It’s almost time for traditional “Spring Cleaning” but I want to get a head start. So here I am, challenging you to join me as I declutter and donate items during February! I’ve made a list of categories and things to focus on—there is one for...

Who has a sweater (or two) that they don’t use anymore, or don’t even fit anymore? Between my husband, children, and myself, I could easily find eight sweaters in our home that are just taking up space in our closets. If any of those sweaters are...

😵 Have you ever been worried about what to do to help the ocean, but you don’t live on the coast? 😵 It can feel hopeless. A person can feel helpless. I encourage you to shake off that climate anxiety and read this guide pictured below;...

Hi friends, readers, and followers! I’m making plans to share Bernie’s story with all of you this year! 💡📗 I would love to hold a reading of my book, Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island, just for you! 🎉 This could be at your school during library...

Who loves a good chalkboard sign? Who loves businesses driving sustainability efforts? Well, check out this signage from Island Joes! It was spotted this weekend down in Corpus Christi, TX by one of our followers and readers, Abby. People can use a pick-me-up after picking up trash,...

The benefits of reading a book are seemingly infinite. Here are some of our favorite benefits that we have seen firsthand in our family. 📗 An improved imagination! 📗 Many children have a vivid imagination, and reading stories helps to develop that part of the brain. We...

 For our 100th post, I did something extra special. Follow us on Instagram to enjoy a 100-photo reel tribute to the puggle that started this whole environmental journey: Bernie! 🐶🌎💞 Bernie, we all love you so much. We particularly love how you are an inspiration for...

Hello friends, followers, and readers! What are you doing with your pumpkin this year? Surely, you’re making a jack-o-lantern…but what else? There is more to do with your pumpkin than carving it then throwing it in the trash. I’m here to ask you to consider doing almost...

As the weather cools (and the mosquitos go away), I love to turn off the A/C, open the windows and sit with my kids to craft. You guessed it, I also love to reuse things that I have around the home already. Here are some...

There are endless ways to help the environment, and I invite you to explore four ways listed in my book, Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island. Purchase goods you really need. Whether it’s clothes, toys, or everything in between, slow down and think if you really need...