Today Is Mother Ocean Day and Here's How You Can Help Her

Look into volunteering to clean up your local beach. With pollution in our water and in the sand, help make these local hot spots safer for people and the environment! If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, check out All One Ocean to see when you can help http://www.alloneocean.org/community-meeting-beach-clean-up/

Every Tree You Plant Is Good for the Planet (and us people!)

In 1872, J. Sterling Morton came up with the idea that every year a special day should be put aside for tree planting. Thus he founded Arbor Day and that year over a million trees were planted in Nebraska. Probably now, more than ever, we need to honor Arbor Day, which is usually celebrated on the last Friday in April (some states choose different dates depending on their weather for best tree planting times).

Trees hugely improve the quality of our lives. They provide shelter and food for our wildlife, clean the air, absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, they mask noise, prevent soil erosion, provide paper and wood for fuel and buildings, all this plus the joy and wonder of such a majestic and wonderful plant. Just imagine walking into a park or driving along the highway and there are no trees!

Celebrate Arbor Day by logging onto www.arborday.org and finding out what you can do in your area. Save a tree by recycling paper. Plant a suitable tree in your garden or neighborhood and dedicate it to someone special.

Giving To Those Who Are Willing to Give Their Lives

For Services Rendered

Send a letter to someone in the local law enforcement, coast guard or international military giving thanks for their hard work and dedication to our country. It’s simple and will be greatly appreciated. Go to www.LetsSayThanks.com

Stories Are Not Just For Bedtime

Read a child a story. Introducing children to the world of books while their young will help boost their imagination and intelligence (and will also strengthen your bond). Whether you are babysitting, reading to your own child, or volunteering at a library or hospital, this deed goes a long way.

Unplug (and Recharge!)

Forego using technological devices today. Texting your friend, watching your favorite show, checking your email—all can wait until tomorrow! Turn off your devices and turn on your senses! Read a book, cook a meal, and enjoy the outdoors by taking a walk or tending to your garden. Technology distracts us from the real world, occupying our attention with game applications, chat rooms, social media website, commercials, and so on. Want to know what’s going on in the news? Read a newspaper. Be aware of the here and now by finding activities that don’t require electricity or a battery. Make your own entertainment!

True Love Does Not Require a Diamond

Precious gems and metals leave a horrific trail of pollution and human rights abuses. Not much more needs to be said about this one without getting into some seriously depressing territory, but we cannot discuss jewelry without acknowledging that many people pay a steep price in order to mine, produce, and export precious metals and all those shiny little rocks we coyly call “a girl’s best friend.”  There are so many ways to show your love and no suffering should be involved. Ever.

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