Posts Tagged ‘earth day’

It’s Not Easy Being Green – Or is it?

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:41 2 Comments

This morning, my oldest daughter enthusiastically greeted everyone by shouting “Happy Earth Day!.”  Her enthusiasm for the “holiday” waned a little bit when she realized there weren’t any presents or fancy meals involved.  I, on the other hand, began enjoying it a little more when I was able to claim saving energy as my excuse [...]

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Growing a Little Green for Earth Day – Pinto Beans

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:36 No Comments

For whatever reason, growing lima beans is the kindergarten project that I most remember from way back when.  There’s just something magical about watching a little bean on a damp paper towel sprouting into a real live plant.  So, when my oldest daughter asked if we grow some beans like project she saw in Highlights [...]

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