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Tuesday Top Five: Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Charleston

April 21, 2009

Tomorrow, April 22, marks Earth Day 2009! 

In the words of author E. B. White, "Every morning I awake torn between a desire to save the world and an inclination to savor it." What a great reminder to teach our children to care for the earth and enjoy all it has to offer.  Here are five ways to do a little of both!

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Tuesday Top Five: Ways to Save Money and Save the Earth

April 14, 2009

Earth Day happens later this month, and it's a great annual reminder of our obligation to take care of the environment in which we live and raise our families! Since "green" has become a buzzword, though, I've been a little frustrated at the way being eco-conscious is sometimes linked to consuming more (or more expensive) things.  It's important to consider that the easiest way to decrease your family's impact on the environment is to consume less.  And in these tough economic times, that doesn't just make you green -- it also makes you frugal and, well, SMART.

Here are five ways to take care of the earth while also taking care of your pocketbook!

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More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in charleston

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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