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Seventh Generation Green Cleaning Kit- Review & Giveaway

Seventh Generation is a company that is committed to being the most trusted brand of household and personal-care products for your home. Their products are healthy and safe for the environment, surfaces, fabrics, pets, and most importantly, our family. Right now, Seventh Generation is looking for real life “Mother Nature” inspirations by offering a “Search […]

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  • Lisa Johnson

    Any cleaning person would love to win these. Thank you pepsi_mom_6@yahoo.com

  • debbiekl

    Since we're potty training my son, I've been battling urine spots on our new carpet. Water and vinegar have worked well to get rid of the smell!

  • deedleweedle

    Only run the washing machine and the dishwasher when they are completely full.

  • Katie

    I'm a follower, and I use baking soda when I clean as a scrubbing agent.

  • melsywsou

    Lemon & salt for those crusty pans

  • Hannah

    lemon juice to clean your sink

  • Wehaf

    Green tip: use baking soda and vinegar to unclog drains.

    urchiken at gmail dot com

  • flowerbaby

    would love to try

  • April

    Wash your clothes in cold water since 90% of energy is heating up water.

    teenytig@sbcglobal.net

  • Megan

    We use recycled paper towels when we need something disposable (for really yucky messes), but use old washcloths and rags for cleaning up regular spills. Even my 2 year old knows to grab one of those to clean up whatever he has spilled!

  • Anonymous

    HORTON111@AOL.COM

    I CLEAN WITH A LOT OF BAKING SODA AND VINEGAR

  • Meg

    I wash my clothes in cold water, take Navy showers (where you turn the water off in the middle), and reuse paper towels.

  • Michael

    My green tip is to use vinegar for a lot of cleaning.
    nanuary16 (at) gmail (dot) com

  • jeske_posse

    I microwave a bowl full of water with about a cup of vinegar to loosen stuck on food. Makes it easy to quickly clean the microwave.

  • littlelatina

    enter me thanks

  • Anonymous

    Replace your household lightbulbs with those high-tech LED ones.
    brandon_ralston@hotmail.com

  • melsywsou

    Use one of those showerheads that decrease the flow when it gets warm but resume it when you are ready to get in.

  • Joannie

    My green tip is to wash your laundry in cold water and hang them out to dry.
    hi_joan_elliott at hotmail dot com

  • llinda29

    My green tip is to shop at yard sales

  • Tamara B.

    Install low flo shower heads to conserve water.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  • Katie

    Save all your empty bottles, paper towel rolls, etc. to use in craft projects. Then recycle them after you're done reusing.
    katiekarr at gmail dot com

  • sksweeps

    I use borax instead of expensive, chemical laden cleaners for my toilet cleaning. If I have a bit of a stain or ring, I add some lemon juice (from my own lemon tree) and let it sit for a while… presto clean!

    sksweeps (at) earthlink (dot) net

  • Jenna Wood

    We have an at home counter top compost bin we purchased from a green shop online!
    six_one_nine_girlie86 (at) yahoo (dot) com

  • Deborah Wellenstein

    Make a commitment to consume less-buy used, and trade for what you need. Thanks!

  • tatertot374

    I keep cloth towels on the counters for quick and easy clean ups or to dry with instead of paper towels.
    thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  • Dawn

    When my bath towels get worn out I cut them up to use them as clean up rags.

  • momznite

    Check out the photos of Edward Burtynsky. It may change the way you see the planet and inspire you to think differently about basic choices such as cleaning products.

  • momznite

    Entered the search for mother nature contest 1.

  • momznite

    Entered the search for mother nature contest 2

  • momznite

    Entered the search for mother nature contest 5.

  • Ms. Autumn

    make sure you turn the water off when you're brushing your teeth

    autumn398 @ yahoo.com

  • socmama

    I replaced most of my household cleaners with water/vinegar solution in a spray bottle and a package of baking soda. It works great!

