Monday, May 20 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:53:06 GMT
Community members and fellow classmates of Natalie Hightower are gathering tonight for a candlelight vigil in her honor. The 12-year-old Vancleave Middle School student underwent surgery this past MondayMore >>
They came, looking like a sea of orange--Natalie's favorite color, more than 200 strong.More >>
Authorities have resumed the search for two young brothers who were passengers in an all-terrain vehicle that overturned in a Mississippi creek.More >>
Authorities have resumed the search for two young brothers who were passengers in an all-terrain vehicle that overturned in a Mississippi creek.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:54:08 GMT
More and more ignition interlock devices are being used for D.U.I offenders. Its a device that keeps a car from starting, if a driver has had too much alcohol. Mississippi is joining the list of statesMore >>
More and more ignition interlock devices are being used for DUI offenders. Its a device that keeps a car from starting, if a driver has had too much alcohol.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-05-19 21:35:57 GMT
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered, although few other details are known. The bodyMore >>
Clinton Police Department's Interim Chief Mike Warren said upon further investigation, it appears an disagreement over a woman may have led to the death of a Jackson man.
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:47:27 GMT
Across the state Sunday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol honored fellow officers who died in the line of duty. In Petal, a special graveside services was held for native Danny Nash. Nash was shot and killedMore >>
Across the state Sunday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol honored fellow officers who died in the line of duty.More >>
My daughter, Mira, whines each time I ask her to take a shower instead of a bath. She loves to lounge in a full tub, adding in more hot water as necessary. So, to convince my 6-year-old of the virtues of a water-saving shower, I appealed to her inner earth-lover.
A bath uses at least 70 gallons of water according to the Environmental Protection Agency. "Seventy!?" she gasped. A quick shower can easily use just half of that or less. Armed with this information, we've now moved past our bath-time battles, and I eagerly await the savings on my water bill as well as my gas bill.
Limiting water usage is just one way families work together to be earth friendly and wallet savvy. Here are some other ways I've encouraged my family to save resources.
Don't Buy -- Borrow A voracious reader, Mira can tear through the latest Junie B. Jones in a single afternoon. So why buy the book -- which will end up at the back of the bookshelf, or worse, in the garbage can -- when I can borrow it? Set up book swaps between your child's friends and schedule regular library trips. And remember to set your online calendar to remind you when books are due to avoid late fees.
Buy Used Toys Video games are pricey! My kids' Leapster cartridges go for $20 a pop. Instead, I buy used games at a fraction of the price. I recently purchased five used Leapster games for $29 from eBay. Score one for Mom!
Make Your Own Gifts Luckily for me, my crafty daughter keeps me out of the greeting card aisle. All Mira needs is some construction paper, glitter glue and markers, and she creates something more precious than I could ever find in a store. And cards are just the start. We've discovered that food coloring makes homemade, oh-so-easy meringue cookies a festive gift for any holiday. Think pink for Valentine's Day or yellow for Easter. And at Christmas time, we make our own ornaments to give out to friends we visit.
The next time your child asks you for something, encourage him or her to think of ways they can get what they want without spending money. Odds are the answer will also inspire you to live a little greener!
Cynthia Ramnaraceis a freelance writer in Queens, N.Y. She is a regular contributor to iVillage.com and AARP Bulletin. Her work also appears frequently in American Baby and Kiwi magazines.
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