Join the We Campaign!

The We Campaign is the initiative to move the United States to renewable power in 10 years...and it can only happen if we all try to solve it together. Watch the video below, then visit www.wecansolveit.org to add you name to the campaign. For more info, see my post on Posh Mama next Tuesday (9/2).

Non-Toxic Tots Giveaway!

I stumbled across this great new shop for all things safe and natural for wee ones called Non-Toxic Tots. They carry everything from cute organic outfits to safe sippy cups. And guess what, there's a giveaway for a gift certificate to that very shop going on now at Mama K NJ's blog. Its only open until August 30th so get over there and enter!

Win a Moby Wrap and Natural Baby Prize Pack!

Got a minute? Take a super quick and easy survey for Green Mommy Guide! We want to get to know you a little better, and to thank you for helping us out, US readers can enter to win a Moby Wrap, the most fabulous way to carry your kid. And to sweeten the pot, our fantastic friends at Ruby Pinwheels have thrown in an adorable gift pack with an organic onesie and an all-natural diaper creme. All for telling us stuff you already know the answers to!

Take the survey now!

Welcome Posh and Simple Moms!

Fabulous women from around the web are finding their way to Green Mommy Guide, and I believe a welcome is in order!
First of all, welcome to the Simple Mom.net readers. Simple Mom is THE blog for those of us who are looking for some realistic and livable ways to simplify- something we all could use! Her budgeting tips have literally transformed the way my household handles money, and I love the tips on having simple fun :) Welcome to all the ladies who found us from there!

And, once again, we so love all the Posh Mamas that find their way here. I am lucky enough to have a weekly post about Going Green(check for it on Tuesdays!) on Posh Mama, and it has been a joy to meet all of the fantastic women there. Haven't joined Posh Mama yet? You're missing out! Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network is a positive and upbeat community made up of women from around the world. You will feel immediately welcomed as it is the sweetest spot on the 'net. Come hang out, network and make some great friends at www.poshmama.com.

Made with lots and lots of Love!

When I started Green Mommy Guide, my baby, Drew was only 6 weeks old. I knew I wanted to make my own baby food for him for so many reasons:the financial savings, the health benefits, and being able to control exactly what does and what doesn't going into my little guy's body. But I haven't had the chance until the last few weeks. Drew is 6 months old now and has graduated past cereal. He now eats bananas, pears, sweet potatoes, and green beans- all of which has been made with a ton of love by his mama. The "work" (if you can call it that) of making his food is far less time consuming that I thought it might be. We're talking 10 minutes, tops, for a batch that lasts all week. The benefits are beyond what I thought they'd be, too. When Drew gives me a big, orange, organic sweet potato grin, I know its because of something I made for him, not just something I grabbed from a store shelf!

Anyway, I hope everyone's having a great weekend! Stay tuned for a whole new section coming to Green Mommy Guide- I hope you'll find it fun and helpful!

Eco Art Supply giveaway

The fabulous so-much-more-than-a-mom-blog, Livin' With Me, is hosting a great green give-away! They have a gift pack, valued at $70 of eco-friendly art supplies from Stubby Pencil Studios. Stubby Pencil is full of unique ideas for your budding artist with supplies that are safe for your kids and ok for the Earth, like soy crayons, watercolor eco pencils, crayon rocks, recycled sketchbooks, and my personal favorite, "Smencils".

Wanna win? Get over to Livin' With me to enter, and tell them that Green Mommy Guide sent you!

Blog Needs Some Lovin' and Mom Power!

I've been neglecting this blog lately. And that's wrong. It didn't do anything to deserve that!
Things with Green Mommy Guide are really taking off, getting more and more readers and email subscribers every day. I recently read an article in O Magazine talking about how "Soccer Moms" are going to be the ones who change the world when it comes to going green. While I bristle at the term "soccer mom" because I find it dismissive (especially when they use it during elections!), I agree that this change will be largely initiated by moms. We are the ones who largely make the purchasing decisions for the household, and we live in a profit-driven society. We are the ones who are vocal about getting pesticides out of our children's foods, vaccines, and clothing. We are the ones who can connect with each other, be it in person or online, to create a movement.
Anyway, feel free to check back here often for updates and random thoughts and to leave you feedback about Green Mommy Guide. I need your help to keep the site growing!