  • one frugal lady

    I entered the grill daddy giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • Min K

    refill water bottles

  • Anonymous

    Nobody else has inspired me more than seeing the way the planet looks. And watching people just toss bottles and cans out. Fast food wrappers. If that doesn't inspire you to live better and be green, nothing will…

    mzpaw@yahoo.com

  • Katie

    I make my own cleaner from vinegar – saves plastic bottles and money!

    katie_kitty[at]msn[dot]com

  • Katie

    Button #2

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    katie_kitty[at]msn[dot]com

  • Katie

    Button #3

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  • Katie

    Blogroll #3

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  • Holly G.

    I ask to take the items I've purchased without a bag whenever possible.

  • Mary A

    Start a garden or at least try to buy local veggies at a farmer's market. Also, start a compost heap with your veggie scraps. Thanks for the giveaway.
    maryDOTavingerATgmailDOTcom

  • Jenn S.

    Filling up your gas tank at night helps with emissions.

  • Donna C.

    My green tip is that I make my own compost to use in my garden. I don't use paper plates and use vinegar & baking soda for most of my cleaning

  • Donna C.

    follow and tweet (2)

  • the cossick house

    we make our own laundry detergent with borax, plain white soap and arm & hammer washing soda. you only need a tablespoon a load!! (and it actually works)

  • Jessica

    Use canvas bags instead of plastic bags when shopping.

    sundaygirl at gmail dot com

  • lindseyloo

    definitely don't use the plastic shopping bags!!!

    linds727@gmail.com

  • Laura

    Recycle everything you can! It's really easy to do and makes a huge difference for the environment.

  • terri142

    Recycle as much as possible.

  • terri142

    I follow you on twitter(terri142)and tweeted!

  • sarbear3490

    Using a reusable shopping bag is my favorite 'green tip'

  • chlorinebrain

    I line dry almost all of our clothes!

  • ky2here

    Twitter follower ky2here1, here's my tweet:

  • Karen

    You don't need as much laundry detergent as indicated by the cap. Use less and your clothes will still get just as clean.

  • Anonymous

    lemon juice to clean ty.
    vivianbl@olg.com

  • Laureen

    Tip: Bring own reusable containers to restaurants to bring home leftovers.

    lmarston AT yahoo DOT com

  • Barbarawr

    Do all your laundry once a week. That way your dryer only has to heat up one time, and saves a lot of energy

  • Barbarawr

    I follow you on twitter and tweeted

  • Barbarawr

    I follow you on twitter and tweeted – #2

  • msrodeobrat

    hang out your clothes instead of drying them in the dryer

    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com

  • lisa

    Bring your own totes to the grocery store as opposed to using bags. msmith572@yahoo.com

  • lisa

    Button:

    msmith572@yahoo.com entry 3

  • Jennifer Neal

    Use reusable bags at the store!

  • Midday Escapades

    My green tip is to fill up a personal water bottle instead of using water bottles that you have to dispose of.

  • kristi k

    Don't waste food. Eat what you buy and only buy what you can eat. Freeze food if you cooked too much or bought too much.

  • Lo

    We've been using cloth napkins and rags to reduce waste. Thanks!

  • Lo

    Here's my tweet #2:

  • Yona

    Save boxes and other packing material from the packages that you receive so that you can recycle by using for the packages that you need to send out. Save money too. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

  • OneDayItWillBeAlright

    I use baking soda and vinegar to clean my drains. Easier on your pipes and the environment.

  • Pamela S

    My green tip is to eliminate disposable items such as paper towels, plates, or napkins, and replace them with reusable items. Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

  • Pamela S

    Voted for you #2.
    Thanks so much! pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

  • Auriette

    I never throw fabric in the trash. If it's still in good shape, it can go to a thrift store. Sometimes pieces can be cut out of something that's stained or torn, and the pieces can be used as cleaning rags or as patches for a nice quilt (depending on your free time and ability). A nice piece of fabric can be used to wrap a gift (that old satin skirt that doesn't fit any more makes a very stylish wrap). Use your imagination and don't let anything go to waste.

