We are a family of Seuss-a-holics and as an eco-mama how could I not write about The Lorax? When I first read The Lorax I knew that I had to share it with my kids. I can remember the last time that I read it to my son a few years ago on Earth Day (we borrowed it from the library back then). I’m not sure who the story touched more – me or my son.
You can only imagine my excitement when I heard they were making The Lorax into a movie! I have a date with my kids later this week to watch it on the big screen and I’m going to spend the rest of the week making Lorax inspired crafts and recipes with them.
If you aren’t familiar with the story it’s about the Once-ler who finds these amazing truffula trees and decides to chop them down to make Thneeds. By the end of the story there are no more truffula trees left and all of the animals in town have had to leave to find food, clean air, and fresh water. It’s a very sad story about consumerism and how we constantly abuse our natural resources to make Thneeds (things we need).
At the end of the story we are left with this lesson:
“UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” -The Lorax
I like to think that I care a whole awful lot – I hope that I do! What do you speak for? The trees, the animals, the oceans, the babies, yourself? Whatever it is that you speak for I hope that you care a whole awful lot too.
This past weekend at Blissdom I had the pleasure of meeting The Lorax. He was a furry little fellow who didn’t say a whole awful lot but I think I heard him say “Thank You!” There was a lot of Lorax fun at Blissdom including a copy of the book for my kids, a Lorax themed party, and a fun new t-shirt.
The Lorax and The Eco Chic @ Blissdom 2012
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My oldest is in 2nd grade and he LOVES Seuss books. They help him build his confidence in reading and who doesn’t love a confident kid a whole lot!
We have a big huge book of a collection os Seuss stories and it’s his go-to book each and every night!
We care for babies a whole lot!
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I care a whole awful lot about small businesses and work-at-home moms.
I speak for my babies
We love books in our home and we care a whole lot about early education as well as allowing children to grow and blossom into their own little people. I cloth diaper and I also care a whole lot about that!
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I’m very adamant about reducing, reusing, and recycling! I hate throwing things away after one use. Everything has another purpose and we should be using the full potential of every item before we toss it/recycle it. We only have one home and she has to be used by our descendents so lets not destroy her!
Btw, I have LOVED The Lorax since I was a little girl and I wonder if seeing the old cartoon growing up made me how I am today.
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I’m thinking of taking my daughter to see The Lorax as her first ever in-theater movie. She is only 2 so I have my reservations, but I’m considering it! She loves Seuss books so I think she’d like the whimsy of this film.
I like to think I care about the environment in general. I cloth diaper, recycle, and plan to start my own little backyard garden when we move to a new house.
I love the lorax! Cant wait to see it. We are thinking that it would make a fantastic first movie for our son. I just read it to him last night.
I’m a mommy and i speak for my baby!
I care for my daughter a whole awful lot! She is my world.
I care about my family an awful lot, which is why I also care for the environment. I want to leave my kids a better world.
I care about my babies and giving them the best start possible. Good food, good books, good diapers!!
I care a whole awful lot about local, organic, healthy foods and being an activist for “real food” change.
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we care about the animals and community supported agriculture.
breastfeeding, animals, eating organic/vegetarian, cloth diapers, wood toys, attachment parenting.
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We care about making the world better for our kids!
I care {and love} my family!!!
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I care about the environment, animals, and of course my family.
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Totally care a whole awful lot about our family ~ so we want to live in ways that will preserve the world around us for many generations by eating organic, buying local, living simply, and passing on our faith and values. Thanks for a great question and great giveaway.
I care about my family!
I care about my family!
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I care about the health of myself, my family and others. I try to raise awareness and spread knowledge about the toxins in everyday items (including diapers!) so that people are aware and can make informed decisions.
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I care about my son and family.
I care about my children and the environment.
My family! Hands down!
I care about my family and my pets. Thank you for the giveaway!
I care a lot for my family and making the world an equal place for families of all kinds.
I care most about my family.
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I care a lot about making sure that teachers are prepared to help ALL children learn to read. And, of course, I care about my family & the environment, too.
I care an aweful lot, about the well-being of children.
Raising my son to know God! It’s a tough job, but I’m so glad I have my husband to help me accomplish it!
I care a whole awful lot about my LO, my husband and family. An awful lot about the environment, cleaning drinking water and safe places for us to play.
I care a whole lot about my family and their well-being.
I can a whole awful lot about my family!
I care a whole awful lot about my family and I hope that my daughter lives in a more eco.concious world than it is.now.
I care about my family
i speak for my daughter
I care about my family’s safety & the environment.
I care for my friends & family a whole lot. I quit my high profile job to be a SAHM to my two wonderful children. I cloth diaper, make my own organic baby food, cook meals using unprocessed foods. I am an advocate for breastfeeding and willing to support and help any woman in any way to help them successfully breastfeed their child.
I care about spreading the Good News. I also care about protecting children. I care about saving money. Needless to say, I care about a great number of things!
I care about recycling and reusing what we have!
I care about my child’s future. I hope to raise her to respect the Earth so that she can raise her own children with the same values.
There are a lot of things I care about, but one of my biggest cares is animal welfare. I have always LOVED animals, I have rescued two amazing dogs (and would rescue more if apts ever allowed it), and care that people realize that all species are interconnected and hurting them is hurting ourselves.
we care about using less chemicals
We love Dr. Suess! When we need new furniture or anything, we find an old piece and show it some love to make it look like new. We reuse/repurpose whatever we have on hand before we buy anything.
I strive to have happier children, a greener household and to really cherish the hugs and cuddles.
I care about my family a whole lot.
We love all things Seuss as well as any book! I try to be as eco-friendly as I can, especially if it saves me some money!
I speak for the babies!
We care an awful lot about our children’s future!