Stumble It!
Happy New Year! Make this
years resolution green, it’s easier than you think. Start with simply replacing
existing products as they run out with eco-friendly ones. For example when
you’re Windex is through, buy a natural glass cleaner, when you next need
laundry detergent go for an environmentally friendly one and so on. This way
you won’t be spending an enormous amount all at once or wasting and throwing
away your current household products.
Letsgogreen.com has an “all
you need to go green” list for homes of various sizes. They sell starter
kits to get you going if you’re not sure where to buy products or what to look
for. The kit includes everything from cleaning products and sponges to light
bulbs and garbage bags.
Worried about harmful dyes
or synthetic detergents entering your babies pours and not sure how to buy
natural? When it comes to baby, a good place to start is with body care. Little
Twig sell sets that include organic baby wash essentials and bath time basics. An excellent place to start
shopping for baby and child organic clothing basics is Under The Nile, they offer inexpensive good quality onesies, underwear, pj’s, blankets and toys.
Finally, plan ahead and
register now for a living Christmas tree. You’ll receive an emailed reminder in
October for your tree. Renting a potted tree means you are not buying one that
will be cut down for Christmas, but goes on living. The trees are delivered
before Christmas and picked up afterwards. Some nurseries offer tree adoption
so you can watch your tree grow with each season.
Have a wonderful new year and remember small changes have
huge impacts.