  • Lori

    Making your own cleaners is easier than you think, laundry detergent for example is easy, cheap, and green.
    lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you at Top Baby Blog
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you at Top Baby Blog
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you 2
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    My green tip is that baking soda works as a great cleaner and can even scub off scuff marks with it.
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you at Top Baby Blog
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you 2
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    My green tip is that baking soda works as a great cleaner and can even scub off scuff marks with it.
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    My green tip is that baking soda works as a great cleaner and can even scub off scuff marks with it.
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you at Top Baby Blog
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you 2
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    My green tip is that baking soda works as a great cleaner and can even scub off scuff marks with it.
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you 2
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you at Top Baby Blog
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    My green tip is that baking soda works as a great cleaner and can even scub off scuff marks with it.
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you 2
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • Deborah

    Hang your clothes outside to dry on laundry day.

  • Mel

    Buy rechargeable batteries – you will find yourself gaining back your investment in no time.

  • Julie

    don't buy bottled water-use a clothesline for drying clothes outside

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

  • Julie

    # 2 voted for you-good luck 🙂

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

  • karen

    I use the water from my fish tank to water the garden. My plants love it.

    president(dot)peaches(at)hotmail(dot)com

  • Becky

    My own green tip is that instead of using detergents in your carpet cleaner..try to use just plain old hot water..it gets out a lot.

  • Shelli

    We now use a water filter with our tap water instead of using plastic water bottles and use aluminum refillable bottles when we are on the go.

  • tsue

    My tip:
    get the whole family involved! I found my kids are really motivated to help our household maximize our recycling efforts. My son loves "scoring" recyclable items into our bins in the garage. Both kids are great about helping to make sure no recyclable items make it into our trash!

    thanks for the opportunity!
    tsue1136 at yahoo dot com

  • tsue

    voted for you on top mommy blogs.
    you are ranked 35 with 472 votes! Good luck!
    entry 2
    tsue1136 at yahoo dot com

  • tsue

    follow you on twitter as tsue1136 and retweeted

    entry 2
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  • tsue

    grabbed your cute new button, is on my right sidebar @

    entry 1
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  • tsue

    commented on babies at 6 months post.
    what a cutie!
    tsue1136 at yahoo dot com

  • Gianna

    I grow my own fruit, veggies and herbs.

  • brianpiero

    Thanks for the giveaway…save orange peel, or cut up a lemon into wedges and save in the freezer: use a few of the frozen orange peelings or lemon chunks as a garbage disposal freshener by turning on the faucet, turning on the disposal, and throwing a frozen chunk or two in !

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

  • brianpiero

    Following you via Twitter: @brianpiero

    Tweeted:

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  • tina reynolds

    We recycle egg cartons by making them little mini planters for the kids they love it. thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  • missrantsypants

    We grow veggies, and plant trees.

    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

  • Sondra

    Add a splash of vinegar to your dish water. Also use vinegar in the dishwasher as a rinse aid.

  • jessilynn

    We stopped buying bottled water and went back to using a cup and getting it out of the spigot. When I even stop and think of why we spent money to buy water it seems ridiculous..lol. We also wash all of our clothes in cold water and recycle any plastic and paper. TY for the giveaway!

  • jessilynn

    Voted for you on Top Baby Blogs, you are in 33rd place! 🙂 entry #2

  • carolpie

    Use white vinegar for fabric softener.

    spencer1953 at gmail dot com-carol.

  • FDP 4 Life

    you can reuse bread sacks and things like that, save a ziploc
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

  • susan1215

    I refill my water bottles and take a bag to the grocery store.

  • carolpie

    Tweet!~http://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/15134198102

  • theolotto

    Wash laundry in cold water. They will still get clean.

  • arla

    After using baking soda box to freshen your fridge dump it down the drain to freshen/deodorize too.
    lighthousee27(at)gmail.com

  • arla

    I have your button

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  • arla

    #2 Following you on Twitter (id- litehouse27) & Retweeted.

