Happy Earth Day 2013!

The Dalai Lama said it best "As people alive today, we must consider future generations: a clean environment is a human right like any other. It is therefore part of our responsibility towards others to ensure that the world we pass on is as healthy, if not healthier, than we found it."

Let's take care of our mother earth in the same way she takes care of us!

Here are 5 fun activities to Celebrate Earth Day!

• Plant a Tree: This is not only a fun activity with the whole family, but planting trees help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Trees provide a habitat for different bird species and even other plants. They provide with plenty of shade that in turn keep your house cool without the need for air conditioning.
• Pick up trash from your local park or beach: Wear gloves and encourage others to join you. Parks and beaches provide with beautiful outdoor areas for everyone in the community to enjoy. 
• Take a nature walk with the family: Get the children on their bikes, the dog on a leash and head for the local mountains beach or foothills. Most of us don't do this enough! It gets you out of the house and away from the routine. It increases your blood circulation and lowers stress levels. 
• Cook an organic meal: Go to your local farmers market and pick up organic locally grown vegetables. We all talk about eating better, but it is easier said than done! Invite others to join you! Make lemonade from local grow lemons, add berries for color!, grill veggies, and throw a green salad together! You will be surprised of how fun this could be!
• Watch a Green Film for Earth Day: Here is a list of some of the most popular films to watch on Earth Day. "An Inconvenient Truth", "Earth Days", "The Cove", "Who Killed the electric car", "Crude: The real price of oil"