Today is Earth Day , which means another chance to appreciate and make a difference for our awesome green planet! I know, I know…sometimes I sit around and think, "What can I do?"

Well, there are actually lots of things!

Hmm...we can recycle  more, use plastic bottles instead of paper cups, don't toss gum wrappers (seriously, that's bad), plant a tree  for your community, or hey, you can even start your own little garden patch! I found these little one dollar pots with seeds that are easy and cute to plant, so that's what I'm doing — I've got my tomato seeds all ready to go!

AND for all of you that participated in "Earth Hour," and became part of the movement…woot! Give yourself a BIG pat on the back! For all of you that didn't, it's all good — in the end, it's the thought that counts. Actually, we've done some cool stuff too! Oh, and it can't hurt to know some awesome earth trivia, so check out Staci's Earth Day tips.

If you want to learn more about the Earth, you can watch my favorite DVD "Blue Planet ," an amazing Discovery Channel project! (I'm a nerd, I know.) Or check out the Planet Green website! 

Anyhow, it's Earth Day, so hug a tree (not literally…though you can if you want to!), make a difference, and be a part of the green movement!