How to Reuse "Useless" Old Books

They're never useless! Here are some ideas.
1) Bookshelf

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/five-things-to-do-with-discarded-books.html

2) Scrapbooks: You can cover the pages with colourful (recycled) paper and pictures, quotes, or just things that make you feel good. They are really fun to make.

Gotta go!

Blog Catalog Member!

Cross your fingers, everyone! I've submitted my blog to www.blogcatalog.com, and if it gets approved, it'll be posted on their website. Then even more people will hear about it!

Filler Post

Hello, I don't really have anything to say this week, but keep coming back for more next Saturday!

How To Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is on Friday, April 22 this year! So you might be wondering how to celebrate it. Here are some tips:
1) Wear green. It isn't just for fun; when people ask you why you look so green today, you'll be able to tell them it's Earth Day!
2) Read my blog in the evening. (What a perfect way to end your day... haha... not really, but still)
3) Educate yourself about the environment. Perhaps pick out a book from the library about the wonders of nature, environmental challenges, or a how-to guide on helping the environment.
4) Have an organic, locally-grown, animal-free meal on Earth Day.
5) Arrange a litter cleanup in your neighbourhood scheduled for April 22.
Finally, I've heard many people say it: Every day is Earth Day.
Oh, and how true that is.

Treat Yourself... the Eco-Friendly Way

Let's face it: you come home in the evening, you're tired, you don't want to work or think-- you just need to relax. You may think you don't have time to be eco-friendly, but in reality, you do! You can be eco-friendly and treat yourself the same time! Here are some ideas on how to do this:
1) Spend some time on my blog. :)
2) Enjoy a fresh, organic, locally-grown fruit salad.
3) Go out for a day for a hike in the wilderness, bird-watching, and a picnic.
4) Watch a movie on the natural world, environmental issues, and what you can do about it.
5) Go shopping at a thrift store like Value Village. (The clothes are actually quite gorgeous.)

Well, right now I'm pressed for time, so I've got to fly! But at least by writing the post in my blog I got to treat myself... the eco-friendly way.

Read... the eco-friendly way

I like reading, and I will let nothing get in the way of me and a good book! However, I always make sure I read... the eco-friendly way. There are many options nowadays for doing this.
1) Borrow library books
2) Download books onto your e-reader (if you have one!)
3) Many people like to actually own and hold their books. So, buy second-hand books.
4) Attend a book swap, or hold your own. You can go to a book swap with the Ottawa Women's Book Club, for example.

Want to go a step higher? Here are some books to read... the eco-friendly way.
1) The Little Green Handbook by Ruth Cullen: Practical tips for everyday living, divided into very short "chapters".
2) Green Career$ by Jennifer Power Scott: A guide for teenagers on how to "make money and save the planet"!
3) 250 Things you can do to Green the World by CosmoGirl: For teen girls. Similar to The Little Green Handbook and my blog.
4) Eco-friendly Families by Helen Coronato: How to raise a family the eco-friendly way.
Of course, this is only a sampling of what's out there. Have fun!