That is the impression I get lately. When doing a search for penpals (which I am assuming is called that as a short way of saying penmanship pals, but who knows) if some of the sites were "valid" they charged you or were EMAIL PENPALS. Ok I get the desire to lower the use of paper and trees. I get it I do. But you know what they make recycled paper, and you can make your own. Not to get off topic...
Other sites were disguised as penpals sites but in reality was a dating or"hookup" site for adults. Especially the military ones. Are children NOT supposed to write anymore? Are they supposed to be so glued to the computer that don't know how to write a simple thank you note or a short letter befriending someone from around the world. Are they only supposed to be able to write ABC but not make REAL sentences with them?
Annoying search today that is for sure. I am in deep thought on creating my own penpal program. FOR FREE....FOR KIDS! Maybe for parents to connect with other parents especially those that may be ill. Let's be honest. Nothing will ever beat a nice heartfelt hand written card just for the heck of it.
♥love & light, Ladysilveroak
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August 24, 2010
June 16, 2010
Mini Compost - The Creation
After reading this post Cascadian Farms made on a DIY compost for kids. The spawn and I had to try it. So we saved some banana peels and lettuce. Saved the sunchips bag (it's biodegradable now) and used some shredded paper and left over hamster cage untreated pine chips. I couldn't find a container that was clear and I refuse to buy something just for this. (How does that teach recycle, reuse, reduce?!?) So I waited until the apple juice container was empty (the spawn loves the apples what can I say).
Once all that was saved and collected and all that jazz we began!
I didn't think he'd be that excited but boy was he. He made a chart to mark what was put in when so we can remember the different layers. Added a lil water, shook it up and voila time for sun!!!
Granted won't see much of anything for a week or two but it is ok. It is a beginning step in his understand of bettering the earth and the benefits of homemade compost. Once this is all done we'll add it to my bucket o' dirt (huge rubbermaid container I store soil in, keeps it moist and healthy and lovely!) In time I intend on getting a worm compost. I think this first step is a great thing for both of us. I hope you all try it with your kids, grand kids, friends kids, or random children you grab (I wouldn't suggest this the law seems to frown on this sort of thing).
Once all that was saved and collected and all that jazz we began!
I didn't think he'd be that excited but boy was he. He made a chart to mark what was put in when so we can remember the different layers. Added a lil water, shook it up and voila time for sun!!!
Granted won't see much of anything for a week or two but it is ok. It is a beginning step in his understand of bettering the earth and the benefits of homemade compost. Once this is all done we'll add it to my bucket o' dirt (huge rubbermaid container I store soil in, keeps it moist and healthy and lovely!) In time I intend on getting a worm compost. I think this first step is a great thing for both of us. I hope you all try it with your kids, grand kids, friends kids, or random children you grab (I wouldn't suggest this the law seems to frown on this sort of thing).
