Comments on: What is Green?

By: Carla

Carla — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:51:09 +0000

Wow, that first quote just brings the point home. Now, it seems like you have to do more than just limit or eliminate TV (though it helps), its literally everywhere now. Its bad enough that this society values children based on what crap they can sell them, but also the poisonous food we're obligated to buy and feed them. Carla’s last blog post..Organic Baby & Toddler Clothes - My Little Snuggle Bug

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:00:14 +0000

I was also looking for things to do with “dried out” markers; the kids I work with forget to cap them back up all the time. I did find this site:
http://k-12.pisd.edu/currinst/sped/AT/Colored_glue.htm

It shows how to take out the ink and use it for colored glue….

By: Jen @ Eco-Office Gals

Jen @ Eco-Office Gals — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:07:30 +0000

Thank you for link love gal!! Jen @ Eco-Office Galss last blog post..Paperless Made Easy!

By: Lynn from Organicmania.com

Lynn from Organicmania.com — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:42:14 +0000

Hi Sommer, This is a great post. I really loved your honesty about the confusion and doubt that can plague us as we go green. And thanks for mentioning OrganicMania and the Green Moms Carnival! But just remember what I told you - at least you're sexy, sassy, and fun! A lot of Green Moms get angry, frustrated, and discouraged! Lynn Lynn from Organicmania.coms last blog post..Blended Holiday Parties

By: Alicia @ The Soft Landing

Alicia @ The Soft Landing — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:14:34 +0000

You’ll always be one of my favorite Green Girls, Sommer!

You’re serious about your values, and you aren’t afraid to stand up for your convictions. But you never speak in a condescending manner to others who may be at a different stage of green.

You are so warm and encouraging. You are someone I look up to

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:54:15 +0000

To "mom on the run", our local grocery store charges for plastic bags. It's not a lot, just a few cents per bag, but it's enough to get people to think twice and order fewer bags. Others just bring their own bags. Mikes last blog post..Square Root Watch | Fun Gadgets

By: Missy

Missy — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:37:13 +0000

Excellent point. I have been lucky enough to live in the Northwest, which is more crunchy than other areas. But if the attitude is if you didn't do it right from the beginning then you aren't really "green". To not support a new "greeny" is not really "green", it's the basic snobby attitude we all dealt with in high school that is masquerading as eco-minded. Missys last blog post..Olive oil is not just for cooking

By: Green & Clean Mom

Green & Clean Mom — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:44:52 +0000

@Thanks Rebecca, I need to stop over and say hello to you guys over there. I loved today Thrifty Thursday.

@Lena You’re on the right track. Do what is going to work for you and won’t make you feel overwhelmed.

By: Rebecca (Green Baby Guide)

Rebecca (Green Baby Guide) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:43:00 +0000

Thanks for the link! I think you are right--so many people give up on a greener lifestyle before even trying because it just seems so overwhelming. There is also the feeling that doing just one or two little things won't make a difference, and it's easy to get discouraged. It's great that your site provides motivation to get out of this mindset! Rebecca (Green Baby Guide)s last blog post..Baked Dough Christmas Ornaments

By: Lena

Lena — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:02:22 +0000

This is a great post! I am “new” to going green and my approach has been the baby step kind. The first thing I did was buy reusable bags, when one of my regular products runs out I replace it with a green one, I started a passive compost pile, I take my reusable cup to Starbucks, etc, little baby steps. I am constantly reading and learning and adjusting my lifestyle to be a little greenier everyday. It is am approach that works best for me! Glad to hear that it is your approach too….