5 Ways to Celebrate a Green Mother's Day

1. Picnic (instead of movies). Instead of wasting gas, electricity, and money (movies are expensive these days!) to see a film, organize a picnic for you and your family. If you have a garden, even better. Use those fruits and vegetables to spend some quality time with your loved one enjoying a healthy feast together.

2. Homemade Lemonade (instead of soft drinks). There are no nutritional benefits of soft drinks or any type of soda, so try and avoid drinking them as much as possible. Make an activity out of brewing up some refreshing, delicious homemade lemonade. Having a lemonade sale with your kids on your front lawn is a fun idea as well.

3. Gardening (instead of shopping). Shopping can wait until later. Spend some time getting back in touch with nature and start a garden -- or if you already have one, work on it. It's healthy for your mind and body, and provides delicious snacks to munch on. Have your kids help you, and make sure they're dressed to impress in PO clothes!


4. Walk (instead of drive). Need to get somewhere? Let's get back to basics. Walking is peaceful and therapeutic, as well as a great Mother's Day quality activity. Round up the gang and go for a long stroll or fast paced walk around the neighborhood. If you need to do errands on the way, nobody's stopping you!

5. Barbecue (instead of going out to eat). Restaurants use tons of energy and waste lots of food. Cooking your own food is healthier and a fun way to organize a team activity. Teach your kids early on about healthy eating and cooking.