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Green Parenting: Earth Day is Sunday!

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    Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22. I’m sure you’ve heard of Earth Day but here’s a bit about it and how it got started.

    – Earth Day is held every year on April 22 and is celebrated in over 175 countries by 500 million people.
    – It was started in 1970 in California but really didn’t get to be the huge worldwide celebration it is today until 1990.
    – There is an Earth Day anthem sang to Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” melody.

    Joyful joyful we adore our Earth in all its wonderment
    Simple gifts of nature that all join into a paradise
    Now we must resolve to protect her
    Show her our love through out all time
    With our gentle hand and touch
    We make our home a newborn world
    Now we must resolve to protect her
    Show her our love through out all time
    With our gentle hand and touch
    We make our home a newborn world

    Here are some ways you can celebrate with your family:
    – Take part in a local Earth Day event; find one by googling Earth Day + your city
    – Participate in the Great Cloth Diaper Change on April 21
    – Support a green charity like Ecology International (adopt an endangered animal), Moms Clean Air Force (sign a petition) or find any charity you like on Charity Navigator.
    – Vow to make one small change in your lifestyle via Practically Green’s customizable action plan.
    – Get outside and share the great outdoors with those you love!

    For more activity ideas, see 15 Things Families Can Do to Celebrate the Planet.

    To find out more about Earth Day, check out the Earth Day Network.  Happy Earth Day!

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      Elise Jones: Elise Jones was the social media director and blog editor for babybites. She was responsible for engaging and informing moms on a variety of parenting topics found on Mommybites’ parenting videos (webbybites), blog, Facebook, Twitter and BlogTalkRadio show. The Mommybites’ blog is an outlet for moms who are in search of information to support them in their role as a parent. Prior to working with Mommybites, Elise taught students in a variety of grades while working for the New York City Department of Education. Before teaching, Elise worked in public relations positions at Burson-Marsteller and Sarah Hall Productions developing and implementing media relations and corporate reputation programs for clients across many industries. Elise is the mom of two lovely girls and currently resides in New Jersey. She performs in the theater and is an active member of her local public arts council. You can also find Elise blogging at Here in This House.
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