Green 4 Kids

Can Dirve at Fresno State University

2009-04-05T14:44:00.000-07:00

Help Fresno State marketing students break a World Record. They are attempting to build the World's Largest recyclable bulldog filled with crushed cans. The bulldog will be completed on May 9th in conjunction with the last Fresno State Baseball game of the season. Please support Fresno State by collecting crushed aluminum cans and sending them to all the local schools during the week of April 20-24th.

Go Green Fresno County Student Art Contest

2009-03-10T17:33:00.001-07:00

GO GREEN FRESNO COUNTY STUDENT ART CONTEST
ENTRY FORM
What does “Go Green” and/or superior environmental stewardship mean to you? Show us through your artwork by using any art medium you desire. You just might win one of three scholarships sponsored by local eco-friendly companies! Please Note: Select artwork will be put on display at select Fresno County library branches. (You will be notified if your work is chosen to be put on display.) Two dimensional work should be no larger than 12”x 18” and sculptures should be no larger than 12” high, 6” deep and 12” wide.
Student Name:
Age:
Grade:
School:
School District:
School Phone Number:
Parent’s Name:
Parent’s Phone Number:
Description of artwork submitted:
Please drop off or mail entries to the Fresno Arts Council by Monday, March 23rd. The Fresno Arts Council office is located downtown at 1245 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721. Questions? Contact Go Green Fresno County at gogreen@co.fresno.ca.us
Parental Authorization:
Yes, I understand that a panel of judges will select the winners of this contest. One elementary school student will win the $500 Valley Sanitary Supply Elementary School Go Green Scholarship; One middle school student will win the $1,000 Janitorial Inc. Middle School Go Green Scholarship; One high school student will win the $1,500 Akeena Solar High School Go Green Scholarship. I understand my child’s artwork will not be considered without a completed entry form. I understand that I may pick up my child’s artwork from the Fresno Arts Council office no sooner than May 5th and no later than May 30th. Go Green Fresno County and its sponsors do not assume any responsibility for materials lost or damaged. In addition, I hereby grant Go Green Fresno County and its sponsors the absolute right and permission to use, re-use and publish, re-publish artwork for any purpose in conjunction with my child’s name.
Signature: Date:

What is recycling?

2009-03-10T17:03:00.000-07:00

Kids Recycling

2009-03-08T22:14:00.001-07:00

Green 4 Kids

2008-11-04T08:54:00.001-08:00

Best Choice for School or Diaper Bag

2008-11-03T10:45:00.000-08:00

Great product we wanted to share with you. Clean Well
The wipes and sprays are perfect for lunch boxes, backpacks, and diaper bags.

Happy Birthday Jenny McCarthy

2008-11-01T10:54:00.000-07:00

Today is Jenny McCarthy's Birthday. Happy Birthday girl, and we thank you for all that you do!!!

Born November 1, 1972 (1972-11-01) (age 36)
Chicago, Illinois
Measurements Bust: 38 in (97 cm)
Waist: 24 in (61 cm)
Hips: 34 in (86 cm)
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight 120 lb (54 kg)

The Last and Final Debate

2008-10-15T21:09:00.000-07:00

Ok, I am just fired up! I can't believe this idiot John McCain compared Sarah Palin's son with Down Syndrome to Autism. He sited this in three different examples. Here is my response---Republicans have done absolutely nothing for the Autistic Community. The people who are helping the autistic community are people like you and I with their giving hearts. These damn Republicans don't even know what to do with Autistic children. Sorry, this is going to get loud, plug your ears. Fuck John McCain. Here is proof that the Republicans have done nothing, comparing Down Syndrome to Autism, what was he thinking? (oh, I forgot you need a brain to actually think intelligently) That is like saying apples taste the same as oranges. I know for a fact they have done absolutely because I live this life and I listen to all these mom's crying for help! Listen to me, we need a major change, we need Obama, we need to fix the economy, we need to fix our education system, we need to green our environment, and we don't need another republican in office.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

2008-10-01T10:22:00.000-07:00

Teach your kids to be GREEN today, they are never to young.

