Earth Day Find - My Bag and Me
Happy Earth Day, dear readers. Today, more than ever, we’re thinking about ways to include our children in all of our earth saving activities.
The great new book My Bag and Me (only $8.58 right now at Amazon via that link) is a fantastic addition to any home library.
It’s a rhyming story book that teaches lessons about reusing shopping bags to save the earth, and there’s a (cute!) reusable bag for your child built right in to the book. The story is very short and concise, but within those few pages addresses some great concepts - saving the land and sea, setting an example for others, reminding your parents to be earth-friendly, and that we can all make a difference. I love it, my son loves it, and thanks to this book and bag I’ve got a little helper that ensures I’ll never forget my bags in the car again. (I used to forget them 9 out of 10 times, so that’s great!)
Win it! We’re giving away a copy of My Bag and Me to one reader who leaves an Earth Day comment on this post. Entries must be received by midnight MST tonight to qualify!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 4:41 am
Happy Earth Day!
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:47 am
I reuse bags for everything.
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:59 am
great cause, earth day is for all.
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:09 am
Turn off lights when you aren’t using them
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:36 am
looks fantastic.
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:36 am
some great concepts about saving the land and sea, setting an example for others, be earth-friendly
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:39 am
What a great idea to get the younger children involved in Earth Day by making it fun to participate in Earth friendly activities.
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:45 am
Please change out your regular light bulbs for fluorescent ones. The impact such a small change can make on our world is huge! Happy Earth Day!
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:49 am
i love watching thing sprout up in my garden
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:52 am
Hi
Sometimes I feel so despondant about the legacy we are leaving for our children, the pollution, depleted natural resources ang growing list of extinct species. We all have to raise our awareness and actions and take greater care of out precious earth
great blog, thanks
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:57 am
I’d love to get a “green” themed book for my daughter!
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:07 am
I feel like I’m starting to sound like a robot, but everyone is asking for an Earth comment and I really like mine! We have a one cup a day rule to save dishwasher space. It is amazing how many cups you use when you don’t think about it! We just give them a quick rinse and reuse all day!
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:14 am
I’m 62 years old and the things I do today affect the future of my children and grandchildren. I keep a sign on my computer that says “Simplify, don’t buy” so I can cut down on my carbon footprint.
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:19 am
I would like this book
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:25 am
Happy Earth Day!
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:26 am
Recycle!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:27 am
Happy Earth Day to you!!! We’re hoping to plant flowers today on earth day — if the lovely thunderstorms let up! Cute book - love to add to our home library. =)
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THIS IS THE WINNING COMMENT - CONGRATULATIONS ANDREA!
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:40 am
I’ve been trying to use reusable bags while grocery shopping! This book is perfect!
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:41 am
Heal the world. Make it a better place!
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:55 am
Happy Earth Day!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 am
I am so glad that many retail stores are starting to sell reusable bags. My granny gave me one she made and I have been using it and is very proud to contribute something to save the earth
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April 22nd, 2008 at 7:03 am
Use tap water - not plastic bottles!
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 am
On Earth Day I will learn a new way to take care of our earth and I will teach it to my son and DO it together.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:13 am
love it…sweet
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:16 am
this is such a great idea for younger kids- my older son “gets” it and helps recycle etc.. - he ususally remembers the tote bags for me- but for younger kids this is great
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:18 am
I’d love this!! We use reusable shopping bags for the farmer’s market and grocery store. My daughter would love to have her own! And the book looks great! Happy Earth Day!
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:21 am
What a fun way to teach little ones that they can do something positive.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:28 am
I use cloth bags instead of plastic when shopping!
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:33 am
Wow - this looks like a great book and a great way to teach my child about why we use reusable sacks in the grocery store. I would love to win this book.
-Nicole
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:38 am
Help is needed from everyone. this sounds like a great book!! I really like rhyming books-they almost sing and are easily remembered.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:39 am
Earth Day is a great reminder that we need to take care of our planet every day.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:43 am
What a great Earth Day giveaway. It will sure help us reinforce using reusable bags at the grocery store.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:53 am
Keep your cloth bags in the car..that way you’ll always have them when you need them
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:06 am
Reuse everything!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:14 am
I think this is a great idea to get kids involved. They have their own tote for all kinds of stuff!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 8:19 am
Happy Earth Day Everyone!!!!
Thanks. Stop and smell the flowers. God Bless ^A^
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:19 am
Just this week I bought several cleaning products from Shaklee. They’re all biodegradable and free of scary toxic chemicals. So they will be safer for my family and for the earth. Happy Earth Day!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:23 am
how cute and effective!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:25 am
great idea
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:38 am
Happy Earth Day! Tip from me: Try to find an organization who will recycle your old electronics safely.
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:42 am
Happy Earth day!
I would love to win this for my kids. They have learned so much in school this week about earth day (earth week). I have re-usable bags for the grocery store, this would be fun for them too! Thanks for the giveaway!
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:54 am
Happy Earth Day everyone! Try to do something to make a difference today. Turn those lights off, buy those reusable grocery bags you’ve been putting off, plant a tree. Great giveaway, thanks!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 10:02 am
What a great way to help teach kids about saving the Earth. Love it!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:11 am
This is a great cause. We want to leave the earth better than we found it.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:16 am
I have purchased those Go Green Bags from my local stores so I do not have to use the plastic grocery bags.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:26 am
turn off the water when you are brushing your teeth
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April 22nd, 2008 at 10:39 am
Happy Earth Day! My daughter asked us to eat vegetarian today in honor of Earth Day so we did and it was just as delicious as always.
