A Child’s Introduction to the Environment
August 10, 2010 by The Green Beagle
Filed under Educational
A Child’s Introduction to the Environment: The Air, Earth, and Sea Around Us- Plus Experiments, Projects, and Activities YOU Can Do to Help Our Planet!
This book stresses the interconnections of all living things and the impact of humans on the environment. Suggestions for simple experiments to “discover for yourself” accompany discussions of topics such as [...]
It’s never too late to start your spring cleaning!
July 27, 2010 by The Green Beagle
Filed under Lifestyle
Even though the end of July is near that doesn’t mean it is too late to do some spring cleaning! You can clean out much more than your closets to feel completely renewed and refreshed. Even though you have gotten rid of last years flip flops and some frayed towels try cleaning out [...]
The Weather Makers
July 7, 2010 by The Green Beagle
Filed under Educational
The Weather Makers: How Man Is Changing the Climate and What It Means for Life on Earth
Yesterday I was given a suggestion to read this book The Weather Makers by Tin Flannery yesterday on The Green Beagles Facebook page. I decided that it was a good idea to find the book and post it for [...]
Green Up your 4th
July 2, 2010 by The Green Beagle
Filed under Holiday
The 4th is almost here! I know this is a time everyone gets ready for big parties and lots of fireworks but as much as I like to party I really am interested in finding new greener ways to celebrate. So I searched the web and brought it to my twitterer’s and fellow FB greenies. [...]
Great Gift for Your Teacher
June 26, 2010 by The Green Beagle
Filed under Lifestyle
New M&M’s Collection!
School may just have ended for you or your children. Usually at the end of the year you want to give your teacher/teachers a gift for the good job they do all year long. Ecoisthas done it again! This M&M’s candy dish is a perfect gift for anyone! Your teacher [...]
4TH OF JULY MARACA’S!!
June 25, 2010 by The Green Beagle
Filed under Activities
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The 4th of July is almost here! Celebrate it with some homemade noise makers! You can make your own 4th of July Maraca’s from thing that are around your house!
MATERIALS:
• at least 2 plastic bottles (water, juice, yogurt etc.)
• Gorilla Glue
• Kids Classic Recycled Scissors
• rubber bands
• Biodegradable Water Balloons
• rice uncooked or dried beans [...]
Poker for Paws!
June 24, 2010 by The Green Beagle
Filed under Events
Come join them for a Poker and BlackJack Tournament
Together we can save the lives of innocent foreclosure victims and give them a new chance at life!
Enjoy playing poker or know someone who does? Looking for something fun to do this Sunday (June 27) evening? Then check out Poker for Paws Tournament in Tempe, across from The [...]
Portable Loom
June 22, 2010 by The Green Beagle
Filed under Made in the USA
Shop Oompa’s Eco Friendly Section!
Maybe it’s just me, but the idea of a loom at home is really fun. You can design your own patterns. You can learn a craft that can really be soo much fun and maybe even make you money. You can teach yourself and/or your children a time honored craft that [...]
Who killed the electric car?
June 21, 2010 by The Green Beagle
Filed under Educational
Who Killed the Electric Car?
With the oil spill, BP’s, and Obama’s reluctance to actually get things done I was reminded of a great documentary I saw a long time ago. I thought that this was very appropriate now that this spill has happened. Who Killed the Electric Car? is a great example of how our government [...]
How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics
June 9, 2010 by The Green Beagle
Filed under Activities
How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics: Face Masks, Hair Rinses & Body Lotions: Recipes for Natural Beauty
I have been dabbling into home remedies and baths due to some books I have been reading and since those have been going so well I have finally decided to take a shot at making my own cosmetics. [...]
