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Welcome back to Simple Organic!
If this is your first time here, make sure you read yesterday’s post to learn all about Simple Organic, meet the contributors, and see what we have in store for the upcoming months. To celebrate the launch of Simple Organic and the Simple Living Media network, we have an awesome giveaway today for one lucky reader of each SLM blog. Yep, that’s right – all the following items will go to only one winner here on Simple Organic.
But be sure to check out each of the other SLM blogs to see what their prize package giveaway includes; it’s a pretty exciting collection. Here’s what’s included in this fabulous prize package giveaway here on Simple Organic:
1. Laundry Tree
Laundry Tree is a great company that began with a quest for a gentle, natural, low-sudsing, affordable way to get clean clothes. They found that in Soapnuts, and decided that Soapnuts are so wonderful that they wanted everyone to know about them.
According to Laundry Tree’s website, “Soapnuts are the fruit of a tree (Sapindus Mukorossi), found primarily in the Himilayas, and they are an EXCELLENT alternative to traditional laundry detergents. They are simply harvested, de-seeded, and then dried in the sun. The outer shell of the soapnut contains saponin, a natural substance known for its ability to cleanse and wash.”
Laundry Tree believes in paying a fair and ethical wage to the farmers they work with, which I really appreciate and they also have a 100% risk-free money-back guarantee, good for up to eight weeks after purchase. I love that Laundry Tree offers a safe and natural way to clean laundry, while adhering to the highest standards for ethics in their business.
The winner will receive one (1) Deluxe Soapnut Kit.
2. Bummis Diapers
Bummis Diapers was started back in the 1980′s by three mothers around a kitchen table who decided to begin making the diapering products that they wanted but just couldn’t find. They have since outgrown that kitchen table and expanded to serve the needs of cloth-diapering mamas all over the world.
If you have ever wanted to try cloth diapers, the Organic Cotton Diaper Kit is a perfect way to begin. It includes 18 baby size (15+ lbs) prefold diapers, two Super Whisper Wraps and two Super Brites size medium, one large roll Bio-soft liners, five reusable stay dry liners, a fabulous wet bag, and a user guide. Everything you need to get started is right here.
This Organic Cotton Diaper Kit would also make a great gift for a mother-to-be. I love that the diapers in this kit are made of certified organic cotton, the most gentle diaper you could ask for.
The winner will receive one (1) Bummis Organic Cotton Diaper Kit.
3. The DivaCup
The DivaCup: This company was begun by a mother-daughter team who saw the need to offer a safe and environmentally-responsible alternative to tampons and sanitary pads. With a combined 38 years of experience in natural feminine hygiene, they have created a fabulous product that women can feel good about using.
A menstrual cup made of silicon, the DivaCup is a reusable, safe, frugal, and environmentally sound option. It is available in two sizes, and comes complete with detailed instructions.
You will love using the DivaCup – I have used it for two years and I will never switch back to the traditional options. The DivaCup also saves you money since it is a reusable option, as well as keeps tons of feminine hygiene products and packaging out of our landfills.
The winner will receive one (1) DivaCup in the size of your choice.
4. [Me] & Goji
[Me] & Goji is a custom artisanal cereal company based in New England. It was started by three friends who had a vision to revolutionize the cereal industry and save the environment at the same time. The cereal is hand-mixed, and with each purchase you have the option to contribute one dollar to offset the CO2 emissions from the creation and shipping of your cereal. That dollar is then invested in renewable energy projects.
Creating your own custom cereal on their website is both fun and simple. You choose your base, add items like nuts, seeds, fruits, and spices, and can even put your own picture on your package. They have gluten-free options, and pre-mixed combinations to choose from, as well. The cereal is shipped via Fed-Ex in an airtight cereal capsule that contains 50% more cereal than the average box at the grocery store.
I am currently loving the gluten-free base with almonds, blueberries, raspberries, coconut, and chia seeds. It’s a delicious way to start the morning, and knowing that [Me] & Goji is working hard to help restore the earth, well, that makes you feel pretty good when you’re eating it, too.
