School is right around the corner, which means it is time to order my favorite Avery cardboard binders. Over the years, I have switched to these type of binders since I was sick and tired of throwing away those vinyl binders. At the end of the year I recycle rather than trash all the […]
A Sandy Hook Wake-Up Call. It’s Time for Action not Blame.
The whole weekend I have been numb with shock. Every time a news report appeared on the television, I hope that they would explain why Adam Lanza senselessly killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I need an answer where there are probably no answers. But this school killing is not the first. In […]
Conservation in Education. GP Hosted Panel Discusses How Biz Help
Georgia-Pacific’s Educational in Nature® program provides environmental education supplements for elementary school children. With the rapid growth in global learning and increased need for sustainability education, the company is seeking to expand its program. Over the course of four months, the company has sponsored two education based panel discussions in which I was the moderator. […]
Scared Pregnancy Magazine Explores the Beauty of Pregnancy and Birth
When author Anni Daulter typed out the first words of her book titled Sacred Pregnancy she couldn’t have known what an amazing journey would lie ahead for her. The book that was born from her desire to “change the conversation around the pregnancy journey for women,” rapidly took on its own life – growing into […]
Enhancing Classroom Sustainability. A Goal Set by Georgia-Pacific
In order for sustainability to become a common thread in society, it must be woven into our children’s curriculum. Georgia-Pacific shares that same belief and years ago created the Educational in Nature program. In a nutshell, the program provides conservation education supplements and lesson plans to teachers as well as hands on classroom activities. However, Georgia-Pacific […]
Green School Supplies. Affordable and Safe Via Green Apple Supply
Back to school is right around the corner. But are you like me? Fretting about finding school supplies that are planet friendly, nontoxic, and the cost doesn’t break the bank? Luckily, I don’t have to make a choice when sourcing from Green Apple Supply. Co-founder and chief Mama Bear, Stephanie Tobor, has you covered in […]
National School Lunch Program Struggles. Lunch Line Producer Reveals
Lunch Line, a film produced by Michael Graziano and Ernie Park, reaches deep down into your soul to shine a light on the issues surrounding the National School Lunch Program started in 1946 (See the trailer here.) Every day, the Program feeds 32 million children, in which only a dollar is spent on the actual meal. Listen […]
Dandelion Picking. Great Way to Get Your Kids Outdoors
Is your yard riddled with dandelions? Instead of cursing those cute yellow moppet tops, consider harvesting the greens and flowers. Yes, my friends, you have real gold out there. What a great way to get your kids outside to play with the added benefit of picking your dandelions. From your harvest, you can make […]
