Celebrating Earth Day in Stamford, Connecticut
April 29, 2009 by Mara Hernandez-Capili
Filed under Destinations
Earth Day was celebrated yesterday, April 22. It was an event that commemorated the fight and advocacy for the preservation of our dear planet. Thanks to Earth Day committees and organizers, now the whole world is much aware on the effects that improper care for our planet can bring. Since it is Earth Day, we as habitants of our planet are expected to gain knowledge on the proper care of our surroundings.
Earth Hour is a part of the Earth Day campaign. It is a widely publicized event in the whole world since it requires all the country in the world to turn off their lights for one whole hour. The Earth Hour is done to save on the country and the world’s energy and electricity resources. It was first experimented in Sydney, Australia were it turned out to be a huge success. Earth Hour was a successful endeavor with several countries participating for it this year.
Green jobs are becoming more and more visible from this year onwards. Green jobs are jobs from companies that promote environmental safety and awareness among its habitants. An example of a green job is a man working for a solar company. We all know that a solar company makes solar panels. Solar panels are used for power, meaning that you could be saved from electricity costs. Green jobs are foreseen to reach new heights in the coming years.
Green artists’ response for Earth Day is by creating Recycled Art or Junk Art. How is this done? Artists make use of everyday materials or second hand materials in lieu of the art materials they were very accustomed to. An example of a green artist and his recycled art is Harvey Whitcomb and his mosaic looking crushed CD’s on frame. Judging from Whitcomb’s website, this green artist sure made excellent use of an everyday material to transform to a marvelous work of art.
In Stamford, Connecticut there will be an Earth day celebration where everyone is encouraged to attend. Be one step knowledgeable about how to care for our planet by joining the Earth Day activities at Stamford.
Colorado Craftsmanship
March 18, 2009 by Mercie Hallow
Filed under Destinations
The art of crafts making is a simple hobby that can be transformed into a money making opportunity. Crafters are people who bravely turned their hobby a little step further: by selling them. There are many crafts available nowadays that are fun, easy and quick to make. Craft making is a womans hobby though there are males who are also getting the hang of it. Crafts making is a sure way to boost ones creativity and style.
Jewelry making is an example of crafts making. A beginner can easily make her own jewelry bracelet by following these simple techniques. The first step in making a jewelry bracelet is to prepare the materials to be used. The materials are: beads, nylon string, a pair of scissors, needle and jewelry clasps. Place the beads into the string while occasionally checking out the length by wrapping it around your wrist. Stitch the jewelry clasps at both ends to close. The simple beaded bracelet is done!
Homemade candles is also very easy to make and very saleable. Ingredients for a homemade candle are: paraffin wax, candle mold, dye wax, wax scents, metal saucepan, spoon and thermometer. Melt the wax into the saucepan and add the dye and wax scent of choice. Remove from heat and transfer to mold. Allow to cool, remove from mold and lay on wax paper to air out.
Homemade soap making is a very refreshing alternative in dealing with soaps. The ingredients for homemade lavender soap are: a bar of color free or no fragrance soap, a double broiler, soap mold, almond oil, lavender oil and almond oil (for moisturizer). Mix all the ingredients together and remove from heat. Transfer to mold, let it cool and place in wax paper to air dry.
Scrap booking is a fun, easy and creative way to dress up your photo albums. Scrap booking can effectively organize your photo albums: from your baby pictures to favorite family vacations. Scrap booking is considered as a womans hobby although some males are into scrap booking as well. Scrap booking as an art is a very fun way to look at photo memories with art.







