It's a Wrap!

I feel a little redundant writing about gift wrapping so late in the game; but I'm extremely proud of my own efforts and wanted to share! For quite a few years I used Sunday Funnies and newspaper. But honestly, they are just a little too ultilitarian looking to spark an "ooh" … [Read more...]

The Gift of Nature

'Tis the weekend to find a meaningful, last-minute gift! The best gift you can give a child is a gift that will help forge a connection with nature. I believe birds and plants are the two great ambassadors of the environment. If your child has been nagging for a pet, why not help … [Read more...]

Green Holiday for Nevada School

What does it look like when a school goes solar? Students in Gerlach, NV, found out firsthand yesterday when they celebrated the installation of 90-kilowatt PV system at their campus in northern Nevada. The system will supply almost all of the energy needs of the three-building … [Read more...]

A Holiday Observance for Everyone

The big day 'o gifts is fast approaching and every child I know is bouncing off the walls! (Of course in kid-world, time is dragging painfully slow!) If you are interested in creating a more sustainable future consider an annual observance of the winter solstice. This is a great … [Read more...]

Book Review: Firestorm

I have a confession to make: I never outgrew young adult novels. There are few things I would enjoy more than checking out a stack from our school library and spending a day lost in the world of teenage protagonists. Don't hate; young-adult novels have come a long way from the … [Read more...]