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Your eyes, your shoes, the new roof on your house, it’s a very versatile color because of the variety of shades. Thirty-three to be exact. I’m a huge fan of the color myself. I’m also a fan of Sloan Barnett. April 2007 Sloan and her husband, Roger Barnett were on the Oprah show. I’ve told this story a million times but I’ll tell it again. I was folding laundry, watching Oprah and Sloan came on and started talking about her son being in the hospital for asthma. I was captivated. It was my light bulb moment.
“Duh, the blue cleaner is not good for me to breath and my children. Oh, yeah, that’s why I get a headache. Hello?“
I told my story to my BFF’s, Dori and Val, you can listen here or read more over at Healthy Child Healthy World. I was then introduced to the Shaklee line of cleaning products but had no earthly idea that I couldn’t buy them at a store. I went on a buying spree trying to find them or other green products. I dove in, head first trying to clean natural and green. I read Gorgeously Green, Green This, The Organic Housekeeper and several other great books. Most natural cleaners didn’t work well in my home because of granite and other surfaces. I wanted to find those Shaklee products and finally I did through Google which led me to become a Shaklee Distributor and then a few months later in August of 2008 see Roger and Sloan in Nashville. I’m sure they don’t remember me or that I was in a elevator with them. I remember them though. I remember there story and how it helped me change how I do things and this ended up leading into so many other “green” initiates. I also felt and still feel a connection, as a parent and as a parent with an asthmatic child.
First, it began with my home environment but it continues, daily to lead to other things from hybrids, baby carrots and bleach, organic food choices, BPA free products, environmental activism, meeting and interacting with other moms like myself and the list can go on and on. Hence, Green and Clean Mom, LLC. Which is not about my Shaklee business. Rather, it is about all things green and all shades. Now, Sloan Barnett has a new book out called, Green Goes With Everything (giveaway below) I only wish that I had this resource when I began on my adventure and journey back in April of 2007!
Enviroblog writes about how they have partnered with Sloan Barnett to help create a body burden analysis based on your home environment. I did this test based on how I would have answered over a year ago and today. I am so happy that I have made the choices to rid toxic chemicals from my home environment and that I advocate and help others do the same.
Everyone starts somewhere. I hope I can raise my children to not have to start anywhere because they’re already on the path of leading green, environmentally friendly lives and being conscious of sustainability and their carbon footprint. Besides, just the wonderful book by Sloan Barnett there’s some great advice you can gleam from any of these television clips. Did you know, Sloan Barnett is a ivillage green editor and ivillage just partnered with Blogher?
I’d like to help sprinkle some green into your life by giving away two copies of Green Goes With Everything! Leave me a comment telling me why you would like to win this book. For an extra entry tweet or stumble this post and comment that you have done so. Easy as going green!
Giveaway will end October 8, 2008. See the offical rules for Green and Clean Mom giveaways.
Giveaway Closed. Winners Notified.
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Timestamp: 2008-10-24 03:23:52 UTC
I would love a copy of her book. I have made steps in removing all toxic cleaners from my home, I only use vinegar. But perhaps there is more I can do.
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I would love to know more about leading a greener life. I can use all the help I can get. This book looks like and interesting , informative read.
oo, i’ve read some of the books you mentioned before and I’m always looking for more valuable resources on going green!
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Super. I have so many books but this one will be a favorite. Did you check out the website?
I too have an asthmatic daughter, whom has battled since she was 3. We are learning and trying to be greener each and everyday, so this would be a great addition to our home. I have just recently found your blog and love it! Keep up the good work!
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She was just interviewed this morning on the Today Show. I’d love to read the book! I have a little one at home now and one on the way, so I’d love to know what else I can do to make my home healthier!
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I always need help. I’m trying to rid my home of toxic chemicals but it hasn’t been easy.
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Why should you give me the book? Because after I finish with it I will give it away too. I will pass it on for someone else to enjoy. I want to be as green as possible and would love to get new ideas.
I heard you on Dori and Val!!! I was so excited to hear your voice. You weren’t just G&C mom, you were Sommer.
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I would love to have this book so I continue to become greener. I’ve switched to the squiggly light bulbs and almost always use my own cloth bags at the store. The hardest part is remembering the bags!