Reduce: Teach your kids, to turn lights off when not in use, turn off water while brushing teeth, turn T.V. off when nobody is watching it, keep the fridge doors closed, and you will be saving the earth and money.

Reuse: Toss catalogs, junk mail, and other "art supplies" from candy wrappers to bottle caps into a Craft Box. You will be amazed what kinds of art your children will come up with.

Recycle: Many recycling centers accept sippy cups and baby bottles. Check to see if one near you does at Earth 911.

Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey, and Evan in Halloween Costumes

2008-10-01T09:43:00.000-07:00

Jim Carrey, Evan, and Jenny McCarthy in costume for Halloween 2007. What will they be this year?

Celebrities Going Green

2008-09-30T09:48:00.000-07:00

Leonardo Dicaprio owns a solar powered home and a hybrid car. Jennifer Aniston is a stickler about conserving water: "I take a three-minute shower." She also brushes her teeth while taking a shower. Hayden Panetiere brings her own reusable totes to the grocery store, and Julia Roberts has confessed to returning bags for a nickel refund! NBC's The Biggest Loser switched to Brita this year, saving 32,000 bottles of water! Ryan Gosling drives an ecofriendly hybrid Toyota Prius. Evangeline Lilly takes out her recycling.

Jenny McCarthy at her Sister's Wedding

2008-09-29T09:39:00.000-07:00

Jenny McCarthy did her sister the honor of being her Maid of Honor.

Wordless Wednesday

2008-09-10T09:56:00.001-07:00

The Nature Conservancy

2008-08-13T12:48:00.000-07:00

Experts predict that within 100 years, natural lands and water resources will become scarce. Log onto Nature for more information on how you can save the earth we love!

Wordless Wednesday

2008-08-13T12:44:00.000-07:00

Do-It-Yourself Cleaners the Natural Way

2008-08-11T17:51:00.000-07:00

Here are some way to clean up naturally...

Make Soft Scrub = Add enough Simple Soap to 1/8 cup of baking soda to make a creamy mixture.

Appliance Cleaner = Dry baking soda shines up small appliances and even removes bread wrappers burned onto the toaster. Try rubbing a teaspoon onto your grubby blender of food processor with a clean flannel cloth.

Toilet Cleaner = Sprinkle toilet bowl with 1/4 cup of baking soda . Drizzle with 1/4 cup vinegar, then scour with a toilet brush.

Oven Cleaner = Sprinkle oven with 1/2 cup cup baking soda (more if needed) and spray with water. Let sit for several hours or overnight before scraping up stains and spills. Rinse thoroughly with water.

Hardwood Floor Cleaner = In a pail or bucket, mix 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar in one gallon warm water. Mop wood or linoleum floors, then rinse with water, making sure not to leave large pools to dry.

All these recipes and more can be found in a book called Green Clean, by Linda Mason Hunter and Mikki Halpin.

Your Guide to Natural and Organic Living

2008-08-11T17:42:00.000-07:00

Hey there, we wanted to pass on to you a website we discovered Naturally Savvy. Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer show you how to integrate natural and organic products into everyday living. Choosing preservative-free products is a great way to start living naturally. Check it out and let them know we sent you from Green4Kids.

Wordless Wednesday

2008-08-06T10:44:00.000-07:00

5 Tips to Be Green

2008-07-31T09:07:00.000-07:00

1) Create a nontoxic all-purpose cleaner from peppermint oil, distilled white vinegar and water.

2) Buy only organic versions of fruits known to have the highest pesticide levels: peaches, apples, nectarines, strawberries, cherries

3) Store food in glass. Leftovers that sit in plastic containers may sop up hidden chemicals.

4) Cut down on plastic toys. Try wood with natural oil finishes or plush toys made with untreated cotton instead.

5) Look for sheets made from linen, hemp or bamboo. For conventional bedding, wash before use to rinse away manufacturing residues.

Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey with the Switcheroo

2008-07-29T18:54:00.001-07:00

We thought you might get a kick out of this picture. Just walking down the beach in Los Angeles and Jim Carrey decides he looks best in Jenny McCarthy's suit. How funny!!

Recycle and Clean Up

2008-07-29T18:50:00.000-07:00

Toss, junk, throw away and recycle...doesn't this say it all!!

Recycle It

2008-07-29T18:45:00.001-07:00

It is so very important to recycle! This is just a list of what can be recycled and what can't. If you would like a copy of this to place somewhere in your house, let us know...we will email you this document, or print it out from here---whatever works for you. Leave us a comment here.

Simple shoes for a happy planet

2008-07-23T21:28:00.000-07:00

Here are some green shoes for you and your family. Their motto...They go with your jeans, your leggings, and your politics. Simple shoes for a happy planet! Log onto Simple.

Join we Today

2008-07-23T21:19:00.001-07:00

You can't solve the climate crisis alone. But if we all work together, we can. Join we today at We Can Solve It.

The Business of Being Born

2008-07-22T12:28:00.001-07:00

If you have not seen this movie, it is a must! The Business of Being Born, which was produced by Ricki Lake is eye opening. Leave your comments here if you have seen this movie or when you do see it, come back here and leave your comments.

Keep it Green...Green 4 Kids

Better Living

2008-07-22T12:24:00.000-07:00

A book you must read Green Baby. You can purchase this book at Green Baby. The statistics can get a bit overwhelming about how many chemicals we are putting in our bodies, and our children's bodies.

Keep it Green...Green 4 Kids

Plant Trees

2008-07-22T12:17:00.000-07:00

It is good to know that people of the wood and paper products industry are working on planting new trees each and everyday for our children. Something good is bound to happen when you plant 1.7 million trees every day! Plant It Forward.

Recycle Your Magazines

2008-07-21T08:25:00.000-07:00

Don't just toss those magazines in the garbage, make sure you recycle them, Save The Earth, Save a Tree!!

Project Globe

2008-07-21T08:08:00.001-07:00

Auction for Global Change...New York City September 2008. For more information log onto Project Globe.

2008-06-04T19:19:00.000-07:00

The rally happened today. I am so excited for the Autism Community. Let's see what is going to happen now. We wanted to be heard and Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. were all present today. Way to go Jenny!!

Green Our Vaccines Now!!

Planet Green

2008-06-01T08:16:00.000-07:00

We just discovered The First All Green TV Network, come check out this site at Planet Green. This Summer's Line up on the green network includes:

AlterEco
Supper Club with Tom Bergeron
Hollywood Green with Maria Menounos
Renovation Nation
Focus Earth with Bob Woodruff
Wa$ted
g.word
Emeril Green
Battleground Earth with Ludacris vs. Tommy Lee

recycle those batteries

2008-04-30T08:45:00.000-07:00

Today's alkaline batteries have 97 percent less mercury than they did in1984. Before you feel safe throwing them out, think about what contamination the remaining mercury can do when it leaks out of landfills. Find out where and how to recycle batteries(http://earth911.org/recycling/battery-recycling) in your area. This is so important. We all use batteries everyday with our children's toys, make sure you don't throw them in the garbage.

Living with Autism on Channel 30 ABC

2008-04-24T12:52:00.000-07:00

ABC-30, GOTTSCHALKS, CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, and the FRESNO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION announce the latest Children First special, “Living With Autism”, a half-hour program airing Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. on ABC-30.

