As Spring is “springing” up across the country, here’s a reminder straight from my book @BerniesEscapefromOngIsland. Think of it as a preview before you run over to my website to purchase it. ?? Litter is no laughing matter. Check out my previous posts that dig into...
Try Skipping the Straw today! Thanks to a group of teenage activists called the Coral Keepers, we celebrate the effort at least once a year. Though, I know that many people celebrate it every day! Many inventive people have created options for us to consider using...
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...
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,...
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...
Happy National Book Lover’s Day, especially to all of the environmentally-conscious bibliophiles. Here’s your chance to celebrate this little holiday by ordering the book that inspired this blog: Bernie’s Escape from Ong Island. If you’re one of the people who has already ordered, thank you! Thank you...
How many unread emails do you have in your inbox? How many read emails do you have in your inbox? How many active email addresses do you have? The answers to these questions add up to a huge carbon footprint. Experts estimate that 1.7 million gigabytes (GB) of storage space would...
You can now buy "Bernie's Escape from Ong Island" at Eco Evolution! Eco Evolution.com Jessica Harris met with Brad Kerner @the.eco.dude at the Wilton Farmer's Market in Wilton, CT. Jess got to spend some time learning about his products and shopping at his stand and got...
Craft time! Get creative & make your own bookmark out of paper and whatever materials you'd like to decorate with. We made an ice cream for summer vibes, but what else can you think of to decorate your bookmark as? [video width="1080" height="1920" mp4="https://jessicaharrisbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Bookmarks.mp4"][/video]...