Learn about Passover:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Passover
https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/Passover
==> Passover crafts:
https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/passover/passover-crafts-0
https://www.makeitjewish.com/blog/category/Passover
==> Let’s Celebrate! – Passover reading for kids: http://bookdb.nextgoodbook.com/booklist/w/a766f9d4b53cef2071389c94bbbdd56a/l/243805
Baby Steps to Going Green provides practical green tips that can easily be introduced into your daily routine (Earth 911; site includes advertisements). See also 12 ways to save energy and money (America Saves), 10 Habits of Highly Sustainable People (Green America), How to Start Living a Zero Waste Lifestyle (GreenerChoices.org), …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS POST!
EPA’s Sustainable Marketplace aims at helping you choose safer, more environmentally-friendly, and often less costly products & services (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency). NJ WasteWise Business Network can help owners of small businesses learn how waste reduction, recycling, and recycled product procurement not only help the environment, but also your bottom line. Individuals can close the loop by buying products with recycled content [NEW!] (Association of Plastic Recyclers).
EWG’s Skin Deep is an online safety guide for cosmetics and personal care products, launched in 2004 to help people find safer products, with fewer ingredients that are hazardous or that haven’t been thoroughly tested. EWG also has similar guides for Household Cleaners, Food, …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS WEBFINDER!
Recycled Items are Not Created Equal [Link opens a PDF] – Despite what many consumers think, not all packaging materials are equally recyclable. This infographic shows you what happens to plastic, glass, and steel items when they are recycled (2019, Consumer Action).
Recycling in South Plainfield provides information for local residents on drop-off and curbside pickup, including yard waste, textiles, motor oil, paint, tires, electronics and more. See also …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS WEBFINDER!
Composting for Kids [UPDATED LINK!] [Archived page] [Link opens a PDF] has good basic instruction in the whys and hows of composting, for kids or adult beginners (Texas Agricultural Extension Service). See also Composting for the Homeowner (University of Illinois Extension), Grasscycling and Home Composting (California Integrated Waste Management Board), and Grass Recycling – Cut It & Leave It [Link opens a PDF] (South Plainfield …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS WEBFINDER!
CAUTION! Before signing up or paying for any education program, please verify that the school or program is properly accredited. A complete list of recognized accrediting agencies may be found on …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS POST!
April is Arab American Heritage Month! 
==> https://arabamericafoundation.org/national-arab-american-heritage-month/
==> https://www.si.edu/spotlight/arab-american
==> http://www.southplainfield.lib.nj.us/homeworklinks/ethnic.htm#arab
Learn about Easter!
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Easter-holiday
==> Easter crafts: https://www.crayola.com/crafts/easter/
https://www.firstpalette.com/craft-theme/easter.html
https://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/easter/
==> Let’s Celebrate! – Easter reading for kids: http://bookdb.nextgoodbook.com/booklist/w/a766f9d4b53cef2071389c94bbbdd56a/l/244152
FYI: “You can get damage even in just a few seconds of direct sun gazing…”
https://ophthalmology.washington.edu/news/why-the-solar-eclipse-can-damage-your-eyes-and-how-to-see-it-safely
==> Are Your Solar Eclipse Glasses Fake? Here’s How to Check:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/eclipse-glasses-fake-counterfeit/
==> A total eclipse occurs in North America on Monday, April 8, 2024 – partially visible in NJ!
US eclipse map
Eclipse visibility in South Plainfield near 90%
Path of Totality – Best Cities to Watch the Solar Eclipse …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS POST!
STEP 1: Clear out the clutter! – The University of Illinois Extension Service offers basic advice on sorting and getting rid of stuff. You’ll find more clutter-busting tips at Live Simple: Rule Your Stuff, Simple Ways to Make Your Home into Your Sanctuary, Ultimate Guide to Decluttering, and Podcast: Clutter vs Hoarding – How to Live Clutter Free [AUDIO].
STEP 2: Where to Donate Goods – If you’re doing spring cleaning, you may find things to get rid of that are too good for the trash. What to do with them? Our ‘Where to Donate Goods’ page can help! Includes recycling info, too. See also How to responsibly get rid of the stuff you’ve decluttered, and Getting Rid of Your Unwanted Stuff.
STEP 3: Resell that stuff! – Thinking about having a yard sale to get rid of some of …CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THIS WEBFINDER!
South Plainfield Public Library 