliminate discrimination one person at a time.
- Wanting Less, To Save The World
by Michelle Andrade,
September 30
(1 comment)
Changes in life can be about fear, but how do we let our fear show?
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Given My Own Awards
by Luanne Davidson,
September 25
(2 comments)
By encouraging our children in the day-to-day activities, we prepare them for being a success in the real world.
- Greener, Cleaner Community
by Julie Berbiglia,
September 23
20 Weeks of How to Make Your City Cleaner and Greener
- Join a Virtual Walk
by Sam Davidson,
September 19
It's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and you can help fight this disease, from right where you are. CureSearch is looking for 12,500 people to be part of their virtual walk – the same number of kids that are diagnosed with cancer each year.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Chosen More Role Models
by Luanne Davidson,
September 18
Talk with you children about who they admire and why.
- Cool People In The Community: Meet Doe Run Farm
by Michelle Andrade,
September 16
An interview with local farmer, and empty-nester, Judy McGary of Doe Run Farm.
- Walking Towards a Cure
by Heather Dubuque,
September 9
If you're looking for ways to get your family out in the community and making a difference together, consider participating in a local run or walk. In this article, Heather Dubuque, founder of The Lillian Nanny Agency, details what you need to keep in mind.
- Cool People In The Community: Eco-Me
by Michelle Andrade,
September 8
"We like to think of Eco-Me as a Health and Wellness company that helps us focus on ourselves and our homes first," says Robin Levine, from Eco-Me.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Could Have Staged My Own Pentathlon
by Luanne Davidson,
September 4
Champion the family together for a cleaning events.
- Spaces Simplified, part 3
by Michelle Andrade,
September 2
Spaces Simplified provides expert help to de-clutter, organize, and beautify your home or corporate space in a way that benefits your life as a whole.
Your space should give you energy, not drain it away. It should be--and can be-- a source of inspiration and tangible support as well as a reminder of who you are when you're at your best...
-Spaces Simplified, www.spacessimplified.com
- Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda: I Should Have Employed My Own Child Labor
by Luanne Davidson,
August 28
Fully employ your children with activities appropriate for their age and you will teach them true responsibility.
- Spaces Simplified, part 2
by Michelle Andrade,
August 26
Spaces Simplified provides expert help to de-clutter, organize, and beautify your home or corporate space in a way that benefits your life as a whole.
Your space should give you energy, not drain it away. It should be--and can be-- a source of inspiration and tangible support as well as a reminder of who you are when you're at your best...
-Spaces Simplified, www.spacessimplified.com
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Called More Do-Overs
by Luanne Davidson,
August 21
(1 comment)
Do-overs are great in sports, but what about in all of life's obstacles? Maybe we can give our kids another chance.
- Spaces Simplified, Part 1
by Michelle Andrade,
August 19
Spaces Simplified provides expert help to de-clutter, organize, and beautify your home or corporate space in a way that benefits your life as a whole.
Your space should give you energy, not drain it away. It should be--and can be-- a source of inspiration and tangible support as well as a reminder of who you are when you're at your best...
-Spaces Simplified, www.spacessimplified.com
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Could Have Bought Two For One
by Luanne Davidson,
August 14
Saving money is great, and we all love coupons. But what about using those savings to get things for someone else who needs it a bit more than us?
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Could Have Done My Homework For The New School Year
by Luanne Davidson,
August 7
As the school year quickly approaches, we discuss ways to be better prepared.
- Cool Families Host AFS Students
by Michelle Andrade,
August 6
AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.
- Cool Moms In The Community: Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age, part II
by Beth Kanter,
August 5
Beth Kanter, mother of many trades, speaks to us about raising our children to be philanthropically minded.
Last week,Beth began sharing with us how she has brought giving into her daily life with her children. This week, she shares more ideas that she has done in her own home to help teach her children about making a difference.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Put My Children In The Driver's Seat Earlier
by Luanne Davidson,
July 31
When we give our children a turn at the driver's seat, we are allowing them the opportunity to practice being in control, make decisions, and understand responsibility and accountability.