The winner will receive one (1) free custom cereal capsule from [Me] & Goji.
5. Amanda Blake Soule’s Books
For those unfamiliar with the work of Amanda Blake Soule, you are in for a treat. Amanda has been blogging for a number of years now, and in 2008 she released her first book, The Creative Family
Offering myriad ideas for creating your own family traditions and memories, savoring the seasons, and inspiring your children to find their creativity, the book has become a wonderful resource for parents everywhere. In 2009, she released her second book, Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials Into New Family Treasures. It was greeted with the same enthusiasm that her first book garnered, and together they have become favorites for families who want to create their own traditions and memories, in a creative and yet frugal fashion. These books are a terrific addition to any home library.
The winner will receive one (1) copy of The Creative Family and one (1) copy of Handmade Home.
How to Win
Everyone has three chances to win. Choose one or all three!
1. Comment on this post, and answer this question: What is your biggest challenge when it comes to green living?
2. Subscribe to Simple Organic by email or in your feed reader. Leave a separate comment letting me know you’ve subscribed.
3. Blog about this giveaway. Leave a separate comment with your blog or post address.
This giveaway will end this Saturday, February 13, at 11:59 p.m. PST. I hope you win!
Be sure to check out the giveaway baskets on Simple Mom, Simple Kids, Simple Bites, and Simple Homeschool for more chances to win!
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My biggest green challenge has been getting the family to participate!
I blogged it too!
Eating organic. Living overseas in Japan – where we have limited access to organic meats and produce – make it difficult for me to feed my family the way I really want to. I’m enjoying our time while we’re here, but I’m looking forward to a return to the US where I can live more “green”.
Our biggest challenge when it comes to green living is cost. My husband has been furloughed from his job for over a year, and we’ve had to cut a lot things out of the budget. But we do find ourselves reusing and repurposing things more!
My biggest challange is being consistant when it is not the easiest choice. Cost also is a factor.
Heather
My biggest challenge is honestly recycling milk jugs and tin cans…our recycling center has odd hours and we can only go about once every 2 months when the schedules align perfectly…which means we get a huge backlog of the stuff and end up throwing some out b/c we don’t have the room for it
But I do gardening, cloth diapers, water saving, no chemical cleaning, buy 99% organic, recycle soda cans/bottles, but to not be able to do something so basic in green living is frustrating!
I subscribe!
My biggest challenge is the expense. It can be more expensive to buy “green” products, and I’m having difficulties reconciling my desire to be green with my desire to…save “green,” I guess.
I subscribed via email.
I think I’m going to enjoy this new site! Two of my favorite products were mentioned!!! I LOVED Bummis for both my single baby and my twins!! AND since having kids I have used ONLY the DIVA CUP (that’s almost 10 years, now) and nothing else!! It is hands down the best thing to come along for your period – I can’t say enough about it!! Don’t enter me for this b/c I already have one and don’t need diapers. For those of you who don’t win, check out the DIVA CUP!
I subscribe via reader.
I subscribe in Google Reader.
My biggest challenge: not being overwhelmed by ALL the information out there! I’m excited about your blog helping with that =)
I’ve been reading Simple Mom for about a month now, and am very excited about Simple Organic. Just subscribed…
I subscribed via Google Reader!
On RSS feed via Bloglines. Always looking for new GREEN ideas!
Thanks for this new source of information!
My biggest challenge right now is planning. When I take the time to plan meals, snacks, grocery trips etc. it is much easier to stick with my green ideals. When meals are eaten on the fly it becomes too easy to stop and pick something up — or buy something processed at the grocery store.
My biggest challenge when it comes to green living is conserving water. While I don’t leave the water on while brushing my teeth or take excessively long showers I do find myself using a lot of water in the kitchen…rinsing dishes before they go in the dishwasher, washing fruits/veggies, constantly wiping down counters, hand washing dishes.
My biggest challenge is that none of my friends give a hoot about this stuff. They think I’m a fanatic for trying to avoid disposable, single-use plastic, for avoiding high-fructose corn syrup, etc. Its hard to go to their houses and see all the thoughtless waste.
