TQ: Mommy, can I get this? *holds up a short-sleeved hoodie emblazoned with music notes*

Me: *feeling fabric* It’s kind of hot. Why are they’re selling stuff like this now ?

TQ: Because it’s awesomely awesome

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Around the webernets: (Stuff you should read because I said you should, which probably isn’t that compelling a reason but humor me and pretend it is. Thank you. That is all.)

When Change Is Not Enough - Have Americans finally had enough? Sociologists note that conditions in America are ripe for a revolution. I, for one, can’t wait.

Little Girls Gone Wild - Fascinating interview with the author of The Lolita Effect. If you have a daughter, you should read this.

How Did Our Kids Get So Caught Up in Consumerism? Consumerism has become the dominant faith of every continent of the planet today. How does this really affect your children?

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I’m just going to assume you’re not one of these nuts and that you actually DO care about the environment. That said, if you look in my sidebar you’ll see a button for 350.org. If you would be so kind as to go here and get the code and put one in YOUR sidebar, you’d be doing something really good.

See, when you post the 350 Challenge badge on your site, Brighter Planet will offset 350 pounds of carbon in your name! 350 pounds! That’s like flicking off 100 lightbulbs for a day. Or going two full weeks without your car. Pretty fabutastical, huh?

Help 350.org go viral and get your badge up today!

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Okay, last thing and then I’m DONE telling you what to do, what to read etc.

We have a new forum over at Green Mom Finds. We haven’t had our official launch yet because, well, we feel like it should have some actual content before we make some big announcement..

But — because I do have the world’s bestest readers (and certainly the most attractive and intelligent), I’d like to invite you, informally and unofficially to come visit. While your there, consider registering, (it’s SUPER DUPER EASY, Takes like 4 seconds. SRSLY), stay awhile, share the green love… Now go! And for the few who actually answer my call and register/leave a post I will link you here for your awesomeness.

The Cool People That Visited the GMF Forum and Left a Post Because They Totally Effing RULE

Jennifer of The Smart Mama

Green Lisa (no web site)

Jodi of Mom’s Favorite Thing

Kris Underwood of Writing in the Mountains

Sassy Irish Lassie

Kara of Count Mockula (no url)

Kim from Kim Plus Eddie

Threeundertwo from Lit and Laundry

Kate2145 (no web site)

Christine from Green Parent Chicago

BERNTHIS