- Cool Moms In The Community: Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age
by Beth Kanter,
July 29
Beth Kanter, mother of many trades, speaks to us about raising our children to be philanthropically minded.
- Digging In The Dirt
by Michelle Andrade,
July 25
Let your kids be a part of the planting, watering, watching, digging, cleaning, cutting, cooking AND eating and they will see the entire food process!
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Could Have Encouraged My Children's Soapboxes
by Luanne Davidson,
July 24
Raising our children to be aware of the world around them will encourage them in their own philanthropic journey.
- Do Something Green
by Tamara Batarseh,
July 23
We all know how cool it is to make a difference, so make a more conscious effort to do something GREEN.
- Television and Me
by Michelle Andrade,
July 21
For me or not?
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Declared the Dog Days of Summer
by Luanne Davidson,
July 17
Take this summer to have some dog-gone fun!
- Do Something Creative
by Tamara Batarseh,
July 16
Show your creativity to your children and they will be inspired to seek out their own.
- Picking Tomatoes
by Michelle Andrade,
July 15
(1 comment)
Backyard farming is more than just a great thing for the Earth... it's also an amazing learning experience. Gardening is truly a family affair.
- A Complaint Free World
by Michelle Andrade,
July 14
(2 comments)
Our perspective can change the way we save the world.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Shoulda Christmas-ed In July
by Luanne Davidson,
July 10
Many organizations reap the benefits of giving around Christmas time. Bring that giving spirit into the summer months, too, by Christmas-ing in July.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Shoulda Celebrated More Independence Days
by Luanne Davidson,
July 3
(1 comment)
Celebrate your child's growing independence as they move from childhood on up.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Created More Collages
by Luanne Davidson,
June 26
Collage making with our kids can be a valuable tool in teaching diversity, similarity, and self-expression.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Could Have Set Up Summer on the Summer Solstice
by Luanne Davidson,
June 19
Take this summer solstice to set the tone for the entire summer.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Shoulda Flown A Flag On Father's Day
by Luanne Davidson,
June 12
(1 comment)
This weekend has Flag Day and Father's Day. How will you and your family celebrate?
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Fed The Birds
by Luanne Davidson,
June 5
(2 comments)
Learn about birds with your kids through the art of bird watching.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Written My Own Book
by Luanne Davidson,
May 29
What kind of book will you and your family write?
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Woulda Remembered On Memorial Day
by Luanne Davidson,
May 22
How can you and your kids remember?
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Would Have Taught More Economics Class At Home
by Luanne Davidson,
May 15
(1 comment)
Taking the time to teach our children vital home economics tools will help them as they grow.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Coulda Helped With Mother's Day
by Luanne Davidson,
May 8
Mother's Day does not have to be done without mom's participation.
- Cool Kids Care About The Earth
by Michelle Andrade,
May 5
(1 comment)
See the winners from our 2008 "Cool Kids Care About the Earth" Art Contest!
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Would Have Danced Around The May Pole
by Luanne Davidson,
May 1
Take the opportunity to celebrate May Day with the family.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Accomplished More Field Trips
by Luanne Davidson,
April 24
Going out as a family can be more than just a chore.
- How to Set Up a Rain Barrel
by Luanne Davidson,
April 11
(1 comment)
In this article, Luanne Davidson proves that ANYONE can set up a rain barrel. So, read the article, get your barrel, and get ready to start harvesting rain water!
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Painted More Pottery
by Luanne Davidson,
April 3
Spend some time with your family making pottery.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Used More Commas
by Luanne Davidson,
March 27
Slow down and put pauses into your life.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Baked More Cookies
by Luanne Davidson,
March 20
(1 comment)
Bake together as a family to teach your children lessons for school and life.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Celebrated More Holidays
by Luanne Davidson,
March 13
Celebrate some holidays other than the traditional ones we all know about.