I subscribed via email.
I subscribed via email!
We are getting much better at being “green”, but we still produce way too much trash, especially in things like paper towels and napkins, which would be easy to remedy by just using cloth, but have been to lazy. Not to mention the diapers. Oh the diapers! Yes, we use disposables. I tried cloth when my older son was just over a year and after a few months we went back to disposables because I just couldn’t keep his crazy-sensitive skin from getting raw. So any tips you have about that would be great, too! Super excited about this new website! Thanks!
The biggest barrier we have to going green is making tons of switches to our way of life. So we change things gradually as it makes sense to our family.
I’m following you!
My biggest challenge is consistency. I get excited to change and try new things, then I slowly lose momentum and don’t keep up quite so much. We have especially gotten back into the habit of more paper items rather than cloth and it’s something that I’ve been trying to be very conscious of recently.
I would have to say my challenge is reducing waste from our household and eliminating chemical cleaning products (since I have a husband who loves accumulating them =).
I just subscribed! Thanks.
I subscribe through Google Reader. I have trouble finding good, green cleaning options that actually work. I would also like to grow some vegetables this year, but my husband and I have a hard time keeping our grass alive!
My biggest overall challenge is keeping up with our garden- it’s not much of an issue right now, but it’s hard to find time to find time to keep even my little suburban garden neat in the middle of homeschooling, ball practice, and household chores. Thankfully my husband puts in a lot of time or it would be a complete waste!
I subscribed yesterday after the announcement of SLM- very exciting!!!
I am brand spanking new to green living, so truthfully, EVERYTHING seems like a big challenge. But for now, it’s how to live without plastic bags.
I am subscribed via RSS feeds. Look forward to reading upcoming posts.
I subscribed using the RSS reader!
i blogged:
http://bodhibaby.blogspot.com/2010/02/simple-media-giveaways.html
http://traditionalsimplicity.com/?p=11 Blogged about it!
The biggest challange for me about green living is the expinse. I love the idea of living green. I have taken steps that fit into our budget and will continue to make strides as we can. I love our world and want my children to not take it for granted. We are so blessed to have so many wonderful and natural resources, but also so spoiled and unaware of how to use them. I am thankful for websites that help me try to make a better environment for my family.
My biggest challenge when it comes to green living is all the green washing that is occurring now. I am advocate for real food and knowing your ingredients in everything: food, personal care products, makeup, etc. By no means am I an expert, I am a mom on a learning curve. It just saddens me when people buy an “organic” shampoo that really still has nasty chemicals in it. . . not so “green” after all.
My biggest challenge when it comes to green living is cost. I’ve figured out green things that are actually cheaper in some cases but often the “greenest” option is either less effective, more expensive, or both.
Ditto on the gardening – we have tried, but we do not have green thumbs (and not a lot of light in our backyard.) I just can’t seem to make it work, but I would love to grow, eat, and can my own veggies.
My biggest challenge is living paper free. I love paper towels!
My biggest challenge is finding room in our budget to buy local, sustainable meat. We’re able to justify the cost of other organic food, but the meat is much more of an investment!
I subscribed via Google Reader.
I’ve just subscribed in Google Reader. Looking forward to reading more!
I subscribed via e-mail
I am 1) trying to convince my husband to join me with the cloth diapers, so this would be an amazing way to jump start it. 2) we get all these ideas and then it is implementing for finding the up front costs. Those would be my biggest challenges
Our biggest challenge right now is paper consumption. We’re trying to go more paperless in 2010 and it’s more difficult that I thought!
My biggest challenge going green is the extra money that organic always costs. It is worth it but I just don’t always have it!
My biggest issue is consistency. When time is running short, or funds are low, it’s so easy to resort back to the mainstream ways of life. So one of my goals for this year is to make the “natural” option the easiest for our family.
I subscribe via bloglines.
Paper towels……. I cannot get rid of them no matter how hard I try…
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