Okay, so many of you have heard me rave over the new Recycle Bank program. Basically you put your recyclables out every two weeks and they are weighed in their container. This weight translates into points that are easily redeemed online for all kinds of benefits. So far I have gotten discounts at Origins, Stir Fry Cafe, Scholastic.com, and Boden- just to name a few.
Last night, I was reading through a blog to try and find inspiration for activities to do with Madeline. I found several books (Slow and Steady, get me ready, and Mommy, teach me! are a few) that I thought sounded like it would be worth a shot. Our library didn't have them, so after shopping for them on Amazon, I was reminded of a company who had rewards with Recycle Bank. I logged on and found a "sale" on the reward offer at half price, and got $10 off of my order. Better World Books was started by some Notre Dame students irritated at the high cost of textbooks and exploded into a company that saves millions of books from landfills and promotes literacy causes all over the world. My shipping was free and they even offered a .12cent carbon offset for the shipping if I'd like it. Pretty fabulous. They sell all kinds of hard to find books and many of them are available for as little as $3.
On a side note, do any of you moms out there have a good suggestion for activites for toddlers? Or resources? All suggestions are welcome! Currently, I am reading "The Creative Family" by Amanda Blake Soule. Her philosophy is wonderful and inspiring, but with all the house stuff going on right now, I need something a little more concrete.
