At first, Josh loved to brush his teeth and we had to limit how many times a day he could.
NOW is a different story. I literally have to chase him around the house and bribe him to brush his teeth. So we are obviously still using the baby toothpaste which is "safe" to swallow.
Today I am thinking it's a blessing. Why? Because he isn't using any water, so he isn't wasting any water!
That is one thing I can say I have done for years. It's always made sense that you should turn the water off while brushing. So if you haven't thought of it yet, it's one of the easiest ways to start your path to being green!
On a side note...I have heard that Burts Bees is the only carrier of good toothpaste free of the harsh chemicals that all the rest have. Hopefully we will have some one day!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Paper Towel Addiction
When I got married and had to clean for two people, I ventured out to find the most sanitary and easiest methods I could. I had finally settled on using a spray bottle of bleach cleanser and paper towels. I would go through many, many rolls.
Over the years I moved on to different methods, but there came a time when I really believe I was addicted to paper towels. (Not eating them! Just using them, a lot.) Until about eight months ago I would literally use a roll or more per day... to dry dishes, my hands, clean spills (with my clumsy self and a two-year-old there were a lot of them).
I finally decided that the expense was too great so when we moved in November I put a hook up for a hand towel and have been 99% paper towel free ever since. I use the occasional paper towel for cleaning mirrors, but that's about all. I hate to think of how many trees I "used up" drying my hands instead of just using a hand towel!
Celadon Road actually offers their own version of papers towels. I will have to get some to make my home 100% paper towel free!
I have also been looking into getting cloth napkins. We sparingly use regular paper ones with meals, but none at all would be great too! These kids versions are way cute!
Why not make it a goal to at least use one less napkin or paper towel per day! An interesting quote I found "USE ONE LESS PAPER NAPKIN - During an average year, an American uses approximately 2,200 napkins—around six each day. If everyone in the U.S. used one less napkin a day, more than a billion pounds of napkins could be saved from landfills each year."
Over the years I moved on to different methods, but there came a time when I really believe I was addicted to paper towels. (Not eating them! Just using them, a lot.) Until about eight months ago I would literally use a roll or more per day... to dry dishes, my hands, clean spills (with my clumsy self and a two-year-old there were a lot of them).
I finally decided that the expense was too great so when we moved in November I put a hook up for a hand towel and have been 99% paper towel free ever since. I use the occasional paper towel for cleaning mirrors, but that's about all. I hate to think of how many trees I "used up" drying my hands instead of just using a hand towel!
Celadon Road actually offers their own version of papers towels. I will have to get some to make my home 100% paper towel free!
I have also been looking into getting cloth napkins. We sparingly use regular paper ones with meals, but none at all would be great too! These kids versions are way cute!
Why not make it a goal to at least use one less napkin or paper towel per day! An interesting quote I found "USE ONE LESS PAPER NAPKIN - During an average year, an American uses approximately 2,200 napkins—around six each day. If everyone in the U.S. used one less napkin a day, more than a billion pounds of napkins could be saved from landfills each year."
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Laundry Day
Not my favorite past time, but something that has to be done often! I was actually excited this week to do laundry b/c my new Celadon Road laundry detergent is arriving, but it can't wait one more day!
Green tip of the day: Do you wash laundry in hot water? Almost all of the energy used to do laundry is from heating the water! So try washing at least one load a week in cold, or be bold and go all cold like me!
In honor of laundry day, I'm offering 10% off an entire Celadon Road order if at least one container of laundry detergent is ordered.
Lavender Laundry Detergent
32oz
Conquer Laundry Mountain Naturally. With the essence of pure essential oils, it takes only 1-2 tablespoons of Celadon Road’s™ low-sudsing Lavender Laundry Detergent to work its all-natural magic on any dreaded laundry mountain! Use in regular or high efficiency washers. Dissolve in water for washing floors and walls. An all-natural family formula, this detergent was originally created to ease the suffering of a child with eczema aggravated by commercial laundry products.
Other options available:
Unscented
Jasmine
Cedarwood
Lime
Green tip of the day: Do you wash laundry in hot water? Almost all of the energy used to do laundry is from heating the water! So try washing at least one load a week in cold, or be bold and go all cold like me!
In honor of laundry day, I'm offering 10% off an entire Celadon Road order if at least one container of laundry detergent is ordered.
Lavender Laundry Detergent
32oz
Conquer Laundry Mountain Naturally. With the essence of pure essential oils, it takes only 1-2 tablespoons of Celadon Road’s™ low-sudsing Lavender Laundry Detergent to work its all-natural magic on any dreaded laundry mountain! Use in regular or high efficiency washers. Dissolve in water for washing floors and walls. An all-natural family formula, this detergent was originally created to ease the suffering of a child with eczema aggravated by commercial laundry products.
Other options available:
Unscented
Jasmine
Cedarwood
Lime
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Rainy Days
Continuing on with water conservation... Josh has a water table he loves to play with outside. Every day I dumped it out so that it would stay clean and bug free. But lately I have been leaving it up for a few days at a time and it's stayed fairly clean. What's even better is I have managed to find a benefit to rainy days...the rain, it's free!
