Archive - August 2008
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5 Minutes of Caring and
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5 minutes of caring
- 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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one minute nibbles
- 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
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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.
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