We Voted For Earth

It was our second night to witness the Earth Hour but it's the first time that we actually took the time to participate in the activity. Last year, I remember that I was doing my groceries in SM Supermarket when they minimized the lights in the grocery and declared that it was the Earth Hour.

This year, I made it a point to involve ourselves in switching our lights off for an hour. AT exactly 8:30 last night, we shut our lights off but left the television and the electric fan in the living room on. I lit a candle and placed it on top of the dining room table. Then, we just gathered in the living room and watched the live telecast of the Earth Hour celebration at the SM Mall of Asia. We joined the rest of the Filipinos (and the world) in celebrating the Earth Hour.

Our neighborhood was not one with us, though. Looking outside, I saw the other houses with all of their lights still on. Were they not informed? Probably, they have their own reasons. I just hoped that somehow they sacrificed switching on a light bulb or two.

This year, I got my family actively involved in this event. Next year, I pledge to encourage my neighborhood in participating in this noble cause.

How about you? How was the Earth Hour spent in your neighborhood? Feel free to see how the others celebrated Earth Hour here:

• Earth Hour 2009 At Home
• Earth Hour in Our Home
• Earth Hour Philippines 2009
• Fun Earth Hour 2009
  

Making A Difference With A Flick Of The Switch

It's just a simple question of who you will be voting for. Are you for Mother Earth or for Global Warming. I hope you vote the former.

On March 28, 2009 at exactly 8:30 to 9:30 in the evening, a global election will happen. To vote for Mother Earth, you just have to switch off the lights for an hour from 8:30-9:30 p.m. anywhere you are in the world. Leaving your lights on means that you are for global warming. We are targeting 1 billion votes in favor of Mother Earth. The results will be presented to the world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. The said conference will determine official government policies against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol.

Ralph is already excited for Earth Hour to happen next Saturday. Engaging him in this activity will not only teach him about environmental awareness but also how to make a stand in global issues. We will be documenting what we are going to do during the Earth Hour for everyone to see. I hope you and your family can also take time to be part of this event. You can start now by signing up and being counted.

Mommy Sale Alert! : National Bookstore's Super Summer Sale

The best summer activity for kids is still summer reading. What a better way to start summer reading with new books! Now's the time to grab some new hardbounds and paperbacks by heading straight to National Bookstore's Super Summer Sale. You can also do your school year shopping this early as they are putting school and office supplies on sale too. Prices are slashed up to 70% off. Sale period is from March 14 to April 5, 2009.