Happy Earth Day!

It's not too late to say Happy Earth Day!

I feel like the focus on the environment is always on us as individuals and what we can do to protect the planet. However, what about all the businesses and corporations? They do the largest amount of damage polluting the Earth. There should be more focus on them and how those businesses are ruining the air, water and ground quality. We as individuals can only do so much when they are actively doing large scale pollution. And not to mention all these AI data centers causing even more environmental problems. I don't even understand this push and desire for AI?

With that said, I still think that we should do whatever we can to help the environment. And it doesn't have to be big things, some little things that we can do are:

- Plant trees
- Shop from thrift stores if possible (I've bought a lot of good books from thrift stores)
- Use up your beauty products before buying more
- Put up a bird feeder (if possible)
- Recycle (if possible)
- Use reusable bottles and tote bags
- Turn off or unplug things you're not using
- Don't waste water
- Go to the library
- Shop your closet (before buying anything new see what you might have in your closet first)

These are just a few things, you can find plenty more by searching online. Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

What are you doing to make a difference? I know it can seem daunting or impossible to make a difference in protecting the Earth. However, it’s important we try and do as best as we can to take care of our planet! Whether big or small changes every little bit goes a long way to help.

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

Since every day is Earth Day, I wanted to know what are some of the things that you do to make a difference? From reusing to recycling items to using less water and plastic, I'd really like to know what you like to do for sustainable living. Since, I've started Book Girl, I included a few tips or things that I like to do in some of my Earth Day posts (1, 2, 3 and 4), and below are a few more:

- I go to the library to check out books. As much as I want to, I can't buy every book that I want. Which is why the library is a great solution to reading as many books as I can. Also, there have been times over the years when I've really wanted to read a book and then I bought it and it ended up being terrible. So checking out books makes it possible to take a chance on a book and then if I really like it and want to reread it, I'll buy a copy for myself.

- Besides checking out books from the library, I buy books at bookstores but I also like to buy used books from thrift stores or used bookstores.

- I like to reuse jars, they're great for storing so many different things especially candy.

- I like to buy new clothes but I also make sure to wear all my old clothes as well. I like to create as many "new" outfits with all my clothes, it's a good way to be creative and wear all your clothes. That way you're not constantly getting rid of a lot clothes and depending on where you live they may end up in landfills.

- I continue to use tote bags for shopping and turn off the water, lights and gadgets when I'm not using them.

- I try to find new uses for old things for instance I use clean yet old pillow cases to store some of my purses and bags.

Happy Earth Day Everyone!

Happy Earth Day!

What I love about Earth Day is that it reminds everyone to do what you can to protect the environment. We all know how important it is to think about the effect our lives have on the environment. Which is why I don't think you have to do a lot of big changes to make a difference. There are a lot of little earth-friendly things you can do and some of the things that I do are:

1. Always turn off the lights when I'm not using them or when I leave a room.

2. Turn off the TV and computer when I'm no longer watching or using them and unplug chargers and other items when not in use.

Happy Earth Day!

What are you doing to protect the Earth? Remember, you don't have to do big things to make a difference.

Happy Earth Day!

Artwork: Earth Day by Vashti Harrison

Happy Earth Day!

Are you looking for some easy tips to becoming greener. Well, here are some my all time favorite things to do:

1. Use tote bags, from grocery shopping (make sure you use big and sturdy bags for this) to small purchases, tote bags make it easy to step away from plastic bags.

2. Turn off the lights, water, TV and other tech/gadgets when not in use.

3. Use a reusable water bottle or travel mug instead of disposable bottles or cups.

4. Instead of spraying air freshener, open a window to let in fresh air.

5. Whenever possible please Reuse and Recycle instead of throwing things away.

I think the world is an amazing, diverse and wonderful place. So, remember to treat the planet with love and respect each and everyday. Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

Besides recycling items, here are a few things that I do to help protect the earth:

1) Turn off the water when brushing my teeth.

2) Turn off the lights and other tech and devices (such as the TV, computer) when I'm not using them.

3) I use a reusable water bottle and mugs instead of disposable ones.

4) And I use reusable bags when shopping as much as possible.

There are so many more tips available that you can find online, these were just a few that I like to do.

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

There are so many things we are doing and can do to take care of the Earth and one is to plant trees. Trees are so important to the environment they provide us with oxygen and are homes to little animals among other things. We may not be like Dr. Pamela Isley a.k.a. Poison Ivy making trees grow at our command but we can plant them.

If planting them yourself isn't an option, then maybe you can make a donation to the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit conservation and education organization. Any donation you're able to give would go towards replanting trees.

Happy Earth Day! (Plus 7 Simple Green Living Tips & Four Earth Day! Children's Books)

I know that Earth Day is a great way to do something really special for the environment. However, everyday I try to do a little something even if it's recycling what I can or carrying my tote bag(s) with me when I go shopping.

Looking for simple everyday going green tips you can find a lot of them by searching online. Here are a few more that I like to do:

1. Turn off the lights and TV when not in use.

2. Use a reusable water bottle.

3. Feed the birds.

4. Donate my old stuff.

5. Although I buy new books, I also buy books from the thrift store or used bookstores.

6. I walk whenever possible instead of driving. I'm also looking into getting a bike.

7. Turn off the water when I brush my teeth.



Four Earth Day! books for children

Book: It's Earth Day! by Mercer Mayer

Description:

Little Critter is on a mission! After watching a film about climate changes at school, Little Critter decides to do his part to slow down global warming. With the help of his family and friends, Little Critter begins to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Together they learn about the importance of not wasting water or energy. Join Little Critter as he plants a tree, makes a climate control machine, and helps the polar bears.

Book: Earth Day Every Day by Lisa Bullard with illustrations by Xiao Xin

Description:

On Earth Day, we find ways to help the Earth. Trina plants trees with her class. She forms an Earth Day club with her friends. What can you do to make every day Earth Day? Do your part to be a planet protector! Discover how to reduce, reuse, recycle, and more with Tyler and Trina in the Planet Protectors series, part of the Cloverleaf Books collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!

Book: Fancy Nancy: Every Day Is Earth Day by Jane O'Connor with illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser

Description:

Being green is important to Nancy—so important that she wants her family to take care of the Earth morning, noon, and night!

Book: The Berenstain Bears Go Green by Jan and Mike Berenstain

Description:

The Berenstain Bears live in a wonderful place filled with green grass, blue skies, and lots of furry friends. But on a fishing trip at the creek, the Bear family discovers that the town dump is overflowing. It's spilling garbage into the water! Can the Berenstain Bears find a pollution solution before their beloved county is filled with garbage?

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

Even though it's very chilly today, I'm still going to enjoy a bit of nature and try to go for a walk maybe around lunch time.

Happy Earth Day!!!!

Today, if you get a chance, try to spend some time outside (if the weather is good). Take a few minutes to relax and enjoy nature.