I’m constantly amazed at the great ideas people have to go greener. I’m working on it and have family and friends who share ideas, but then I’ll read something and think “whoa – I never thought of that!” So I’d love to read the book and share those good ideas.
I would love a copy…I am like you, on a quest to green my life and my family’s life. I am anxious to try some of the Shaklee stuff, too!
we are starting to detox our house and this would be helpful.
I am interested in the subject.
I love being “green”, and I think it is a lot of fun trying to live your life as healthfully as you can. Nobody is perfect, and it is important to remember that any little step that you take is important, and it shouldn’t be discounted by those who are willing to go “all the way” into an eco-friendly lifestyle. I would like to have this book, because I know that I will learn a new tip or two that I can either adopt as my own or pass along as an option for friends and family.
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This would be great for a starter.
I am a green and clean mama on a path to spreading the green everywhere I go. What better way than to be equipped with “Green Goes With Everything?” Give me a copy of the book so I can make my world and yours a deeper shade of green.
I would love a copy of this book! I’m new at working toward a greener lifestyle, and I think this would help me on my way.
I would love help going green
i’d love to win the book, to learn more about the green ideas
My boys are wanting us to go green.
I would like this book to have it around as a reminder to myself that little things can make a difference!
I would like to read this because I would like to do more. Once you start making changes, you realize how wasteful and potentially destructive you’ve been.
I am always looking for more ways to be green around our home. I find that being green helps stretch our budget too. After having two daughters, I am “regreening” our lives and would love any info to put us in that direction. You still have one of me fav sties!
I am still learning thats why I need this book.
I woul like to be more green in my home.
I have a great green library, but don’t have this one. I would love to add it though! I am in a recycled book club and would love to share this with them too!
Amen with charline s, I’m still learning.
i just took the body burden test and i was a 36! i thought i would be better than that….and the worst part is that baby care was one of the things i should focus on! that is my whole purpose is being greener–for the kids!! i have read some of the other books you reviewed so i’m sure this will be a good one. thanks for the chance to win
I would love to win this book-I’m always looking for new ways to be green for myself and my family!
I am a green junkie! I love educating myself and others about going green. I have switched to vinegar for all my cleaning. I have started using essential oils and baking soda for deodorizing. I am even researching less toxic furniture and flooring for one we need to replace them. I’m still trying to convince my husband though. Any information would help!!!!
I tweetered this too!!
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Any more tips, tricks, and advice I can get on going green is fantastic! Thanks!!
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I didn’t stumble or tweet you but I blogged you! Does that count. (It comes up Monday morning, promise!)
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I’ve been trying to eliminate all of the horrible chemical cleaners in my home and replace them with more eco-friendly, family-friendly alternatives. When I find solutions that I truly like, I have the honor of presenting them to all of my coworkers through our employee wellness program! I’m very excited for that opportunity! I’d love this book to use as a resource!!
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i love to read especially this type of book
i need this book because i want to be green for the environment and my family but I’m not real sure where to start
I need some green in my life!!! Would love to read!
Its the right thing to do to go green. But i could use some more ideas. that i havent thought of yet.
I have two young children and want to do what I can to help them live healthy lifestyles and develop eco-friendly and green habits.
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Because my tree hugging, prius driving daughter would love to get this for christmas,
We’re a green family, and this would be perfect for learning new things and techniques. Thanks!
I’d love this book as a guide to helping my family transition to a greener home, because right now it’s going slower than a slug’s pace.
I need help in all areas of being green…
Sounds interesting. I could use more ideas on going green!
I love books
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Trying to green up my life
My mom saw you on the news the other day and told me about your book. I have been sick with a cough and my asthma has been acting up and no one knows why, its been three weeks and and enough is enough. I have been getting some good ideas from the web site and I think that it is time for me to go green.
thanks
Heather
I would love this book because ive been trying to take steps to live a more environmentally conscious lifestyle.. Ive taken some steps but would love to read this book for more great ideas.
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I could use some more ideas to be green
I have made drastic changes in the way my home is managed over the past few years. I would love to read this and see where else I may be able to make a difference.