Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Earth Day Every Day ****contest closed****


A lot of people seem to think that protecting our environment is an elitist thing, or that you have to spend a lot of money to do so.  I've found the opposite to be true!  Usually, the cheapest option is the most environmentally friendly, in my experience!  To illustrate this, here are some of posts that could probably be considered the most environmental in nature:
And a lot of the other posts have an environmental undertone as well (like Opting Out of the American Dream).  As you can see, to a large degree, I try to live every day like it is Earth Day and save a ton of money in the process.

The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a TimeI'd like to hear some of the ways you treat every day like Earth Day, and I'm not above bribery to do it!  So, as a bribe and to celebrate my being recognized as one of Circle of Moms Top 25 Eco-friendly Moms, I'll be giving away a copy of The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time.   To enter, just leave a comment either here or on my Facebook page sharing a favorite "green" tip.  The winner of the book will be chosen randomly from all responses Friday, April 22 (Earth Day) at midnight EDT and will be announced on my Facebook page shortly thereafter.  Good luck!
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7 comments:

  1. CrystaApril 19, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    We are blessed to live within walking distance of two of the three schools my children attend. We invest in umbrellas, walking shoes and snow gear instead of filling up the gas tank so often. We save the environment, save money, get excersize every day and promote emotional well-being by spending quality time, usually one on one, with each other on the walks. Earth Day, every day, no matter what the weather!!

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  2. DustiApril 19, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    We're working towards becoming modern homesteaders :) I blog about it at

    www.wheresdusti.blogspot.com <3

    I look forward to reading more of your blog!
    Dusti

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  3. fragmentaerieApril 19, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    The most dramatic change in my life was switching to reusable menstrual products. It's made me so much happier, because my cup works better for me than leaky tampons and smelly plastic pads ever did. Now that I'm off of hbc and my cycle is irregular again, it's been a lifesaver.

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  4. ladybugsmomApril 19, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I make my own laundry detergent which really saves money and helps with my family's sensitive skin, Love your blog.

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  5. Elizabeth WalkerApril 21, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    carpooling to work...

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  6. ginariffelApril 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    We have a garden in the summer but we are now expanding it this year and I'm learning to preserve our bounty with canning. I have been taking many classes through volunteers of america on gardening, planting trees and a variety of other "homesteading" interests.

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  7. magreenApril 21, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I'm pretty sure there isn't a chemical that can't be swapped out for white vinegar ;-)

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