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Archive for November 2010

Children in Nature - How Does A Frog or Toad Survive Winter?

Kids are curious about nature and well they should be – having a healthy environment helps keep them emotionally and physically healthy as well. Above you see a photo of my daughter this year with Toady. He was captured for scientific study purposes only and released back into the garden so he could consume insects... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
November 30, 2010 at 11:57 am
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Top 10 Mexico Gal-On-The-Street Travel Photos

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It is early morning on the streets of Playa Del Carmen and a young Mexican boy rides to work with his mother in the back of a van. This year has represented one of the MOST AMAZING years in my life for eco-travel. When traveling, some of the most interesting photos are on the road... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
November 30, 2010 at 11:07 am
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The Rules of Snail Mail - How To Save Money and Stay Greeting Card Green

A snail-mail greeting card Christmas Tree – is all the snail mailing necessary? So here’s the deal people–greeting cards are a giant waste of well… just about everything. From the fossil fuel emissions thrown out in transporting them to retail stores and then again between individuals. Let’s add in ink, water, paper and all the... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
November 26, 2010 at 6:57 am
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Green and Healthy PBS TV Show Filmed In My Front Yard Vegetable Garden - YAY!

Joe Lamp’l, host of the PBS television show, “Growing A Greener World” sitting on Shawna Coronado’s front porch enjoying tea during the tv shoot. WOW – a PBS television show came to my front lawn. How cool is that? Joe Lamp’l and his amazing crew came to my front lawn vegetable garden and filmed the... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
November 8, 2010 at 10:54 am
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Help Save Clean Water With Underwriters Laboratories

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John Drengenberg with me at the UL testing facility in Northbrook, Illinois. We are standing in front of a giant fire-style oven used to burn products for testing purposes. Last winter I met John Drengenberg, the Director of Consumer Safety at Underwriters Laboratories (UL). He has been employed with UL for over 40 years and delighted in showing... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
November 5, 2010 at 2:24 pm
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Thanksgiving Field Trip 2010 - Learn About Climate Change At The Field Museum

Using interactive images, Climate Change demonstrates how air and ocean currents, sun-reflecting ice, and other factors determine our Earth’s climate. ©AMNH/Roderick Mickens Looking for a fun November 2010 Thanksgiving weekend activity for your family? I have the perfect solution – bring them to the MUST-SEE green experience at the Field Museum – Climate Change. The... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
November 5, 2010 at 11:55 am
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Chicago's Lurie Garden Has Great Winter Family Workshops

Chicago’s Lurie Garden in summer. Beautiful! The Lurie Garden in Chicago’s Millennium Park is a an amazing Chicago destination and offers free classes year round. Below are two fantastic workshops coming up you can attend with your kids. Mark your calendars! Year round interest is built into the plantings at the garden, it is truly... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
November 5, 2010 at 10:55 am
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Vote Today - How To Recycle Campaign Signs Tomorrow For An Eco Clean and Green Election

Green Idea: Approach your community about outlawing election signs next election! You think I am kidding about outlawing election signs – I know – but imagine how much money, energy, and time it takes to create millions and millions of election signs. The numbers are astronomical. Last election my youngest daughter noticed that one particular... Read more »
By Shawna Coronado,
November 2, 2010 at 11:41 am
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