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CONTEST DAY 27: Elmer’s 40 Days of Earth-Friendly Living

May 18, 2010 By Kelli 1 Comment

Don’t Just Recycle – eCycle!

How did you do yesterday? Did you remember to link up yesterday’s contest submission?

Elmer’s is making it easier to be eco-friendly on Earth Day – and beyond. To coincide with the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day, Elmer’s is inviting parents to get involved in the Elmer’s Glue Crew through the “40 Days of Earth-Friendly Living.” The campaign kicks-off on Earth Day (today) and offers a 40-day calendar of eco-friendly tips and ideas for parents and children to do together.

MAY 18th – Day #27

Recycle electronics such as computers and DVD players. “eCycling” reduce pollution from hazardous elements inside electronics and recycles natural resources such as copper and gold.

Mom Says: As of now, we don’t have an ecycling center. Plus, I worked in a Landfill Office for quite some time and they were working on offering eCycling, but the only way to do it would be to charge people for each electric item they brought it. I don’t want to have to pay someone to get rid of my trash! Anyone have a better solution?

Be sure to link your post, etc up below!

I will be posting each daily activity as well as a Mck Linky. You should write a blog post, facebook post, Whrrl photo book, YouTube video, Twitter, etc of what you are doing and include it in the linky. At the end of the 40 days, I will randomly choose one person (via Random.org) to win this awesome backpack of Elmer’s goodies

How is that for going green, involving your family, and possibly winning a little something. Plus, you get to leave your links somewhere. Just can’t beat this contest, can you?

Be sure your link is a direct link to the post, tweet, facebook post, etc o each day’s challenge! You may come back each day to add your new daily link.

*LINKY WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL JUNE 1st at MIDNIGHT* THE LINKY’S ON EACH DAILY POST WILL BE THE EXACT SAME ONE*

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CONTEST DAY 26: Elmer’s 40 Days of Earth-Friendly Living

May 17, 2010 By Kelli 2 Comments

Unplug It!

How did you do yesterday? Did you remember to link up yesterday’s contest submission? This is getting fun, huh?

MAY 17th – Day #26

Unplug non-critical electrical items (such as hair dryers and power chargers) when they are not in use. It is a simple way to reduce energy consumption and energy bills.

Mom Says: Yep, everything that isn’t being used should be unplugged! We are typically pretty good about this.

Be sure to link your post, etc up below!

How is that for going green, involving your family, and possibly winning a little something. Plus, you get to leave your links somewhere. Just can’t beat this contest, can you?

Be sure your link is a direct link to the post, tweet, facebook post, etc o each day’s challenge! You may come back each day to add your new daily link.

*LINKY WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL JUNE 1st at MIDNIGHT* THE LINKY’S ON EACH DAILY POST WILL BE THE EXACT SAME ONE*

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CONTEST DAY 25: Elmer’s 40 Days of Earth-Friendly Living

May 16, 2010 By Kelli 1 Comment

Love a Tree Day

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MAY 16th – Day #25

Show your love for trees by planting one.

Mom Says: Oh, we are so horrible! We have it on out to do list to cut down some of the trees in out backyard. We have soooo many oak trees, that we have zero grass. I want a couple of them gone and may others cut back quite a bit. But, once I have some sun in my backyard, I am going to plant some bushes.

Be sure to link your post, etc up below!

How is that for going green, involving your family, and possibly winning a little something. Plus, you get to leave your links somewhere. Just can’t beat this contest, can you?

Be sure your link is a direct link to the post, tweet, facebook post, etc o each day’s challenge! You may come back each day to add your new daily link.

*LINKY WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL JUNE 1st at MIDNIGHT* THE LINKY’S ON EACH DAILY POST WILL BE THE EXACT SAME ONE*

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CONTEST DAY 24: Elmer’s 40 Days of Earth-Friendly Living

May 15, 2010 By Kelli Leave a Comment

Reduce Junk Mail

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MAY 15th – Day #24

Save paper and reduce waste by asking to be taken off junk mail lists. Remove mailing labels and return to sender with a message to “Please take us off your list.”

Mom Says: Plus, most magazines and newspapers can be read online. Do you really need them each day?

Be sure to link your post, etc up below!

How is that for going green, involving your family, and possibly winning a little something. Plus, you get to leave your links somewhere. Just can’t beat this contest, can you?

Be sure your link is a direct link to the post, tweet, facebook post, etc o each day’s challenge! You may come back each day to add your new daily link.

*LINKY WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL JUNE 1st at MIDNIGHT* THE LINKY’S ON EACH DAILY POST WILL BE THE EXACT SAME ONE*

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CONTEST DAY 23: Elmer’s 40 Days of Earth-Friendly Living

May 14, 2010 By Kelli Leave a Comment

Switch to Energy-Efficient

How did you do yesterday? Did you remember to link up yesterday’s contest submission?

MAY 14th – Day #23

Replace light bulbs with energy efficient bulbs to conserve energy and save money on monthly energy bills!

Mom Says: All of our bulbs are energy efficient bulbs! In fact, it is hard to find any that aren’t these days. :-)

Be sure to link your post, etc up below!

How is that for going green, involving your family, and possibly winning a little something. Plus, you get to leave your links somewhere. :-) Just can’t beat this contest, can you?

Be sure your link is a direct link to the post, tweet, facebook post, etc o each day’s challenge! You may come back each day to add your new daily link.

*LINKY WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL JUNE 1st at MIDNIGHT* THE LINKY’S ON EACH DAILY POST WILL BE THE EXACT SAME ONE*