Green Teen A Call to Action
Polar Plunge
by Molly Mosher-Belew on 01/15/12
Call me crazy, but I'm all about a celebration. I've committed to be a part of the official party of winter. I'm taking the Polar Plunge!
Join the celebration with me as I jump in the lake - what's a party without friends?
If you'd rather hibernate, you can make a donation to my page. Either way, you'll be supporting the best reasons for freezin' - Special Olympics athletes. Through year-round sports, Special Olympics fosters acceptance and inclusion in our community. The money I raise supports local athletes.
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure.
Green Teen Corner
by Molly Mosher-Belew on 01/02/12
Looking for something fun to do when you are at the mall? Come into Play Your Art Out SLTRC Studios with your friends and make something exciting gout of Reusable Resources! There are many things that you can make here that you will love. You can decorate your locker with a piece of art that you made yourself! Make a box for a friend or to keep your things in! You can even make a hat! It is only $5.00 per project, so you will not have to worry about spending all of your money. The best part about it is while you are having fun, you are also helping the environment by keeping things out of landfills. If you love art or just love to play then experience Play Your Art Out and have a great time. We are open Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday 10:00 until 1:00PM and the Last Friday of the month 4:00 until 9:00 PM. Or you can schedule your own private fun nite with 10 or more Friends for two hours at 15.00each person. All of our discounts apply to all events or openings. Call Sue 636 227-7095 for more information.
Energy Saver Window Cleaner
by Molly Mosher-Belew on 05/30/10
I found this article as once again I was re researching window cleaners. Cheers to Annie she is one hundred percent correct! I too was disappointed in my green solution to cleaner windows but determined to give it another try this article and solution worked great!!!
Yes energy saver... less time chasing streaks and I did get my husband amazed and he took over after the first window. Thanks again!
By Annie B. Bond
If you have tried to clean your windows with plain vinegar and gotten streaks, there is a simple reason and an easy remedy.
Oddly enough, it was the task of cleaning windows that turned a huge number of well-intentioned, environmentally friendly consumers away fromnon-toxic cleaning using the simple ingredients that can be found in most kitchen cupboards. Around Earth Day 1990, every newspaper in the country (or so it seemed), offered tips for cleaning in ways that didn’t harm the planet, and the recommendation for windows was almost always to clean them with nothing but vinegar and water. People by the thousands tried this, and many swore off cleaning with homemade products for good because the formula left streaks on their windows. (I wish I had $1 for every time someone has said to me, “Well, I tried non-toxic cleaning and it didn’t work. I used vinegar to clean my windows …”)
The problem was that the commercial window cleaner used before the switch to vinegar left a very fine wax residue. The vinegar alone wasn’t enough to remove it, and the result was streaky windows. If instead, everyone had added a dab of liquid dish soap to the vinegar and water, the wax would easily have been removed and the windows would have been cleaned perfectly! My favorite recipe is to combine 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar, and up to 1/2 teaspoon of liquid soap or detergent in a spray bottle. That’s all there is to it. (Make sure to label the bottle and keep it out of the reach of children.)
April 2010
by Molly Mosher-Belew on 04/08/10
What's new at the Center? We are enjoying our New and Improved Art Studios. That's correct Studios. One in Crestwood Court's "ArtSpace" and one in Chesterfield Mall's "Artropolis".
We have hosted birthday parties, field trips, staff meetings and most recently Girl Scout troops. Our Open Studios have really been a hit with both children and adults alike. Hope to see you first Saturday Chesterfield location and last Saturday Crestwood location. Both run from 10-4PM.
Call anytime to schedule your next event or meeting. Both Art Studios are now accepting reservations. Monday through Saturday 9:00AM until 7:00PM
Channel 4 and Channel 5 have visited and are helping to spread the word and we will be featured on Young St. Louis's website. Thanks to our local media!!
Look for our Traveling Recycle Center "Van GO" at this year's "Earthday St. Louis" April 25th, outside the Muny in Forest Park.
