Earth Day is coming up on Monday and it's the perfect time to reflect on how to protect our planet as well as have fun celebrating with the family. From simple tips to help your family go green, to baking Earth Day treats, to starting your own garden, to recycling crafts, here are a few the best ideas and activities I’ve seen to celebrate Earth Day this year.
Tips to Help the Family Go Green
- SimpleMom.com put together a very thorough post on
Here are 5 Fun Ways to Help Your Family Go Green for Earth Day.
SheKnows.com had some good ideas on teaching the kids to celebrate Earth Day.
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Earth Day Fun & Games
- There is no better way to celebrate our Earth than by digging in the dirt.
On Earth Day, The Nature Conservancy is asking people to get outside and join the world’s largest picnic celebration, Picnic for the Planet. Join millions of other families as they celebrate the joys of nature. Check their website to find picnics already planned in many major cities or plan your own. Here are my tips on how to plan a perfect family picnic. Remember to leave no trace in the park. Pick up after yourselves.
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Recycle your old crayons and turn them into Heart Shaped Earth Day Crayons, courtesy of the TSJ Photography blog.
Earth Day Treats
- TidyMom.com made some super cute
These Earth Day Chocolate Cupcakes from Dessarts.com look so yummy.
What are you going to do with the family to celebrate Earth Day?
For more tips and ideas on how to celebrate Earth Day, check out my Earth Day Board on Pinterest.
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Sue Kirchner is a family fun coach, blogger, kids party planner, and weekly contributor to Patch.com. Sue and her family fun ideas have been featured on TV, newspapers, magazines, blogs, as well as her own family fun site ChocolateCakeMoments.com.
