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Going Green
Asked by L.C. from Kansas City
on September 2, 2009
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im curious as to how many other moms out there are trying to go green? i had already been trying to go green with most of my cleaning supplies, but i read an article t...
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- Oh Le Anne! You are so right! I work with an online wellness company that has been in business for over 24 years, so well before "going green" was popular. They hav...
- good question! i'll be interested to see the answers! we do cloth diapers, and make some cleaning supplies (but not all of them). also, we keep the thermostat hig...
- I don't know, but I am SOOOOOOOO sick of hearing the word "green" I could barf!!! I wish everyone would just live their life the way they want to and not seek approval...
Going Green: Need Cloth Diaper Advice
Asked by S.M. from Stockton
on May 23, 2008
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With the rising cost of oil and just out of concern for the environment I feel compelled to start using cloth diapers at home. I have no idea how or which to buy. So...
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- Hi S., I've been cloth diapering my daughter since her umbilical stump fell off and it's been surprisingly easy. There are lots of options for diapers. For the m...
- Hi S.. There is a great group called Natrual Mommy at http://naturalmoms.ning.com/. Someone there would definitely be able to answer all of your questions. I know...
- I love cloth diapers. My son has been in them since he was about 4 weeks old and my sister cloth diapered all 4 of her kids. I use tots bots which are from the UK (a...
Going"green" on Toilets
Asked by W.A. from Madison
on April 13, 2009
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Hello,
I've been reading a lot about others who are going green. We have the nutrition under way for the most part. I am wondering what people do to clean toilets...
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- I tackly my toilet ring with one of those toilet stones they sell in the cleaning isle. I'm not sure what they are called but one of them is light blue and shaped in ...
- Hi W.! I use baking soda and vinegar with about 5 drops of tea tree essential oil. Vinegar and tea tree have disinfecting qualities. There is a book called "Gree...
- W., I use a baking soda paste (just mix with water) to scrub my toilets and it gets them really clean. Clorox "green works" toilet bowl cleaner is probably your be...
Would like Advice on Going "Green"
Asked by D.A. from Dallas
on July 31, 2007
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I am wanting our family to become more organic. I buy organic products that my children consume on a daily basis, clean with organic products etc. but I was wonder...
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- Mannatech just introduced a skin care line that is completely paraben-free, preservative-free and water-based. It does not have to be refrigerated because the water u...
- http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=organic%20soap http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=tag_title&search_query=o...
- I set up online accounts for Melaleuca(a wellness company with 400 safer products to convert your home) to get you a preferred customer 30-40% off pricing. Their pr...
The Earth and the Environment
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on April 3, 2008
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What do you think of "going green", global warming and the state of our environment? Do you make a conscious effort to recycle, save energy and resources, etc?
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- Absolutely!!! I don't have a huge understanding of global warming nor do I know if I believe it's really happening. But why the heck not do what you can to help! My...
- Sorry, but you invited me onto this soap box :) YES! YES! YES! It is your responsibility to your children to teach them how to recylce, save energy and our preciou...
- I'm considering starting up a mom-owned business where I go into peoples houses and advise on things that they could do or change to 'green up' - it would also provid...
Going Green
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on April 23, 2008
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I am very interested in "going green" as they say. I want to start pretty simple and then incorporate other aspects into my family's life. One of the things I am gon...
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- I recycle cans and glass but not newspapers. Cleaning the ink off of the papers leaves a toxic sludge that gets dumped in landfills if we are lucky. This is an intere...
- Hi L., Great decision :) I have been a Toxin Awareness educator for almost 4 years. I am hosting 2 FREE Going Green seminars, one tonight in Dallas(635 and Josey are...
- I know it's been said, but I am a big fan of cloth reusable grocery bags. I am so sick of seeing the plastic grocery bags stuck in trees and lining our roadways! I g...
Going Green!!!
Asked by A. from Dallas
on April 10, 2007
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Hey Mommas! We have been wanting to switch energy plans to something with 100% renewable energy. Anyone have any suggestions on the best/worst companies? We definitel...
Thinking of Going Green
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on November 23, 2008
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Hello!
I was wondering if anyone has used the "Green Works" cleaning products? How well do they work and are they pricey? I am considering making the switch for a...
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- Hi Coleen, I have read some of the posts, I agree that I wouldn't trust a green product from the same company that makes Clorox or even the ones that put formaldehy...
- Hi C.! Congrats to you on "going green"! It is the best decision you can make for your family! But when converting your home over you want to make sure you convert ...
- Hi C., Congrats on going green. It is better for you, your family, and the environment. I want to let you know Green Works still has added chemicals and toxins in t...
Shaklee Products-Going Green
Asked by M.S. from Austin
on April 19, 2008
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Hello-
I'd like to know if anyone has heard of Shaklee products. They are all non-toxic/ no chemical products that are safe for you, your family and the environment....
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- Hi M., My mom has sold Shaklee for about 10-15 years now...the products are great. But, for my mom, she doesn't like trying to "sell" things and does not sell them...
- M., I am a loyal customer to Shaklee- I think it's an excellent company with excellent products. A lot of the product is sold on line, so I don't know how much prod...
- Hi M., Your question sounds more like an ad than a question. :) I actually considered Shaklee, but after reading some negative information about them, I decided t...
Seeking More Info on Going "Green"
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on July 15, 2008
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Hello Mamas! In my effort to go "green" I am looking for a company near North Dallas/Carrollton who recycles paper, glass, and plastic. I am also looking to buy reus...
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- I have turned all my old diaper bags, beach bags, knapsacks, etc. into grocery bags and they work perfect. I have only had to buy 3 retail bags, 1 from whole foods, w...
- I also bought some of Krogers bags. They are very durable and hold a lot. As for recycling, my parents live in Carrollton, and I know the city has recycling. My pa...
- Hi J., I can't help you with the recycling...we fortunately have curbside recycling pick-up. But, I can tell you where to get the bags! I had looked online too, b...
