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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 is finding simplfied ways to be green so that my family will be involved
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My biggest problem is how much I love my very long, very hot showers. I’m working on it, though!
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I subscribe by RSS reader, I have been waiting for this blog to start up, I’m very excited!
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My biggest challenge is getting in the habit of making green choices and using green products. Right now I just automatically do things the old way unless I think about it, which I need to do more of!
The hardest part about living a green lifestyle for me is getting my husband on board with it. We recently switched to using cloth napkins which he is ok with- and he actually uses them.
the hardest part for me of being green is getting rid of paper in the kitchen, it is just so convenient. I’ve been trying to ‘train’ myself to reach for a cloth instead of a paper towel for the yucky messes where I just want to throw it away. For quick clean ups, it’s easy, but it’s cleaning up chicken juice or something like that where I just can’t switch over!
My biggest challenge is food. Gardening, getting to the Farmer’s Market, etc. Baby steps will get us there though!
Awesome! Loving these giveaways!
I subscribe too!
My biggest challenge in being green is getting past the convenience factor of some non-green habits. I just don’t have time to do all the green things I want to do, and sometimes convenience just seems like a higher priority at the time!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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oops, I was supposed to say what my biggest challenge is: It is definitely knowledge and the convenience factor!
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My biggest challenge of being green is getting past the convenience factor of some of my non-green habits. I don’t have time to do all the earth-friendly, healthy things I want to do. So, sometimes convenience wins.
I think cost is the biggest issue. I’m concerned about what we put into our bodies (food) and onto our bodies (products) but can’t always afford to make the better choices. So then when I’m eating something I know should be organic, or using something like lotion or shampoo with lots of chemicals, it’s hard to enjoy.
Biggest challenge is finding support in our small town. I even get weird looks when I get out my reusable bags at the grocery store.
My biggest challenge to green living is getting my husband and kids to buy in to it. They are fine with making changes as long as they’re not more expensive or inconvenient for them – which they sometimes are during the transition period!
I subscribe through Google Reader.
I think sometimes knowing where to go next is the hardest for me. We use cloth diapers, cloth napkins, recycle, try to buy organic food. Do I tackle composting next, move more into natural/tradition food prep, etc? What will work for our family?
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I don’t think this posted when I tried it last time. If it did, my apologies!
I was your first bloglines subscriber!
I would say that my biggest challenge would be all of it. Growing up the way I did, living green was never part of the agenda. As an adult, it’s hard to figure out how to change those lifestyle choices.
My biggest green living challenge is the other people in the house. My habits are in place but I find I have to hide paper towels and the trash can to have the reusable towels and recycling/composting used more often.
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I also subscribe through my google feeder!
I subscribed – using my rss reader.
And my biggest challenge is probably the cost. While a lot of green practices are actually cheaper (ie cleaning products), others, like organic food, cost a lot more.
Hi, my biggest challenge is to get rid of old habits. Also to find the information about how to live green, I need to be educated about this new life style. Thanks to this blog, now I have a guide in how to start.
One thing I struggle with is trying to be realistic about what I can and cannot handle in terms of time and money. I want to go paperless, but with three kids under three, sometimes actually using a paper towel is better than not being able to dig myself out from under the laundry (clothes, diapers, sheets, towels, etc.) Also, I’d like to eat all organic, but with one income (and student loans!) that can be tough. Still, it’s worth the effort.
I’ve signed up for your RSS feed and looking forward to more articles.
Have to say it’s the cost factor that’s the biggest challenge. That and availability of organic items in our area.
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Our biggest challenge is with our 1923 home, it’s so difficult to insulate and we can’t afford to replace windows. Energy consumption – check! Insulated window coverings – check! Lowered thermostat – check! Proper lightbulbs – check! But still with 3 floors of family it’s not as good as we wish.
My biggest struggle has been trying to “convert” a spouse who didn’t grow up thinking this way.
Oh and I subscribed in Google, you are on my homepage.
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My biggest challenge is finding time to research alternatives to items I want to replace in my life; cleaning products, food items, etc. However I also agree with zzipper as to my other hindrance being other people in my house. My husband is a “junk” food king and I don’t mean candy. I mean that his peanut butter has more “junk” ingredients in it than I can pronounce, and the same with his “syrup” which is a sticky sugar concoction that sits right next to the real maple syrup in the fridge.
I’m a subscriber!
hardest challenge is getting my habits and time management to follow the mental shift towards living more simply and more organically.
Oh, our biggest challenge for green living is local produce in the winter! Seattle doesn’t have much light during this time of year, making it difficult to get too many things locally. We’re going to try some new things in our own garden this summer/autumn to see what we can do about that!
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