It is one of those yucky, rainy days today so he will have plenty of water to play with later. There are so many ways you can harvest rain water, maybe one day I can really utilize this great gift from nature. If there is anyone in Georgia really interested in harvesting rainwater, check out this workshop!
On days like this, I just want to curl up with a blanket, a good book and something warm to drink!
In honor of this, I'm offering a special on this wonderful mug from Celadon Road. Mine is already on it's way!
Stainless Insulated Change Mug
20oz
Taste and Temperature True. Made from high quality stainless steel inside and out, these mugs are a naturally safe alternative to plastic liners. Make sure your beverage tastes how it’s supposed to and help retain its temperature for longer, all with one product. Not-to-mention, each bottle helps to eliminate waste and provides a stylish way to keep a hot or cold beverage nearby at all times!
I'm offering $3 off of this mug, today only! Email me to order.
Yum...I can taste the hot chocolate now!
Check out this organic version. How can you resit such a cute package with great reviews!
It is one of those yucky, rainy days today so he will have plenty of water to play with later. There are so many ways you can harvest rain water, maybe one day I can really utilize this great gift from nature. If there is anyone in Georgia really interested in harvesting rainwater, check out this workshop!
On days like this, I just want to curl up with a blanket, a good book and something warm to drink!
In honor of this, I'm offering a special on this wonderful mug from Celadon Road. Mine is already on it's way!
Stainless Insulated Change Mug
20oz
Taste and Temperature True. Made from high quality stainless steel inside and out, these mugs are a naturally safe alternative to plastic liners. Make sure your beverage tastes how it’s supposed to and help retain its temperature for longer, all with one product. Not-to-mention, each bottle helps to eliminate waste and provides a stylish way to keep a hot or cold beverage nearby at all times!
I'm offering $3 off of this mug, today only! Email me to order.
Yum...I can taste the hot chocolate now!
Check out this organic version. How can you resit such a cute package with great reviews!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Raising "Green" Kids
Josh, my three-year-old son, is at the point where he LOVES to play with water. I allow a certain amount, but try to limit it and have him re-use as much as possible, but it is proving to be very difficult.
I was very excited on Earth Day that all of the television programs he likes to watch had special episodes showing kids how to live more eco-friendly.
The one we watched was perfect! It was an episode of Super Why about conserving water. Yay for PBS! Now I have a great reference that he understands about why it's important not to waste water.
If you need help teaching your kids how to live more responsibly there are so many great options available! Not only these programs (which I'm sure you can find at least one that your child would enjoy), but Celadon Road offers numerous products to help kids learn everything they need to know about growing up green!
This book is a great example:
Think Green! Children's Book
"It’s Great to Grow Up Green Think Green! is a book written to inspire our youngest generation. Teaching children how to keep our earth clean and safe by thinking and acting green, the book includes an empty page for them to note how they will help the environment. More than that, it’s one of the first illustrated children’s book that is produced with eco-friendly materials!"
In honor of helping kids "Think Green," I will offer $2 off the purchase price of this book TODAY only!!!! Just email me to order.
I was very excited on Earth Day that all of the television programs he likes to watch had special episodes showing kids how to live more eco-friendly.
The one we watched was perfect! It was an episode of Super Why about conserving water. Yay for PBS! Now I have a great reference that he understands about why it's important not to waste water.
If you need help teaching your kids how to live more responsibly there are so many great options available! Not only these programs (which I'm sure you can find at least one that your child would enjoy), but Celadon Road offers numerous products to help kids learn everything they need to know about growing up green!
This book is a great example:
Think Green! Children's Book
"It’s Great to Grow Up Green Think Green! is a book written to inspire our youngest generation. Teaching children how to keep our earth clean and safe by thinking and acting green, the book includes an empty page for them to note how they will help the environment. More than that, it’s one of the first illustrated children’s book that is produced with eco-friendly materials!"
In honor of helping kids "Think Green," I will offer $2 off the purchase price of this book TODAY only!!!! Just email me to order.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Eco-Friendly Salon in Atlanta: Ambrösia Salon
Check out this great deal on Living Social right now!
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
Happy Easter!
Get a FREE Bunny Lovie Blankie
"Warm and Snuggly. What a better way to keep warm than by cuddling up with this lush Lovie Blankie. Made with Certified Organic cotton, Oh, so snuggly! Lovie Blankies will give your child so much friendly warmth and comfort that they will love to carry this wherever they go."
Looking for the perfect baby gift?
Why not get one for FREE!!!!!
Contact me by the end of the day to schedule a party (even a "book" party if I can't come to you) and follow through with 8 or more guests to receive this for FREE!
Not only that, but check out all the other great benefits you get from hosting a party!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Earth Day Offer
Get Celadon Road's All Purpose Cleaner for FREE!!!!!!!!
Contact me by midnight on Earth Day, April 22 to schedule a party!
Follow through with 8 or more guests and I will give you the All Purpose Cleaner for free!
Click here to learn more incentives for hosting a Celadon Road Party!
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