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Kids for Peace Invites You to Take the Great Kindness Challenge

by Derek Markham on July 17, 2009 · 3 comments

Out of the mouths of babes… Leave it to a group of children (Kids for Peace) to come up with this incredible, life-affirming, peace-spreading, goodness-sharing idea.

For one day — August 8, 2009 — children around the world are invited to perform simple, yet important, little acts of kindness.  Their goal this year is to have one million children participate in the Great Kindness Challenge.

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In Honor of the Dalai Lama’s Birthday: Eco Child’s Play Donation to American Himalayan Foundation

by Jennifer Lance on July 6, 2009 · 0 comments

From time to time, we like to make a donation to a non-profit or micro-lender on behalf of the readers and writers of Eco Child’s Play.  In honor of the Dalai Lama’s 74th birthday today, we’ve made a donation to the American Himalayan Foundation.

The American Himalayan Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the people and ecology of the Himalaya.

The Himalaya, roof of the world, is a magic place where the magnificence of the world’s highest mountains is mirrored in the rugged beauty and unique culture of the people who live in their shadow.

In these remote regions people often live without basic health care and education. Economic pressures have forced environmental degradation. And traditional ways of life are in danger of disappearing.

The American Himalayan Foundation was founded twenty-five years ago to respond to some of these pressing problems.  What we do is very basic: build schools, plant trees, train doctors, fund hospitals, take care of children and elderly, and restore sacred sites throughout the Himalayas.  We also assist and encourage Tibetans to rebuild and maintain their culture both in exile, and within Tibet. [read the full article...]

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Easter Chicks: How to Give in a Socially Conscious Way

by Cate Nelson on March 31, 2009 · 1 comment

I’m all for everyone getting a set of backyard chickens. I love mine! It’s an easy step in sustainability. Plus, it’s great to see your kiddos literally play with their food, but in a more natural setting.

However, are you just getting those cute lil fuzzy birds for your children for a holiday? No coop, a little bread, and that’s all you need?

Not so much, folks. You can pick up chicks without putting their health in jeopardy.  And give yourself a big ol’ pat on the back while you do.

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The Fresh Air Fund

by Jennifer Lance on March 29, 2009 · 1 comment

Fresh Air FundEditor’s note: The following post was originally published on Green and Clean Mom. “Green & Clean Mom can inspire you to try a little harder, be a catalyst for change and to offer you some new tips and news on how to be the green, sexy and sassy mom…I know you are!”

I take for granted the fresh air I breathe and the fact that fresh water and trees surround me and there isn’t a smell of industry or pollution. I’m aware of how fortunate I am but I just don’t think about it everyday like I should. I remember a visit to a big city a few years back and feeling like I could not breathe. I remember the smell and not enjoying how the automobile pollution made me feel. I was told I would get used to it but I never did and when it was time to leave I couldn’t wait to be home and breathe fresh air. Not that the city wasn’t fun and exciting but the air was very different.

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Send Your Dear Johns to St. Jude’s

by Cate Nelson on January 8, 2009 · 0 comments

WordRidden at Flickr under a Creative Commons license Oh, what to do with all those holiday cards that still deck your mantle? I mean, besides plant the ones that your greenie friends gave you.  You could certainly store them away for a cool craft for next year.  As in, “Collage ‘em, kids, then send off to grandma!”

But if you’re not nearly that crafty, put all your used seasons greetings to good use: recycle them.  And it only takes an envelope and a few stamps, depending on how much love you’ve received lately.

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Eco Child’s Play Donation: TreePeople Plants Fruit Trees at Urban Schools

by Jennifer Lance on January 5, 2009 · 3 comments

TreePeople plants trees in urban environmentsEvery so often, I like to make a philanthropic donation to an environmental group on behalf of the writers and readers of Eco Child’s Play.  This month, I have selected TreePeople for our small donation.

TreePeople is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the Los Angeles area for over three decades. Simply put, our work is about helping nature heal our cities. We offer sustainable solutions to urban ecosystem problems, focusing on three areas:

1. Training and supporting communities to plant and care for trees
2. Educating school children and adults about the environment
3. Working with government agencies on critical water issues

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The Post That Won’t Be Written

by Jamie Ervin on December 23, 2008 · 0 comments

Have you ever felt so incensed, so angry, so absolutely hot over something you’ve seen or read that you cannot formulate the words to respond?

That’s how I feel right now. My first thought was to jump in and write amidst the red haze. Then I thought better and decided to calm down, think rationally and come back to share my opinion with all of you once I can formulate that response.

So instead, I’m going to tell you what my family did today…

This morning, after breakfast I sent my four younger children (TeenGirl is staying with the Grandparents) into their bedrooms with instructions to choose at least five toys that we would pass on to charity. The girls all came up with 9 or 10 items and our little man, Kyler brought out nearly all his toys. He is moving on to only playing sports and doesn’t spend much time with toys.

Then we called our church to see if there were any families having a hard time that might want some of these (barely used) toys. The remainder we dropped off at a local charity. [read the full article...]

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Going Green for the Holidays, Even When the Grandparents Aren’t

by ECP Editors on December 21, 2008 · 6 comments

Redefine Christmas Charity CardWhile our family is on the light green side of eco living, we really do our best to have a green holiday – particularly when it comes to buying natural, handmade gifts and wrapping and decorating. But it seems as though no matter how green we try to go over the holiday season, my in-laws have the amazing ability to completely undo it with their 10 tons of wrapping paper, battery operated and electronic toys, not to be topped by the tiny little plastic gifts and bags of candy. Basically, it’s like they buy out the entire Dollar Store and stuff it in my kids’ stockings.

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