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I have 2 young children and every year I look forward to hosting their birthday parties. My daughter celebrates her birthday in the late spring and my son celebrates his birthday in the early fall. Every year when their birthday rolls around I let them …
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Being more eco-friendly isn’t necessarily difficult, but it does take some extra effort! You need to not only understand the impact of your actions but also to change your behavior accordingly.
If you’re someone who’s passionate about keeping the Earth clean, then it makes sense that you also want to teach your kids to be more eco-friendly. What’s most important is that you have fun with this project and enjoy spending some quality time with your loved ones as you guide and show them the way. Keep in mind that even a lot of little actions here and there can truly make a difference in the long run, so never give up trying to improve in this area.
Educate Yourself
Your first step in teaching your kids to be more eco-friendly is to educate yourself on the matter. Learn what you can be doing both at work and in your home to maintain a better environment for all. Inform yourself of the various ways for how you can go green and how your changes will help keep where you live and the surrounding areas in better shape.
Notice what You can do around the House
One way to teach your kids to be more eco-friendly is to help them change their habits by first starting in the home. For instance, ask them to turn off the lights when they leave a room, take shorter showers and separate the trash from the recyclable items. Getting them in the habit of performing these actions early on in their lives will help them to continue these positive patterns when they grow older.
Participate in Environmentally Friendly Activities Together
You can also teach your kids to be more eco-friendly by participating in activities together that help to improve the environment. For example, plant trees as a family, pick up rubbish on the roads or in your neighborhoods or start a fundraiser that helps your local community. You being there to set a good example and by their side to teach and guide them will show your kids the importance of their actions.
Reward Them
It’s also a great idea to reward your kids for a job well done and for all their extra efforts. One idea is to visit ticketsales.com and select a family show from the listing that you can all attend together. This is a great way to praise your kids for being more eco-friendly and spend some quality time as a family. Make a night of it by going out to dinner before the show and talking through all the reasons why you’re proud of them for paying more attention to Mother Nature.
Conclusion
The good news is that becoming more eco-friendly is a learned behavior and one your kids can pick up on with your help. Use these tips to guide you to know how to make this goal a reality in your household. Be there to support your kids as they strive to learn more about the environment and what they can do to help make the world a better place.
Back in early September we hosted my son’s 3rd birthday party in a construction site party theme. We made all of the food and made all of the decorations for his party. I’ve been sharing all of our party ideas here on the blog for …
My granddaughter is in the third grade and just like all school-aged children, she has to carry a backpack and lunchbox to school every day. For the majority of children, that means the same old, same old backpack and lunchbox every day. Well, until now! …
My granddaughter is in the third grade and just like all school-aged children, she has to carry a backpack and lunchbox to school every day. For the majority of children, that means the same old, same old backpack and lunchbox every day. Well, until now!
* Complimentary Products Received for Review and Feature.
Let me introduce you to Kidaroo who makes a line of interchangeable backpacks and lunchboxes that are super-cute! Even though they’re adorable, they provide a great function too! We’re super-excited to have Kidaroo as part of our annual holiday gift guide this year and I think you’re going to LOVE these products!
What’s really cool about these backpacks and lunchboxes is that you buy your base color backpack and/or lunchbox. You then buy decorative flaps that attach easily to the item. Your child can change out the design within seconds, as their mood changes. There are fun designs for boys and girls.
We received a complimentary pink backpack and lunchbox from Kidaroo, along with 3 interchangeable flaps for each item. As soon as the box arrived, the Princess was in-love! She couldn’t make up her mind on which design she liked best and I told her that she didn’t have to choose and that she could use all three! She can change them as often as she likes!
The backpacks are extremely well-made and are light-weight. They have adjustable and padded shoulder straps, an outside flap-closure pocket and two outside reach-in pockets which are perfect for water bottles. The interchangeable flap designs for the backpacks attach quickly and easily with velcro. There are metal rings on the outside where a child can attach keychains or attach anything that they want to clip onto the outside of their bag. The bottom has four feet to protect it which is a really nice feature.
Inside the bag you’ll find a padded compartment which is the perfect size to hold a small laptop or a large tablet. There is a large main compartment inside the bag to place text books, note books and other items that your child needs to carry back and forth to school. I really love how all of the compartments keep things organized and within easy sight. The back-side of the backpack is nicely padded which prevents text books and other items from digging into your child’s back. They thought of everything when these created and designed this backpack!
The lunchboxes are extremely well-made too! You can purchase them to match the backpack or mix-n-match the designs. There is a carrying handle and an adjustable shoulder strap, so your child can use the bag either way. There are four feet on the bottom and an open side pocket. The interchangeable flap designs for the lunchbox zip on and off within seconds.
The inside of the lunchbox is nicely padded to help protect the contents inside and you’ll find the main compartment along with an interior mesh pocket which is great for holding napkins and utensils. The Princess can easily get her sandwich, two sides, a snack and her juice box into this lunchbox. She can carry it, sling it over her shoulder, toss it into her backpack or clip it to the outside of her backpack depending on her particular needs that day.
The Princess loves her new backpack and lunchbox! She can change out the designs as the mood strikes! The backpack keeps all of her school books and items neatly organized and we love how the backpack doesn’t dig into her shoulders or back (thanks to the padding). The lunchbox is a big hit too! What a great set!
Head on over to Kidaroo to learn more about the company and to check out all of their cool backpack and lunchbox designs!
Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win a TIGER LILY in green child’s backpack and lunch box set! What a great holiday gift idea! Thank you Kidaroo!
Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on November 6th, 2017 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Disclaimer: Shelly received a complimentary product as featured in this blog post. No monetary compensation was received. Shelly’s thoughts and words are 100% her own unbiased opinion on the company & products being featured today. The Two Classy Chics are not responsible for prize shipment or fulfillment.
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