  • Cyndi

    Reusable shopping bags used for giftgiving instead of GiftBags. My friends and family now look forward to receiving the most colorful ones I can find. cyndismith@bellsouth.net

  • Sandra

    Elbow grease is the most important and least toxic cleaner that exists.

  • A Mom's Take

    voted on top baby blogs 5/31
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  • Sandra

    Elbow grease is the least toxic cleaner there is

When Will My Baby Sleep Through The Night?

Little man didn’t sleep through the night for a long time. I didn’t mind the nights he wakes to eat a bit, but the nights that he woke up to play could be exhausting, so I researched baby sleep tips to how to get your baby sleeping through the night. There is just no way […]

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  • JDaniel4's Mom

    I remember the non-sleeping nights! I was in a fog all day.

  • Penelope

    That is how it was for a while, but I was fighting his natural pattern so it's really my own fault. Now it's pretty smooth sailing.

  • Zeemaid

    Great post. Every baby is different and gradually mom and baby falls into a routine. You are so right about the… this is how it's going to be so stop complaining. Once I realized like you that the feeds were over quick etc, I was much more relaxed about it and found I could cope with being woken up because I knew it wasn't going to be for hours. Just keep with the mantra, every baby grows up and eventually you will get there. Break it down into six month segments periods of adjustments and each phase doesn't seem so long. 🙂

  • Penelope

    The time is passing so quickly too! I don't want to miss a minute of it being impatient or aggravated. What else is more important after all?

  • *ashley bridger

    i love your blog. cant wait till my baby sleeps through the night. come visit me at my blog

  • Kat

    Every baby is definitely different, still waiting for my little girl to STTN. I was spoiled with her older sister who did at 5 weeks, lols. It's not so bad now that it's once or twice a night and only to eat and then back to sleep, so glad we are over the every couple hours through the night and wanting to stay awake and play phase too!

  • vedette

    My older sister recently had a baby(3 months ago) and she is always complaining about not being able to sleep at night because the baby isnt sleeping. I will deffinately tell her these tips and im sure they will help alot. thanks soo much!

JustJen Custom Shirts and Clothing- Review

Everyone has seen celebrities and brides wearing personalized hoodies, tees, and sweatpants personalized with sparkling crystals. They are everywhere- Britney Spears wore customized girl sweats and a bride shirt before her wedding, they’ve been featured on The Bachelorette, bridal parties everywhere sashay around in matching wedding tees, and newlyweds are often gifted with matching “Mr […]

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  • Lady V dZine

    Too cute!

  • Anne @ cheap custom shirts

    JustJen custom t shirts are really nice and fashionable. I like the maternity t shirt with the words “Due in May”. It’s really eye catching and very unique. Thanks for sharing.

My First Mother’s Day

This year I celebrated my first Mother’s Day, and it was a terrific day. We had breakfast after church with my mom, sister (a new mom), her mother-in-law, and our sister-in-law, and of course, all our men came out to celebrate this special mothers day. I later had dinner with just my two men, and […]

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  • Susan M. Heim

    Happy First Mother's Day! The first one is always very special!

  • Shana

    Happy first Mother's Day! Your son is such a cutie.

  • JDaniel4's Mom

    I totally love the coat. JDaniel had a rabbit coat as a baby.

  • Kat

    Glad to hear you had a great First Mother's Day!

  • Penelope

    Thank you…it was a great day! And Happy Mother's Day back.

  • Penelope

    JDMom, that is so cute! A bunny 🙂

    Kat, your baby is sooo cute! Once they start rolling over though, they are on their way all over your home.

  • Shop with Me Mama (Kim)

    So cute! What a pretty family 🙂

Coach Shopper Handbag Giveaway

I love pretty handbags, especially those in great colors, like this pink leather handbag by Coach called a Penelope Shopper. Not kidding….Coach really has a great line of products called the Penelope line, in classic styles, and this shopper handbag in pink is not only gorgeously styled, but the perfect color for the spring and […]

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