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When I read a book I hardly ever expect to a) know the author b) have my name and website in the acknowledgment section. I also would have never expected I could gain more respect and admiration for my good friend Jennifer Taggart than I already had but it is true – I came to [...]
Probably two years ago I picked up the book, Big Green Purse and it’s now one of my “green guides” for tips, how-to’s, facts and information related to going green and being wise about shifting my dollars to sway the market. Lately I’ve learned that money talks and way too much is centered around dollars [...]
Advocating and activism seems to be a common theme this last week at Green and Clean Mom. In line with this theme would be the company Revenge Is. They make activism fashionable for adults and children. From their hybrid mug with the big “x” over disposables or the soft and fitted tees made from recycled [...]
After writing about advocating for your child and giving a voice to a cause, this seems like a very timely post. Last month when the Toxic Tub report came out and on the heels of this report the J&J bubble bath video contest, I was inspired to do something. I didn’t want to throw stones [...]
I wasn’t going to include this at Green and Clean Mom but then I saw my friend Lynn posted a great article on advocating for your child and thought it would be appropriate to share my thoughts with you. The word “advocate” seems pretty powerful and broad, actually it scares some people. If they advocate [...]
Getting dirty, feeling the earth between your fingers, planting the seeds, watching the green sprouts grow into scrumptious vegetables and then tasting this home grown goodness – there isn’t anything like it. There also isn’t anything like growing your own food to make your realize that there are “tricks”, tips and ways to grow your [...]
Awhile back I got an email from a reader that said my site was geared toward just young moms but she had older children and wanted to know what she could do to help them learn about going green. Legitimate question and good observation on Green and Clean Mom, however, I would invite all readers [...]
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5 years ago I went through leadership training with my local chamber and we had to create a drawing of our future. The type of drawing that had bridges, road blocks, and white picket fences and should depict dreams and challenges. At that time I was … Read More...
There is something about coloring that is like therapy. It is relaxing and the concentration of staying in the lines – it feels great! When I decide to color outside of the lines I feel silly, crazy and like I’m rebelling! If you haven’t … Read More...
I learned today that the banana is America’s number one fruit and they have no fat, cholesterol or sodium! My kids love bananas but because they’re available year around and they are affordable, we get bored eating them. Slicing them in cereal, … Read More...
I know vacuums. I’m a mom and what mom doesn’t clean up dirt on a continual basis? I’ve been in the market for a new vacuum and for me the vacuum has to go from carpet to hardwood with ease. As a green mom who cares about healthy indoor air I … Read More...
Both my husband and daughter are allergic to dust mites. This means washings the bedding on a very regular basis to kill those nasty dust mites that cause them to sneeze, snore and sleep miserably! My new Whirlpool Duet Washer and Dryer makes this a … Read More...
Cloth diapers can be a bugger to wash. I hear this often from cloth diaper using folks and because I’m out of the diaper phase it is hard for me to give solid advice on washing and drying cloth diapers effectively. Over the years I’ve heard of … Read More...