I am so excited to see that Fresno is going to be airing this show this weekend. Please tune in and leave us a comment here if you would be willing to volunteer, march for the cause, and/or support the event we will be putting on in July. We will be marching to cure autism, bring awareness about toxins in vaccines and the environment, and how to teach Green4Kids. We are meeting next week to finalize the date, time, and location.

tips to help the environment

2008-04-24T09:36:00.000-07:00

Hey there, did you know Whole Foods will not longer ask you paper or plastic. Whole Foods is done with paper and plastic bags. I heard this news and I started thinking about all the bags we have in our house from trade shows to bags people give you (mostly canvas) and said here is an idea. Why don't I gather all these bags up and use these at the grocery store, Target and Costco? That is my tip for today. Look in your closets and gather all the bags you have and keep them in your car. Use them every time you go shopping!! Tell us how you are helping environment.

it's easy being green

2008-04-23T15:19:00.000-07:00

I try to bring to you the latest and greatest green products. Here is the product for today. Go mod with multihued pots made from sustainable bamboo fiber and natural pigments and starches. The vessels are good for up to 10 years, will readily decompose in landfills and are available in 6 shapes, 16 sizes and 8 colors. Enviro collection tilt pots, Ecosource Home & Garden, $10 each. http://www.ecosourceonline.com/.

Growing Up Green

2008-04-22T13:07:00.001-07:00

I hope everyone saw The View today. Deirdre Imus was on the author of, "Growing Up Green" and she mentioned that we are exposed to 85,000 chemicals everyday. She recommended that we all get a Green OBGYN and a Green Pediatrician. She said we need to take out the toxins and we need to take out the toxins in our vaccines. INTERESTING!!! Here is a link to her website http://www.dienviro.com/index.aspx

Earth Day

2008-04-22T12:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Earth Day everyone. What are you doing today to make our Earth better? More importantly, what are you doing to help kids all over make the Earth better??

hello california

2008-04-19T21:13:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone, if you want to be a part of our March/Carnival for "Green our Vaccines" leave us a comment. We will have an update this week on the date. The March will start at Mommy Matters in Fresno, California and end at a park with a carnival. We hope to see you there.

send in your kids pics

2008-04-18T21:58:00.001-07:00

hey everyone...just wanted to remind you to send in those pictures. We are putting the slide show together daily and need your pictures. Also, we added a lot more sites and links today, take a look, we hope this is informational for you.

green sites

2008-04-17T14:38:00.000-07:00

hey everyone, because this blog is new, if you have any green sites, products, or autism sites you would like listed here, leave a comment with the information and we will post it on our blog.

my story

2008-04-17T14:16:00.000-07:00

Here is my story. I am a mom of four children, Jarrod is nine years old-(my special boy), BreeAnna is 4, Jayden is 2, and Nadya is 10 months. Yes, I am very busy and I have a full time career of running a business but I have plenty of time to give to a cause such as this. When my son was about 13 months old he was given 5 vaccines at one time, and after that we started noticing changes with him. He started playing different, he did not play well with others, he sorted everything, no eye contact, and no speech. Did I forget to say horrible tantrums! He had be progressing just fine and then we new something was wrong with our little boy. I have to say we are very lucky. We had Jarrod placed in a very aggressive environment and at the age of three, he began to say WORDS! Not sentences, but words. We had not been able to understand or get through this time without all the support and help we received. To make a very long story short he is now nine, he is in third grade, (most people don't notice any differences with him), he is still in speech therapy, and for the first time on his ninth birthday, we were able to sing Happy Birthday to Him, without him yelling at us. I would say it just like Jenny McCarthy, "he is recovering." We still have those moments but we are all doing great, in fact you are welcome to meet Jarrod at his Blog at http://www.peoplemovers.blogspot.com/. I have a belief that we were put on this Earth for a reason and I would have never thought I would have had a child with these kinds of challenges but I did and I know it was for a reason. We are special people to have such special kids and together we can fight this and win.

new blog

2008-04-17T06:56:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone...

We created this blog for all of you. We need to get as many people to D.C. as possible on June 4th. I want to hear from you. We are forming a group in California to Rally at our State Capital. If you are from California leave us a comment with your information and keep checking back every day for details. If you are not from California, that is OK, we still want to hear from you. Tell us your stories, your thoughts, we can't wait to hear from you. I have a company, dekoposh, Inc. that is giving back to TACA and we want to help in anyway we can.