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:53 am
Happy Earth Day! I’d love to have this book for my kids. And, I really like Patti’s one cup a day rule!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:11 am
Recycle! Recycle! Recycle! and buy products made from recycled materials.
I would love to read this book to my grandkids and start them off with a real awareness of caring for this earth.
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:22 am
Happy Earth Day (and election day in PA, a not entirely unrelated matter)!
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:52 am
My little grandson would love this,this would be a great way to teach him about Earth Day an how to recycle an start at a young age
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:07 pm
It is beautuiful today!!! We are spending the entire play out playing (except for naps),to celebrate Earth Day.
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:07 pm
every day should be earth day
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:08 pm
I love growing our own vegetable garden-it’s environmentally friendly in many ways and the kids love it!
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:11 pm
What a great way to show kids a simple way they can help!
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Have a great earth day. This book looks so cute!
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Happy Earth Day! Your book giveaway is one of the cutest books I have seen in awhile! Our family made a pledge earlier this year to be more eco-
conscious! We have begun by turning the the water heater temperature and taking shorter showers. Along the way, we are implementing other changes.
Please enter me in your drawing. I appreciate it….. Thanks,Cindi
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Happy Earth Day!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Today at my MOPS meeting I gave all of my friends a $1 off coupon for Green Works. My small contribution to get them all thinking in the “green” direction.
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Use cloth tote bags when shopping and recycle! Happy Earth Day!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Don’t buy so much STUFF! Buy less, use less, save more.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 1:39 pm
great cause for all
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Earth Day is a day to remember how we interact with the world. We as a family recycle, use effecient lighting and use organics on our plants. Our lawn is water tolerant grass and natural ground covering.
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:43 pm
To celebrate earth day today, we only shopped in the organic section of the grocery store, not the easiest task for a newly green mom.
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:10 pm
No more plastic bags when shopping!
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Recycle and Reuse
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:15 pm
compost!
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:20 pm
I have been teaching my kids to reuse bags for ages. This will help.
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:32 pm
never use plastic bags
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:45 pm
I think it’s great that we’re celebrating “Earth Day” and making people more aware of going green. Thanks for this giveaway.
April 22nd, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Happy Earth Day!
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Natural cleansers like vinegar and baking soda do a great job without harming the planet. Thanks for the chance to win!
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Recycle!
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:35 pm
We just used some cloth bags at the grocery store this morning. Plus, now that it is spring we are composting again!
April 22nd, 2008 at 3:41 pm
For earth day I saved the bags form the stores I shop at and give them to a resale shop that uses them again. Less bags wasted and less money spent by the store….
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Simply had a fantastic day!! For Earth Day everyone in the office had to cut off their computers. Cell phones only with texting; the carbons were certainly reduced. People were lost; it was so funny and relaxing. Bet of luck to all who enter the contest!!! Many thanks !!! SW
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Great! My 4 yr old is now starting to tell us what things are made of and where (what bin) it goes in to get recycled.
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:45 pm
I think it’s sad that people have one specific day to celebrate the earth and all its marvels. I believe everyone should always appreciate what we have and not abuse it, like many of us do. Now that I am becoming more aware of the constant abuses towards our lovely earth I am becoming more GREEN! I’m glad people are becoming aware of the little changes we can make to have BIG differences! HAPPY EARTH DAY! MAY ALL PLANT A TREE!
April 22nd, 2008 at 4:47 pm
turn off the lights when you’re not using them
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:27 pm
This is a perfect Earth Day giveaway. I’ve seen similar books, but never this one. It looks cute. We recently received some reusable shopping bags, so we’re going to try to stop using plastic too (or at least not as many).
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April 22nd, 2008 at 5:33 pm
I always save my supermarket bags and use them as garbage bags in the bathroom!
April 22nd, 2008 at 5:34 pm
This book looks so adorable.
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Happy Earth Day! Go buy a Sigg water bottle.
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Happy Earth Day - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!!! We don’t NEED so much stuff!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Earth Day every day!
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Sounds great!
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April 22nd, 2008 at 6:38 pm
For Earth Day my toddler art group is making nature collages!
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Today in our clasroom we talked about earth Day…and when I got home I
talked about it with my grandchildren. They would love this book to add to our library!
April 22nd, 2008 at 6:55 pm
I miss the days when kids would go out and plant a tree on earth day. everyone start gardening with your kids!! it will make a difference
Happy Earth Day!
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Happy earth Day…
Let’s all try to use natural, green products instead of all those nasty ones with so many chemicals that aren’t even safe for your family!
I want to teach my girls (and husband) to be MORE green in the coming days!
Thanks.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
PLANT MORE TREES
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Earth Day you got to love it. It’s such a great thing.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:18 pm
recycle aluminum. it saves energy and puts a few bucks in your pocket.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Happy Earth Day! Keep recycling
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:42 pm
I just love the thought of raising up our next generation to be the eco-friendly champions and leaders of our world!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Happy Earth Day!
Please Recycle!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Happy Earth Day!! Plant more trees!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Have a Happy Earth Day!! My daughter already loves helping me sort our recyclables, she would love this book!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Always follow the 3R’s. Reduce, Re-use and Recycle for a better world!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Earth day, Smurf day
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Happy Earth Day!
April 22nd, 2008 at 8:46 pm
To celebrate the first earth day that I’ve known, I’d like to win something too.
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 pm
We just started using g diapers in our little celebration of the day. Would love the book!!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Oh, I hope I’m not too late! This book looks great, I’m looking forward to teaching my son all about being green!
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I think that Earth Day is a great idea, but we should be taking care of our earth every single day that we are on it (this coming from a Republican haha)!
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Happy Earth Day everybody!
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:58 pm
World hugger here.
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