Happy almost-Halloween, gum chums! 

The best holiday for ghosts and ghouls is finally here. How do you plan to celebrate this year? I can’t decide whether to be the Monopoly Guy or Mr. Potato Head. Tough call, I know! But I am sure about one thing. This Halloween’s color scheme is green! 

Naturally, I’ll be giving Glee Gum to trick-or-treaters. Surprise!

But for more tips, tricks, and ideas, I’m turning to Green Halloween®. This non-profit, grassroots organization works to create healthier, eco-friendlier holidays– starting with Halloween. To read all about it and find fun, local events near you, visit GreenHalloween.org. You can even share DIY costume ideas, recipes, and more! So golly gee, what are you waiting for?

Have a safe and spook-tacular Halloween, my friends!

Hey gum chums! 

You’ve no doubt heard me extol the virtues of Deborah Schimberg, company president of Verve, inc. and mastermind behind my beloved Glee Gum. But here’s your chance to hear about this daring damsel in her own words! 

Deborah is among 40 inspiring women who contributed to the 2nd edition of a new eBook called “The Personality Project: Women of Personality.” It’s a collection of true stories from 40 visionaries, entrepreneurs and businesswomen like Deborah. Read their tales, take their tips and learn how personality played a role in their success!

Here is the link to read and download this unique compilation. It may even inspire you to start your own business! So hats off to Deborah and to all the contributors. Keep up the good work, ladies!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some gum to chew. As, I trust, do you! Ciao for now!

Hiya, gum chums!

It is my distinct pleasure to introduce you to Robin Organ, Executive Director and Founder of greenschools!

Robin’s non-profit organization aims to create greener and healthier learning environments through education and awareness. With educational programs and resources for students, teachers, administrators and community members, greenschools highlights the connection between healthy bodies and a healthy planet. How great is that?

Robin was a teacher for more than a decade and, through painful experiences of her own, came to the conclusion that environmental education was much needed. She and her two young children suffered from allergies and illnesses which she believed were related to the environment. She began working with parents and the teachers in her daughter’s school to address the subjects of air quality, reducing children’s exposures to environmental toxins, healthy snacking, green fundraising, student activism, and more.  

Soon, more and more schools were requesting the programming! Today, greenschools has worked with close to 100 schools and fields requests from all over the country. Robin reports, “We have literally saved thousands of pounds of trash, reduced energy bills, CHANGED SCHOOL POLICIES, opened children’s eyes to what they can do to create a healthier planet, connected students to numerous service projects, and on a personal note, we got the health of our girls back without all of the medications and surgeries that were once needed. This work is extremely gratifying and it fills my soul!”

This fall, the organization is launching a Membership Program, taking their Student Ambassador Program national, and busily booking presentations, conferences, and events. To learn more about the wonderful work they do, check out their website, find them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, or email them at info@projectgreenschools.org!

Looking for free Glee? Hey, who wouldn’t be?

Well, look no further, gum chums of mine. You could win 80 packs of Glee Gum PLUS 3 Candy Kits in the WE ADD UP Climate Action Giveaway! Not to mention, over $30,000 in other fabulous green prizes. Check it out!

Here’s the scoop, straight from the horse’s mouth:

“Want America to be a Climate Leader? Need a little added inspiration to get involved? Make history with us and be entered to win in the World’s Biggest Green Sweepstakes! When you sign up to win from hundreds of green prizes from your favorite companies, you will also receive a weekly email with a simple and easy call to action.  350.0rg, 1Sky, and our other non-profit partners will tell you what to do.   Collectively, we’re going to add up to big change.  And, it’s just about time, too.  World leaders are meeting in Copenhagen in December to hopefully come to an international agreement on the world-wide reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.  If America is going to truly be a leader, our leaders need to hear from us now.  So, let’s realize our power and show that we add up.  There will be over 230 winners in the Climate Action Giveaway and each prize will help you lead a more sustainable lifestyle.  Enter to Win today!”

Click here to read more about this giveaway, watch a YouTube video on the subject, and see all the great green stuff that could be YOURS! ALL YOURS!

In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend!