Family Activities

Family Activities

Use these fun family activities to educate kids about the enviornment and to raise a green family.

  • Can't have a pet?

    Mon, Dec 29, 2008 4:48 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Teaching your kids to care about and care for animals even if you can't have pets.

  • Composting with kids

    Mon, Dec 29, 2008 4:35 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Reduce waste and teach your kids about the environment by showing them how to compost.

  • Stop junk mail for good

    Mon, Dec 29, 2008 4:26 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Junk mail wastes time, energy, and resources...here's how to kick it to the curb.

  • Make a waste-free lunch

    Mon, Dec 29, 2008 4:12 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Slash trash with these simple tips for making a waste-free lunch

  • Sampling German Christmas markets

    Sun, Dec 28, 2008 2:09 PM by PlentyMag.com

    So German markets may not be as green as they could be, but they do have some really delicious offerings.

  • Make your own green holiday wreath

    Wed, Dec 24, 2008 11:44 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Deck your door with a homemade bough of holly -- a DIY wreath.

  • The story of stuff

    Wed, Dec 24, 2008 9:55 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Ever wonder where all of your "stuff" comes from (or where it all eventually goes?)

  • Teaching kids to save energy

    Wed, Dec 24, 2008 9:36 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Nag-free ways to teach your kids about saving energy.

  • Eco-tips from Bill McKibben

    Tue, Dec 23, 2008 2:13 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Green guru Bill McKibben offers MNN eco-advice from a parent's perspective.

  • 5 family-friendly energy savers

    Tue, Dec 23, 2008 1:50 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Save money and protect the planet with these eco-savvy energy-saving ideas.

  • Ten tips for a green New Year's Eve

    Tue, Dec 23, 2008 11:35 AM by Tracy Alverson Euler

    MNN offers ideas for throwing down without throwing out

  • Gifts of organic personal care

    Mon, Dec 22, 2008 4:05 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Check out these green beauty products for holiday gift ideas.

  • A greener car seat

    Mon, Dec 22, 2008 12:45 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Don't sacrifice eco-savvy for safety when it comes to your baby's car seat.

  • Help save handmade toys

    Mon, Dec 22, 2008 11:02 AM by Jenn Savedge

    A new government regulation could put your favorite toy maker out of business.

  • Mom squad creates soybean car seat

    Fri, Dec 19, 2008 12:56 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Ford turns to a team of moms to design lighter, greener car seats.

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