Category - Children & Teens

 

5 minutes of caring Pack it Again, Sam by Michelle Andrade, July 21 (1 comment) Reuse old packaging as much as you can. S.W.A.K. by Michelle Andrade, July 17 (1 comment) Write a real letter to someone you know and S.W.A.K. (seal with a kiss). 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 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. 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. 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. 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? 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. 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. 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. 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). Medicine Cabinet Clean Out by Michelle Andrade, April 3 What to do with those expired medications? 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. 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 .yadot eb uoy nac yllis woH 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. Save it all! by Michelle Andrade, December 25 Happy Holidays! Make sure to save all that wrapping paper this morning! 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. For the Birds by Kathy Dippolito, December 14 (1 comment) Easy treats to make for our fine feathered friends and bring the family together for some quality time. 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? 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! 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! 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

one minute nibbles 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. 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! 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. 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** I cherish you by Michelle Andrade, December 10 Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them. **Richard L. Evans**