i am green

 i think i have always been an environmentalist at heart. i remember in third grade learning to "reduce, reuse, and recycle", and it made sense then. why not try to be good stewards of this amazing earth we've been given. to me, being green is not controversial, it's smart and natural. in the past few years i have become increasingly aware of what ingredients are harmful, and tried to use products, food and cleaning that are as natural as possible. this is just a short post, but i wanted to share some of my favorites. They are as follows:

* Mrs. Meyers cleaning products. i love their all purpose cleaner (lavender is my fav now) and use it for mopping my floors and cleaning almost everything in the house. their scents are great, and leave your house smelling naturally clean, not harsh. their scrub is great for tubs and sinks too.

*Ecos laundry detergent is a wonderful product. it is all natural, so not polluting our water supplies, and is super concentrated, so you get a lot of loads from each container. i use the magnolia and lily scent, which is delightful. another great thing about this product is that it is super gentle, so great for washing baby's clothes.

 

* Burt's Bees - Baby Bee bubble bath, loltion, and diaper cream - great company, gentle, and their products last forever. awesome baby stuff

*Method baby wash and lotion in rice milk + mallow. i just tried these products, and they leave the kids smelling delicious. the price is good too.

* Natural Choice diapers. in the past few months i have been trying more eco-friendly diaper options. let's be real. i am not going to use cloth diapers. bravo if you do, but that is not for me. i tried the 7th Generation first, and liked them, finding their performance totally comparable to Pampers. then i saw a new brand come into my favorite grocery store - Natural Choice. they are $4 cheaper than 7th Generation, and i think that i actually prefer them. no, these diapers are not totally bio-degradable, but they are made without chlorine or petroleum products, which i like. i think i will start buying them in bulk.

i have often read other, more knowledgeable writers tips on eco topics, such as what kind of PVC-free shower curtain to buy (i got mine at Target, as per a suggestion), and i hope to be helpful in others attempts to  be more green.