Daily3 Life’s Moments

Thanks for the comment Late Bloomer, I think this is a great theme for today’s post.  So, I’ve thought about this and these are the 3 that are most important for me and my family!  Do share some of the important actions that you believe are important to raise environmentally friendly kids.

**  First and foremost, YOU need to set an example and be environmentally friendly yourself.  Your kids will not follow what you “preach” if you don’t set an example yourself.

**  For younger children, they can help the family put recylables into the appropriate recycle bins.  This way, they will know the difference between things that are “garbage” and those that can be recycled.  Further, you can take them along with you when you bring the recyclables to the recycle depot.  I am sure your kids will have lots of questions from what this place is…to what do they do with the recyclables you dropped off.

**  Our family has always made it a priority to conserve energy and water so this is automatically passed on through to our kids.  We explain to them the importance of turning off lights and turning off the water while we’re brushing our teeth, etc…

I don’t have too much yet on older kids as my kids are still fairly young.  So much of what we do to teach our kids to be more environmentally friendly is geared towards kids still in preschool.  I believe the most important thing is to be eco friendly yourself first…You need to set an example.  There are tons of information at your local library…children’s books on the environment suitable for all ages.  Good luck!

Share your eco friendly practices!

**  World Without End by Ken Follett

**  Nigella Express by Nigella Lawson

**  The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them by The Freedom Writers and Erin Gruwell.

 What are some of your book wishlists?  Share with me.

** The Three Musketeers

** The Three Stooges

**  The Three Amigos

Being sick makes you think of the weirdest things to write.  Here are my famous “3s” of Hollywood — share with me who are your famous 3s.

Yes, I am obsessed with making lists…it all started with simple grocery lists and now it has become a life obsession with me. We all need lists in this world!!! To start off, I want to share a list I have made to my children : It’s called “My Promises to My Children”

1. I will take care of you the best that I can.

2. I will not take out my frustrations, fear, anger on you.

3. I will not yell at you when you do something wrong.

4. I will always put you first in my life.

5. I will provide you with all your needs the best that I can.

6. I will instill in you confidence, honesty, compassion, generosity and kindness.

7. I will not lay my hands on you when you do something wrong.

8. I will be patient, caring and most of all, LOVING to you.

9. I will not rush you to grow up.

10. I will allow you space to be whom you want to be.

11. I will teach you to be environmental and earth-friendly.

12. I will show you how to be patient and loving.

13. I will respect and honor your decisions.

14. I will listen to your needs and concerns.

15. I will not push my agenda & goals on you.