Pay Attention

I’m so stoked about Halloween that I’m tempted to just write about what the Little One and I are doing tomorrow, but instead, here are some great ways to take action for Halloween.

Global Warming is Scary
So ask the candidates to really make environmental protection a priority. If you are religious, you can ask that God’s children and God’s creation be protected with this letter from the National Council of Churches of Christ Eco-Justice Programs.

Save a Spooky Tree
Instead of sending a Halloween card (or even party invitations), why not go with an Ecard? There are some super adorable ones at Care2. Peta2 also has a cutie chick one.

Be a Ninja Turtle for Halloween
I did that several times, myself. (Bet you can’t guess which one!) Or if you don’t want to dress up, take action with Oceana and ask that sea turtles in the Bahamas be protected.

Clean Out the Cobwebs From Your Closet
And while you’re at it, give those clothes you don’t use anymore to an organization, such as the Vietnam Vets Association of America. They come and pick them up for free! Plus, it’s tax-deductible.

Trick-or-Treating for Coal?
Last night, Barack Obama gave me goosebumps with his impassioned program. But I’m not too keen on using coal for energy; are you? If not,  join me in asking that we don’t expand the use of coal in this country.

Join the Global Write-a-Thon
Amnesty International hosts a global write-a-thon each year, and each year it’s absolutely amazing. Register for the write-a-thon today and you could save a life.