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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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we really have two big challenges for us. first is the cost of going completely green. we are a one income family (i just became a SAHM mom 18 months ago:) we want to be green it’s just really hard (cost of produce/organic meat).
our second problem is support. we love our family and friends but they are not so supportive of when we visit. EG- no one wants to help change our cloth diaper baby or deal with cloth wipes or we only want our kids drinking soy, or we haven’t used paper plates in 4 years.
but . . . everyone is trying more now that they see how important this is not just for our family but the world.
My biggest challenge is the shopping around for solutions that work. The products can be sooo expensive, which I am okay with, but not when you want to try one out! If it doesn’t work, then you’ve essentially wasted all that money! (ie makeup, soaps, cleaning products…)
I think my biggest challenge is my perfectionism…. we are and have been making small incremental changes for the last few years and I realize that is the way to do it, especially with 4 small kids in the house. However, there are things that I could be doing but I’m not b/c I don’t have it all together.
My biggest challenge when it comes to a sustainable lifestyle is reminding myself that a little extra effort (or “inconvenience”) can make a huge difference when done everyday.
I subscribe in Google Reader.
I hope this isn’t a repeat – I tried to post before, but I don’t think it went through. There are two things that can be a challenge for me: The cost of buying organic and also identifying truly green products and services, as opposed to those that label themselves green to make a few extra bucks.
I think my biggest challenge when trying to live green is understanding that you cannot change everything at once. It takes time and knowledge to make big transitions.
I’m a subscriber via google reader.
My biggest challenge is being green and frugal. Second to that is product availability.
I have 5 kids — three 2 year olds (super cute & super messy) — and sometimes I fall into the convenience trap with things like paper towels.
We are always trying to be more green though… we know it is worth it.
Making my way to the farmers market on a saturday morning. I like to be lazy on the weekends!
I subscribe in Google Reader.
I subscriped through email.
I subscribed through email.
My biggest challenge to green living is staying away from cheap, non sustainable clothing. Its too easy to grab the cute $5 t-shirt that I know I shouldn’t.
The biggest challenge is cost. I hate that it boils down to $$ but many times it does.
The “convenience” factor of a lot of things. With 3 (and a half) kids 5 & under, I try to teach them to reduce, reuse, and recycle, but have found it difficult for ME to apply these in some areas of our life. And just a general lack-of-knowledge of appropriate substitues I can use…
? What is your biggest challenge when it comes to green living?
The whole concept of green living is challenging, isn’t it!?! And because of that, when you succeed, it is sooooo satisfying! Every new committment I make in my home and with my children, and hearing them educate our extended family and friends with their knowledge is all worth the challenge!!! Thanks for your inspiration and committment!! Oh, and I subscribed thru email too!
My biggest problem is staying motivated. Sometimes taking the easy route is just too tempting. I’m working on it one step at a time though. If I look at where I am now compared to where I was even 2 years ago, progress has been made!
We subscribed via email!!! Thank you so much for your inspiration and committment!
What’s our biggest challenge in green living? I feel like it’s all a big challenge, but so worth the committment. And when we chose to sacrifice lil conveniences for a greater good, I feel overjoyed that we’ve done it! Listening to my lil children explain to family/friends/strangers the importance of why we do the things we do, I’m inspired to do more……….it’s all worth the challenges, REALLY!!!
My biggest challenge is definitely limiting the use of paper towels. I am a germaphobe and have a hard time using cloth for kitchen counters!
I am a subscriber!
The biggest challenge to going green is to let go of the products we’ve always used (i.e. cleaners, do green cleaners really work? they’re usually more expensive are they worth it?, are they really green or is that just advertising?) and taking the leap of faith. The next challenge is to convince my family to take the leap with me. I’ve been trying to make subtle changes without them realizing it but we’re far from green.
I subscribe through my google reader. Thanks!
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Oh yeah, I’m also subscribed on google reader…
My biggest challenge when it comes to living green is changing how my family views convenience. Rather than grabbing a towel to clean up a spill, it seems like a convenient habit to just grab the paper towels.
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Weaning myself from the car. With two small kids, it’s so much easier than public transit.
I’ve subscribed via Google Reader.
Our biggest challenge when it comes to green living is finding affordable products when reusing, repurposing or making our own is not possible.
My biggest challenge is getting my kids to remember to turn lights off, and simple energy saving things around the house. One way we’re living greener right now is by using cloth diapers with my 7 week old – the Bummis are fantastic! With my other 2 sons we didn’t have a washer/dryer so couldn’t maintain the cloth system, but now that we are in a house we have been using cloth since he was a week old.
My hubby is my greatest challenge! My kids are on board, but my hubby thinks it’s much more work… he’s so unbelievably gracious and thoughtful about my time… and he would rather use paper napkins and paper plates than see me do another load of laundry or more dishes…
The expense is another challenge. It’s just more expensive (in SOME areas). We’re a family of four, living on a LOUISIANA teacher’s salary. We’re happy and content… but our budget can only handle so much stretching before it will snap altogether.
My biggest challenge is time and convenience. With young children, those have to be big factors in my decisions, and when it’s a matter of green versus quick/convenient, it’s hard to choose green.
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Cost and commitment are my biggest challenges.
I’m an email subscriber!
My biggest challenge right now is convenience. It’s so much easier, for example, to just grab paper towels or napkins instead of a cloth that will need to be washed and dried. Also, training my kids to grab the cloth instead of the paper, too!
Access and availability are a concern in a rural area. Cost is an upfront factor but we are doing a little bit each quarter of the year and that has helped us stay with our new green options.
My biggest challenge is how it can be inconvenient at times.
I subscribed via email, too!
I’m a subscriber via Google Reader – thanks!
Biggest challenge is the cost of organic! I try to budget for it but it is a bit out of control, here in CA. Great giveaway, thanks!
knowing where to start amidst the chaos of babies…
My biggest challenge with green living is trying to make sure the “green choice” is convenient enough – otherwise I won’t do it.
I definitely subscribed to my feed reader!
subscribed via e-mail!
cost is my biggest obstacle in going green. i find it hard to live green when often, though certainly not all the time, this means spending more money.
Just subscribe via email
I have really failed at composting since winter hit MN. The compost pile is waaaay across the yard through waist high drifts and I’m too lazy to trudge out there.
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