Earth Day 2009

Earth day was founded in 1970. A day to be more aware of our Mother Earth. People have great ideas. Here is your chance to post your site, blog and/or ideas for Earth Day, 2009! A few Ideas for Earth Day, 2009

E: The Environment Magazine Since its debut in 1990, E: The Environmental Magazine from the Earth Action Network has shared a wealth of information about “green living.” This magazine tackles big issues such as global warming and wildlife protection, and it suggests everyday contributions we all can make to preserve and protect the earth in columns such as “Green Business” and a “Going Green” travel column.

Earth Island Journal Earth Island Journal provides readers around the world with valuable news about environmental problems and issues, as well as details about how to contribute to the conservation, preservation and restoration of the planet. A membership to Earth Island Institute provides readers with four quarterly issues of Earth Island Journal, plus periodic updates on Earth Island campaigns and projects, and a discount on Earth Island merchandise. The annual membership fee is $25.00. Through Amazon.com, you can get the same great deal for $22.50 -- a 10% discount!

Earth 4 Energy - Renewable Energy Solutions - Wind And Solar Power! Awesome web site with great directions, instructions and ideas for alternative energy.

Now it's your turn. Tell us about your Earth Day web page, Earth Day ideas and links. Comments will be open for... Have an Earth friendly day!

Top 5 books for a 1st Grader...picked by my daughter 6 3/4 years old :)

I'm going to let you in on a secret, I love to read! My daughter does not, and that makes me sad. It is a difficult concept, those phonics, but we're getting there!

One bonus is my daughter and I love to go to the bookstore, so that is a HUGE incentive for her. When we go, she "flies" over to the children's area and finds the books she would be interested in, and gets to pick out two to buy for herself! Here are a few of her favorites...

1. Not really a book, but a magazine. We have been getting magazines from Cricket since baby time. The best part about Cricket magazines, they grow with your child.

2. The Magic School Bus. Probably the one story line that has kept her interest! Her favorite stories are from Halloween and Planting in the Spring.

3. I have a picky eater...AARGH! So we have gotten some books about being/eating healthy, exercise, and how the body works (we do use the correct anatomical vocabulary when necessary). This is her favorite book in the "lets be healthy" category, called You are Healthy, by Todd Snow.

4. Anything Alexander...need I say more?

5. And her first favorite chapter book is about that crazy first grader Junie B. Jones. I read them to her, she follows along and we laugh together. Her favorite so far is the holiday book.

So that is my daughter, first grader 6 1/2 years old, top 5 books for a 1st grader. I don't think it gets more credible than that. P.S. One of the most awesome books my daughter received was a personalized book form "I See Me, Inc (TM)" personalized books for children. She seriously looks at this almost every day...you can get yours here...

Thanks for checking out my daughter's list. Happy reading! Janelle