The wonderful people at Hachette Book Group are helping me give away five copies of Smart Mama's Green Guide by Jennifer Taggart! The books will be shipped directly from the publisher.From the Publisher:
Parents often feel overwhelmed and defenseless against a never-ending recall list of toys and baby products. Deciphering unpronounceable chemicals they encounter every day can be daunting if not impossible. With environmental exposures being closely linked to 70 percent of birth defects, new parents faced with the overwhelming responsibility for their babies' health frequently turn to organic products. But they quickly find they don't have the time to practice a completely green or natural lifestyle.
THE SMART MAMA'S GREEN GUIDE delivers the information busy parents want and the tools to make informed, individual choices without the demand to go all-out green. Packed with practical tips on eliminating or reducing the hidden dangers of toxic chemicals that lurk everywhere, this book will empower readers to control what comes into their homes and make informed decisions instead of relying on government regulation of harmful chemicals.
To be included in the giveaway:
1. Leave a comment here and tell me something you do to live a greener life, include your email (1 entry daily)
2. Leave a comment on the review (coming soon) (1 entry)
3. Post a link to the giveaway on your blog and report it here (1 entry)
4. Become a follower and leave a comment here (or "remind" me you are already a follower so I know you want to be included in this giveaway) (1 entry)
The drawing will be held June 30th. Winners: I will send you each an email, you will need to reply with your address so I can forward it to the publisher or send the book directly to you. In the event that a winner does not respond, I will go to the next name in the drawing and notify them.
This giveaway is open to residents within the United States and Canada, but books will NOT be shipped to PO Boxes.
~ Wendi
Buying quality organic products is the initial move to a healthy, natural, green lifestyle that can bring a good feeling not only to ourselves but as to our environment as well.
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I am also a follower. I would love to win a copy of this book. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I take my own bags to the store and separate some of my trash. I still need to work on that. Please include me in your giveaway.
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I try to buy organic food much as I can. I also use nothing but "green" cleaning products.
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It's a relatively new thing for me, but I've started hang-drying clothes to maximize the energy savings. Between that and cold water washing, laundry doesn't get much more environmentally friendly!
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I carpool with 2 other people from work.
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I save all kinds of cardboard, styrofoam and paper for use as craft supplies at our local preschool storytime. I figure the lower budget will help keep the program running, and it gives junk a new home and use!
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My Thursday 5/28 entry :)
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Except for VERY rare occasions, our family doesn't eat beef. Beef is the single biggest waste of food, energy, power and water. Per pound of beef produced, we waste grain that has twenty times the protein, ten times the fibre and only twice the fat! Not to mention the water and fossil fuel that's wasted! No wonder we're a nation of fatties...
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I save "garbage" to use in different craft projects!
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In the summer, we don't use air conditioning. And our house gets SWELTERING so this is truly a sign of our dedication!
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I can't believe other people aren't racking their brains to come up with more green things daily! This book looks great. Instead of buying flowers, my husband buys me plants. It adds that extra bit of oxygen to the world and lasts much longer!
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I use only natural cleaning products in my house. I actually have a pretty bad phobia where chemicals are concerned. I panic if I even have to hold a bottle of something toxic!
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I recently started buying organic cotton. It's so much softer and comfier than non-organic, and one third of the pesticides used in the world are used on cotton crops, so it's a little way to start reducing that huge amount.
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I turn out lights and turn off electronics behind my family throughout the day! And with some encouragement, they're starting to do it on their own too!
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My 06/08 entry.
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I cook in a tiny toaster oven all summer long. It saves energy and keeps the house so much cooler!
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My 06/12 entry :)
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I've replaced every light bulb in the house and grounds with energy-saving flourescent bulbs, two years ago. Even the ones in the basement and shed...
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Eco-friendly paint is reasonably priced and a great alternitive to regular paint!
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I only fuel my car with ethanol.
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I have an energy evaluation done every year on my house.
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I am now working on doing my part to help the environment by using reusable grocery bags, use greener cleaning products, recycle and compost and try to conserve gas by driving much less. We have a front loader washing machine and we never use the dry cycle on the dishwasher. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
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