my world • global causes • parenting • home management
by Tracey Lenac on January 19th, 2012 | No Comments »
Going green begins with three easy steps. Step 1: Reduce, Step 2: Reuse, and Step 3: Recycle. These three steps can be completed separately or used interchangeably. However, if we reduce and reuse, we have less to recycle. We’ve already talked about ways that we can reduce, now we are ready to explore ways in which we can reuse.
There are many different ways that we can reuse items that have served their original purpose in our …
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my world • Mom It Forward Mondays
by Jamie Moesser on April 25th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
…This week’s Season of Service challenge involves serving through speaking up, through communicating. This is inspired by sponsor cisco-umi and their efforts to improve communications with technology. There is a Chinese proverb that states: “a single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.” Use your
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my world • Leaving a Legacy
by Jen Tilley on January 23rd, 2011 | 1 Comment »
…Going green is a hot topic – and for good reason. As consumers, we face hundreds of small choices on a daily basis and how we make those decisions can impact generations to come. Living a greener life not only helps the planet, it also helps you model good behavior
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mom • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 16th, 2010 | 3 Comments »
I have always felt the importance of doing my part to protect the environment, but getting hard core into green living felt like just one more ball to toss into my life as a busy mom’s juggling act. Wanting to do my part, I tried tossing it in the mix…
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giveaways!
by Jen Tilley on October 21st, 2010 | 243 Comments »
Seventh Generation… is committed to becoming the world’s most trusted brand of authentic, safe and environmentally-responsible products for a healthy home. They make non-toxic, hypoallergenic laundry detergents that are free of dyes and synthetic fragrances. The detergents are formulated for cold-water washing to help reduce energy use, as well as
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#gno information!
by Jen Tilley on October 21st, 2010 | 6 Comments »
…Many of us dread two tasks on our to-do lists every week: 1) doing laundry and 2) cleaning the house. Sometimes those chores are put off for as long as possible because they tend to be a bit time-consuming and energy draining. However, they must be done. No matter how
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 21st, 2010 | 369 Comments »
Three lucky winners will receive a pair of Exer-Walk shoes from Earth Footwear….
Studies demonstrate that Earth Footwear increases the rate of fat-burning inside the body. Women wearing Earth Footwear burn 4x the fat than normal shoes. The difference is in the Kalso Negative Heel Technology, which positions the
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 19th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Thursday, April 22 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and #gno is celebrating in a big way with two Twitter parties.
Join us Tonight, Tuesday, April 20 with Marcal Small Steps and Thursday, April 22 with Earth Footwear… to discuss tips for living a greener life.
Tuesday Celebration With
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giveaways!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 17th, 2010 | 95 Comments »
With April 22 being Earth Day, Marcal Small Steps… wants to reward people who are doing their part to go green.
Whether you are just learning about ways in which to be more environmentally sensitive or already lead an eco-friendly lifestyle, the products included in this week’s giveaway not only
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 15th, 2010 | 17 Comments »
Do you live a green lifestyle? Are you curious about ways to be more eco friendly? Wants tips and tricks for being more earth conscious, regardless of what level you’re at right now?
Join the #gno gang this Tuesday as we talk about green living with Marcal Small Steps…—a
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