Award-Winning Author Ellen Jackson

ACT NOW! One way kids can make a difference today

September 2, 2010

Tags: Click to donate

Click To Help The Rainforest

Click to help rainforest animals. It's free! Go here.

September 1, 2010

Tags: Conserve

Try Not To Peek

Do you ever bake cookies or cook something in the oven? Don't open the door while the oven is in use. Or at least try to cut down on peeking to save energy.

August 31, 2010

Tags: Recycle

Use Rags

If old clothes are ripped or torn and can't be donated to a thrift store or repaired, cut them up and use them for cleaning rags.

August 30, 2010

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Donate Solar Energy

Click to donate solar power. It's free! Go here.

August 29, 2010

Tags: Recycle

Save Gift Wrapping Items

Did you know that about half of the 85 million tons of paper products Americans consume each year goes toward packaging, wrapping, and decorating? Save the bows, ribbons, gift boxes and gift bags that others give you to use for wrapping future holiday gifts.

August 28, 2010

Tags: Aunt Frances

Aunt Frances Says:

"Clyde’s like a blister–he doesn’t show up till the work’s all done."

August 27, 2010

Tags: Peace

Control Your Temper

Hold your temper. Life will always throw problems at you. Learn to accept them, fix them when you can, and move on. Studies show that people who don't worry and fret live longer.

August 26, 2010

Tags: Learn

Energy Ant

Learn about energy. Go here.

August 25, 2010

Tags: Give

Little Things Count

Stop for a moment and think of how you can help someone. Hold the door open for an elderly person. Don't interrupt people when they're speaking, or finish their sentences for them. Pick up something someone has dropped. Nice people make an effort to be thoughtful.

August 24, 2010

Tags: Conserve

Use A Broom

Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway and conserve water. Sweeping instead of using water also keeps chemical fertilizers and debris from polluting the ocean and other waterways