Ideal Bite

Not so impressed with the paper piling up around your house?

Submitted by alara on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 11:00pm.

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• School
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• Supplies

Go for less substance, more style. Try conserving paper during the school year by using email, scrap, and recycled paper. These simple steps are a perfect fit for saving cash, time, and trees.

Wanna go to bat for cleaner beaches?

Submitted by alara on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 11:00pm.

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Step up to the plate and pick up trash with your kiddos. Every little bit helps. Pitching in to collect debris keeps coasts clean, protects habitat for marine life, plus your kids'll score good eco-habits.

Wishing for a Utopian playground?

Submitted by alara on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 11:00pm.

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• Fun
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Beasts the sandbox: Visit an animal sanctuary with your kiddos and help care for critters rescued from abuse and neglect. The animals will enjoy the company, farm staff'll appreciate the support, and your brood'll have a total(itarian) blast.

Wanna up the ante over school bake sales and gift-wrap drives?

Submitted by alara on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 11:00pm.

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• Parenting
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• Ages 6 - 9

We wager that if you ask your kid's school or community org to go with an eco-fundraising program, it will. Instead of kids selling disposable stuff (like anyone needs another mag subscription), they can raise money to help the planet by hawking eco-services and sustainable loot. Winners take all.