Posts Tagged ‘Environment’

How to teach kids to be Eco Friendly

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

On our #PTChat, Wednesday 4/13 at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST we will talk about eco friendly habits for kids. Good habits begin at an early age.  I know that I want to be as responsible as possible but sometimes it is hard to know what to do and what steps we can take that help us be more eco friendly. I thought it would be great to talk about simple things that can be done to make it easy for kids. For example, switching off the light when leaving a room or turning off the tap when brushing teeth.

Join us for more tips and share what works for you.

Ecomom will join us and share some tips with us. They are also providing 15% off code for all those who RSVP here.

Plus there are gift cards too.

  1. 1 Gift Card for $50 at Ecomom.
  2. 2 Gift Cards for $25 at Ecomom.

It is simple. Everyone that RSVPs gets 15% off. Of those that RSVP, 3 people will have the opportunity to get gift cards.

MANDATORY:

Simply leave a comment and RSVP. Ecomom will send you the 15% off code by email. That is it!

Winners will be chosen randomly by the plugin “And the winner is” and will be emailed the gift cards.

OPTIONAL:

  • 4 points for joining us on Twitter on 4/13/11 at 6 p.m. PST/9 p.m. EST and tweet with #PtChat.
  • 4 points for joining Parentella and for telling us how you can use it at your school.
  • 2 point for liking us on  Facebook.
  • 2 point for following us on Twitter.
  • 2 point for subscribing to our blog on the top right with your email. (we will confirm your subscription).
  • 2 points for liking Ecomom on Facebook. (They have an awesome $75,000 home makeover contest going on–be sure to check it out).

Be sure to leave a comment for each additional action. For example, 4 points for joining Parentella = leaving 4 comments.

Giveaway ends Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at midnight PST. 18+ USA residents only, please. Three winner will be randomly selected and posted here. Everyone who RSVPs will get a 15% off discount code.

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The Alliance for Climate Education

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

We found this extraordinary organization, The Alliance for Climate Education. It is new to us and we thought that we’d bring it our users. Here is a brief conversation with Matt Stewart, Director of Marketing for The Alliance for Climate Education.

Q: What is Alliance for Climate Education all about?

ACE – the Alliance for Climate Education – visits high schools around the country and teaches students about climate change. We deliver a dynamic, multimedia, science-based presentation on climate change that really brings it home–both teachers and students love it. After the assembly, we help students take action against climate change in their community. We help students do everything from starting a recycling club to creating a local garden to solarizing their school. Also, we try to have a lot of fun along the way, with Facebook, Myspace, videos, music, and contests (with prizes).

Q: How did ACE get started?
ACE was founded by Mike Haas, Founder and CEO of Orion Energy Group LLC, which specializes in the development, finance, implementation and construction of wind energy projects in the United States.  Mike deeply believes in the power of youth to stop climate change, and founded ACE to get the word out in schools nationwide.

Q: What have been the main highlights of the program so far? Best moments so to speak?
Our day-in-day-out joy is seeing the changes that come over students who see our presentation. Students who never before thought about climate change suddenly transform into enthusiastic evangelists, ready to take action to stop global warming. It’s amazing to see what the students are capable of — with help from ACE, many high school students have embarked on impressive projects such as solarizing their school district, starting recycling clubs, implementing biodiesel buses into the school fleet, and more. Our future is in very capable hands.

Q: Does it cost a school to have a presentation/session from ACE?
No. All (more…)

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It is the Simple Things..

Monday, July 13th, 2009

I was on the phone today with @alizasherman. Aliza is a brilliant marketer, creative, smart, humble–all qualities of an outstanding person. I had the pleasure of listening to her on a panel at #140conf in New York.  Aliza’s company is Conversify.net.

We were talking about Parentella and brainstorming and exchanging ideas. Did I mention she is brilliant?

While I was engrossed in our conversation, my 2 year old returned from his pre-school with him usual, “Mommy, I am back!”. I went to another room so I could continue the phone call. It was a great call. Aliza and I talked about how to get the word out about Parentella, the types of things we should work on, etc.
After the call, I went outside to our backyard where my son was playing with a bucket of water, watering can, and a little cup. He submerged the watering can into the bucket and filled it up with water. He then filled the cup with the watering can. Eventually, he knocked over the cup of water. He was having so much fun doing this and I was reminded of the simple things in life! Our children teach us what matters most in our lives–on a daily basis.

Yes, predictably, he determined that he can skip the watering can. It is a very hot day and he had a good time playing with 3 buckets of water. 3 buckets of water is all it took for him to have a great time.

What are your kids up to this summer? Any fun ideas of simple things they can do?

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This post is written by Ms. Aparna Vashisht-Rota, Founding Mom of Parentella.

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