entrepremom

For two straight years, our whole family has been joining Earth Hour.

Earth Hour is organized by WWF and is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Europe to Asia to the Americas will stand in darkness. People across the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and join together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.


Last year it took me a while to explain to Yona Earth Hour’s importance, she was just 3 back then. But now she knows better and even initiated the lighting of the candles when we turned off our lights.

It’s just so sad that there were a few families from our community who did their share. I don’t know if it’s lack of awareness or they simply just don’t care.

Worried that your kids will be bored?

There are so much to do while the lights are off. This is an opportunity for us parents to show our kids that we can do so much even without the use electricity.

I grew up in the province where black outs are inevitable. I look back and realize that nights without lights thrilled me more because there were so much to do!

• Stargazing – As as child, I knew that the stars shine brighter when the lights are off. Tatay taught me about Astronomy when I was just a kid. Now this is a good chance to teach our kids about constellations and bits and pieces about whats out there.
• Catching fireflies – I wondered if I can still find fireflies here to show my little girl. This one was my favorite!
• “Moon, follow me!” – I love it when the moon follows me wherever I go – even now
• Patintero – I never got the chance to do this because my grandparents were so strict but my friends said that they enjoyed playing this game before.
• Shadow play – This I love! Can you make a dog, a tiger, a dove, a bird and a snake with your shadow?
• Story telling – Oh please spare your kids the horror stories! It would do them no good Tell better ones and let them use their imagination.

Care to share the things you do when the lights are off? Feel free to post them here!

Thanks

Much love, Entrepremom

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