We are definitely not a green as I’d like to be. Although we do a good job on some fronts, there are still so many ways we can be more conscious on a day to day basis. Now that Liv is getting older, I am excited to learn more about going green through her eyes. I normally like to get cool green tips from my favorite bloggers but in Liv’s world, books and outings are a great way for us to learn and discuss.

The following eco books are a great addition to the family library. All three of these books are sure to spark discussion about what kids of all ages – and their families – can do to help the environment.

Earth in the Hot Seat:  Bulletins from a Warming World by Marfe Ferguson Delano (National Geographic Children’s Books, March 2009, $16.95, ages 10+)

Laid out with a magazine-like format, this visually beautiful book clearly explains the dangers and challenges of global warming.  Unlike many “doomsday” books regarding global warming, Earth in the Hot Seat is an uplifting and positive book that explores both global and local approaches to climate change, with personal accounts and real-life stories.  The book also includes a quiz and tips on how to calculate and reduce your personal carbon footprint.

Michael Recycle by Ellie Bethel, illustrated by Alexandra Colombo (Worthwhile Books, March 2009, $15.99, ages 4+)

Michael Recycle tells the adventures of a young superhero whose power allows him to teach people about recycling. This is a very easy to read, fun adventure that is not at all preachy or full of facts and figures. The illustrations and rhyming will keep your kids interested while learning what we can all do to keep the town clean and beautiful. After cleaning up a town, the people declare: “To Michael Recycle! The green-caped crusader, our super-green hero, the planet’s new savior!” This book is a perfect pick for the Pre-K through Elementary school crowd.  Helpful tips and resources about recycling can be found in the back of the book.

True Green Kids:  100 Things You Can Do to Save the Planet by Kim McKay (National Geographic Children’s Books, September 2008, $17.95, ages 10-14)

True Green Kids is an innovative collection of fun and practical ways to help kids become agents for environmental change in their world.  The fresh ideas for environmental stewardship can be applied everywhere from the living room to the local park – and encourages the involvement of parents, teachers, friends and neighbors. I love the way it is laid out, colorful and like a design book of ideas!

WIN IT: One lucky reader will win all three books – compliments of yours truly!

There are 3 ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment on this post, answering this question: What is your child’s favorite book right now?

2. To get a second entry. Subscribe to the HealthyGreenMoms feed and then email me the “code” at the bottom of any article either in your feed reader or HGM email feed.

Email the code to healthygreenmoms (at) gmail (dot) com. Put the entire “code” directly in the subject line. (The subject line is all I need!)

(There is only one secret code and email required for all the “babymoon giveaways.” If you emailed me on this or the previous giveaway  – you automatically have a second entry for the rest of the “babymoon giveaways” There’s no need to email me again)

3. To get a third entry. Blog, tell your Facebook friends or tweet about this giveaway and leave me another comment telling me what you did!

Winner selected randomly. This contest ends next Monday, May 11th at midnight. Good luck!

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Giveaway: 3 Eco Books For the Whole Family

I’m stealing a few minutes away from this amazing Babymoon to update you on the next few weeks here at HGM.

First, you’ll soon be reading some articles that I prepared in advance to coincide with our Babymoon. It’s springtime and commonly regarded as the optimal time to rejuvenate your health so I hope you enjoy what I have planned.

I also have some fantastic giveaways that I saved up to celebrate Evan’s arrival. They are, of coarse, all baby themed and there’s some pretty sweet stuff to win, if I do say so myself!

Lastly, I just wanted to thank all of you for your word of encouragement and support as I navigated through the roller coaster ride of emotions and scenarios of the last few weeks. There was so much going on inside of me, from frustration, fear and hesitation to sheer will, empowerment and elation. I appreciate you taking this journey with me and offering your wisdom from the time we found out about Evan’s kidney, to firing my doctor and embarking on the quest to have a pain free and unassisted birth.

I couldn’t be happier right now and having your support meant the world to me.

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Help Me Celebrate During Our Babymoon!

Welcome back to the second edition of “In A Pinch” Thursdays where we hope to inspire some healthy creativity in  the kitchen. Over time, I hope to include some videos of my family favorites featuring yours truly as well as some other videos I have in the works, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this video on a creative way to prepare Salmon. (if possible: Wild Alaska Salmon) Please share your comments and suggestions – I’d love to hear from you!

Nori Wrapped Salmon: Grab this delicious recipe now!

Video courtesy of Cookus Interruptus – Cooking Despite Life’s Interruptions.

Thank you for all of your great comments and entries for the “Feeding the Whole Family” Cookbook Giveaway! Random.org was used to select a random winner.

The winner of a new copy of Feeding the Whole Family is…commenter #29: Sito “In addition to health benefits, it’s cheaper. Five lbs of apples are cheaper than 5 lbs of chocolate. Fresh carrots are cheaper than potato chips. And, with both healthy choices, you feel fuller.”

I have contacted you by email. Please reply within 5 days with your mailing address or a new random winner will be selected.

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In A Pinch: Nori Wrapped Salmon & The Cookbook Giveaway Winner!