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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 challenge right now is making sure we compost! it seems to daunting, and we tried to this summer and had a fruit fly infestation! but i am committed to researching it and trying it again!
i subscribed via email!
Cost. I live with my parents currently and it’s hard for me to live green with a house full of people who care, but not enough.
I just subscribed to your feed through google reader
i subscribed through google reader!
my biggest challenge on making the commitment is laziness~~i am working on it
my biggest challenge is being diligent to my commitment and incorporating new ways to be greener.
i’m subscribed through google reader
Tracking down options and services to either make greener purchases or for things like access to recycling services. We live in a rural area and options can be limited. So we do what we can, but I wish it was just a bit easier sometimes to do more.
And… I subscribe via Bloglines!
Currently I live in Germany and don’t speak much German so I have a hard time shopping green at the German stores, and the American Commissary doesn’t sell too much green or organic.
Hi Mary Teresa: I just happened to see your comment. We lived in Germany for 2 1/2 years until last summer on the economy–not military. I have a post about living green there, but it may not be helpful enough if you’re wanting to go further than that. I felt living there was the most “green” life could make you, but I know it was different for my military friends. I also took German lessons to survive! Hope your experience there is good!
http://sharedfromwayoverhere.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-we-are-that-family-has-gotten-me.html
http://petiteplumporpregnant.blogspot.com/2010/02/simple-life.html
Posted about it!
We have an unreliable water supply, so we often used disposable dishes. Yikes!
I’m subscribed through Google reader.
I subscribe in Google Reader!
As someone just said above, I am a native English speaker in a non-English-speaking country, so that limits the amount of thoughtful shopping I can do ~ it’s hard to ask questions about greener products at my level of language skills! I want to make more of my own health and beauty products at home, for example, but a lot of recipes designed by Americans have ingredients that I can’t find here, etc, etc… Our country just hasn’t really caught onto the “green” concept like parts of the US has… so there’s just not as many options or as much support here. It took me months just to figure out how to recycle. :p
(Thanks so much for a great giveaway! If it’s possible, please only enter me for #3 – yet another thing I can’t find in person here and haven’t managed to order online! – I don’t think I’d be able to use the other prizes and would hate to “waste” anything like that!)
My biggest challenge is trying to grow my own vegies, I’m a really bad gardener so i’m just trying to get out there and keep them alive!
I’m subscribed through Google reader.
I think that convincing others you live with (like my husband) to go green in simple ways without seeming like you’ve jumped off the deep end is the biggest challenge. Also, cleaning well in a green way is challenging.
I’ve also subscribed!
I struggle with the amount of gas we use. Driving is just too convenient and it doesn’t help that we have a minivan that has low mileage.
I subscribed as well!
I guess it would be just he lack of knowledge..at times it seems overwhelming.
I also subscribed!! Thanks!
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My biggest challenge to being green – APATHY! It’s embarrasing to admit but true. We have so many amazing resources available – more that we did even a couple of years ago. The only excuse we have for not making small, consistent changes (well, my excuse) is apathy. D’oh! here’s to changing that!
Finding assistance close to me (ie, farmer’s markets, organic food, recycling center, etc.
Oh, and subscribed – I just have to try for that diva cup! Always wanted to try them, but they’re hard to find in Aus, and expensive on the web!
My biggest challenge is having the discipline to cook meals at home rather than eat out.
I did subscribe via email and I so want to learn to use less. For me the biggest challenge is to stay home more and drive less – save on gas usage and also spend more time on making stuff for our family the ‘green’ way!
The fact that our yard is small is a challenge for me. I would love to grow our own vegetables (I grew up doing so), but I feel so confined! Options as to accomplishing this goal would be great to know.
I think our biggest challenge is stepping past the “obvious”…we recycle, have reduced the use of paper, use green products…but we haven’t yet started composting, gardening (much)…
Subscribed through google reader. Thanks!
My biggest challenge is finding the ingredients and things I need to live a greener life. If you knew where I lived you’d laugh but that’s the way of the world it seems.
My biggest challenge is my lack of a green thumb! I’m working hard at it, but growing herbs and veggies and maintaining a compost is all foreign territory to me!
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I am a subscriber in Google Reader
I subscribed through Google Reader.
I would say using too many paper towels. We’ve done a lot to cut down on our use of other disposable products, but I can’t figure out how to get my bathroom and kitchen really clean without using paper towels!
I’m subscribed via Google Reader!
Our biggest challenge is time and cost. Taking the time to remember and do the little things that take an extra step…washing our cloth napkins when they are all dirty, remembering to take in our reusable grocery bags….these two items I have mastered but time. And cost…to eat greener can cost a lot more.
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My biggest challenge is pop. I’m addicted. It’s evil all-around but I just can’t stop! That and finding local sources for some things is proving to be much more difficult than I thought!
My biggest challenge right now is knowing what to choose when being green and being frugal conflict with each other. A small example is a choice between a free bottle of soap from a national brand or a $10 bottle of Dr. Bronner’s? A few years ago, cost wasn’t a decision-making factor, but now it is. What to do?
The biggest challenge to me is the issue of time! I find that making a point to live organically and green is not easy or quick, but it is definitely worth it!
I am a subscriber through google reader!
I think my biggest challenge is cost. It is worth it, I just have to remind myself of that when I am spending the money.
I subscribed via email. Remembering to take my bags at the grocery store. I think I need to put them on a big key ring and attach them to my purse on my grocery shopping day.
I subscribe via google reader.
I subscribed via Google Reader
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