I was reading a web page the other day that was for kids and how they could make a difference for conservation/ecological issues, when I learned something I didn’t know before about plastic soda can rings. It said you should always these plastic six pack rings holders apart so there are no loops or circles left in which small animals could get caught. It advised that you do this every time you throw a ring holder away, no matter where you put it. They can make it hard for birds to fly and could keep turtles from being able to eat.

Another thing about turtles: they apparently think they can eat balloons. So, please don’t let any balloons go, as they can fly into remote areas, deflate, and the lie around waiting for a hungry tortoise to come along and start nibbling. The problem is, once that rubber gets in their stomach, it prevents them eating anything else and they slowly starve to death. I know, balloons on the loose in the sky look really cool, but cool or not, they can be very deadly to our shellback friends.

So please take a bit of caution with just those two items, and you’ll make a difference in our precious world. OK, time for shameless plug: if you have a nature lover in your midst, perhaps you might consider ordering them a Famous Environmentalists Poster. Featuring famous conservationists such as Robert Redford, Joan Baez, John Denver, Al Gore and others, it features a stunning deep forest background and has room for a photo and great narrative tribute to the nature lover of your choice.

Of course, to celebrate Earth Day, we’ll extend a 25% off discount for this poster through the end of April. Just enter the code “toohot” and you’ll get the discount when you check out. Click the link below to be whisked away to the ordering page and place your order today. You’ll get a great discount and your nature lover will be so honored with their poster.

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Before the 1970’s, the topic of women’s history was largely missing from general public consciousness. To address this situation, the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a “Women’s History Week” celebration in 1978 and chose the week of March 8 to coincide with International Women’s Day.

The celebration was met with positive response, and schools began to host their own Women’s History Week programs. The next year, leaders from the California group shared their project at a Women’s History Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. Other participants not only became determined to begin their own local Women’s History Week projects but also agreed to support an effort to have Congress declare a national Women’s History Week.

In 1981, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) cosponsored the first Joint Congressional Resolution proclaiming a “Women’s History Week.”

In 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March. Since then, the National Women’s History Month Resolution has been approved every year with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

Click here for information from the National Women’s History Project.

Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet

In 2009, the National Women’s History Project honors women who have taken the lead in the environmental or “green” movement. Rachel Carson, the founder of the contemporary environmental movement, serves as the iconic model of the theme, which recognizes scientists, engineers, business leaders, writers, filmmakers, conservationists, teachers, community organizers, religious or workplace leaders, or others whose lives show exceptional vision and leadership to save the planet.

I bring this up only because the very best way I know of to celebrate special women in your life is to design and order them a YouGoGirl Poster from our humble website. With luminaries such as author Gloria Steinem, astronaut Sally Ride, pilot Harriet Quimby (on the Anglo poster), how about putting your mom on one of these great posters?

Or with tennis pro Rosie Casals, labor activist Delores Huerta, singer/songwriter Joan Baez on the Hispanic poster, your favorite niece might be a good candidate for this outstanding gift.

Entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, writer Maya Angelou, and Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders grace the African American poster and would be a rocking tribute to your best friend.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we will gladly extend a 20% discount on any YouGoGirl Poster. Use the code “WHMBlog20″ to get your discount today!