- Welcome to CoolMomsCare!
by Michelle Andrade,
March 7
Got a minute? Take your coat off and stay a while! We are glad you are here. CoolMomsCare is here to inspire, encourage and guide you on this journey to Saving the World, One Kid at a Time.
- Cool Moms in the Community - East Nashville Dreams Green
by Michelle Andrade,
February 22
An interview with a mom in East Nashville who is making t-shirts to change the world.
- Cool Moms in the Community - Indianapolis Reads
by Stephanie Hordge,
February 15
One mom in Indianapolis tells us about a project she started inspired by her 80 year old mother.
- What Do You Think?
by Michelle Andrade,
February 10
(1 comment)
Once a year, we have a few questions to ask. We'd love a few answers from you.
- Cool Moms in the Community - Birmingham Feeds Hungry
by Liz Bleiberg,
February 8
One mom in Birmingham tells us a little about what her family did for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2008.
- Sow A Thought
by Michelle Andrade,
January 28
Sow a thought, and you reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny.
**Charles Reade**
- Get Even
by Michelle Andrade,
January 21
(1 comment)
The only people to get even with are the people who have helped you.
**Anonymous**
- If You Don't Like Something
by Michelle Andrade,
January 14
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.
**Maya Angelou**
- Art of Awakening Their Natural Curiosity
by Michelle Andrade,
January 7
The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.
**Anatole France**
- Another Fresh New Year
by Michelle Andrade,
December 31
(2 comments)
Another fresh new year is here..
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!
**William Arthur Ward**
- Animals
by Michelle Andrade,
December 28
Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.
**George Eliot**
- When You Feel Like Giving Up
by Michelle Andrade,
December 27
When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place.
**Unknown**
- Experience
by Michelle Andrade,
December 26
Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you.
**Aldous Huxley**
- Christmas Thoughts
by Michelle Andrade,
December 25
Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.
**Another Kid**
- What Love Looks Like
by Michelle Andrade,
December 24
What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.
**Saint Augustine**
- Motivate Daily
by Michelle Andrade,
December 21
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.
**Zig Ziglar**
- Final Forming of a Person's Character
by Michelle Andrade,
December 20
Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.
**Anne Frank**
- Keep Yourself Centered
by Michelle Andrade,
December 19
You have a very powerful mind that can make anything happen as long as you keep yourself centered.
**Dr. Wayne W. Dyer**
- Motivation
by Michelle Andrade,
December 18
Motivation comes from within.
**Author Unknown**
- Ordinary Situations
by Michelle Andrade,
December 17
Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action; try to use ordinary situations.
**Jean Paul Richter**
- Human Choice
by Michelle Andrade,
December 14
The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice.
**George Eliot**
- Your thoughts
by Michelle Andrade,
December 13
(4 comments)
Your thoughts are the architects of your destiny.
**David O. McKay**
- What Worth
by Michelle Andrade,
December 12
(2 comments)
What worth has beauty if it is not seen?
**Italian Proverb**
- Don't follow
by Michelle Andrade,
December 11
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
**Harold R. McAlindon**
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Taught a new word a Day
by Luanne Davidson,
December 6
What words are you teaching your kids?
- Be Bold
by Michelle Andrade,
December 3
…Boldness has Magic, Power and Genius.
**Johann Wolfgang von Goethe**
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: Done It Differently … Maybe?
by Luanne Davidson,
November 29
A mom looks back and wonders what she could have done different.
- Sharing is Caring
by Stephen Moseley,
November 21
(1 comment)
Spread the Word About CoolMomsCare.org
- Welcome
by Michelle Andrade,
November 19
(2 comments)
We welcome you to CoolMomsCare.org. Starting something huge can start with something small! We are here to help parents and their kids start with something small in order to change the world.
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