Hope, inspiration and a green clean giveaway for Earth Day 2008!

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Happy Earth Day all of you Green & Clean Moms out there!!!! What a beautiful day! I have barely been on the computer because the children I have been taking walks, planting, and picking up garbage. I opened up my inbox and had an email from the Environmental Defense Fund and thought I’d share this very inspiring video. It speaks of hope and possibility and I think if more of us mommies unite there is indeed hope and possibility.

I also want to take a few sentences to firmly stand behind a product I so firmly believe in and a company, Shaklee. You can listen hereto my thoughts and feelings about Shaklee and the word “green”, in a recent interview I had with the company. I do not toot my own horn often and say I am a Shaklee Distributor because that is not what this “blog” is about, however, today seems like a very fitting place to tell you my feelings and point out to you while many companies are making their products “green” they are not a “green” company. Did you know that Shaklee was the first company to be certified climate neutral by the E.P.A., among other great environmental feats and connections? These are reasons I am with this company and their products are right for me and my family. Click here to watch a recent clip from the Rachel Ray show and what she has to say about the products.

I’d like to do a giveaway, sponsored by, myself! For one lucky family I would like to giveaway some green cleaners, that I love! To enter this contest I would like for you to do two things. GIVEAWAY CLOSED.

1) Leave a post with your spam proof email.
2) If you have a natural and non-toxic green cleaning tip or short cut for the home or garden tell us about it.

Begins Earth Day and end on Mother’s Day…two very honorable days!

Of course, when you stumble me, dig me or subscribe I get more of the oh so “green” Google juice and I can’t get enough of that!!! If you have time you might want to also check out this wonderful article I was emailed from Kiwi (my favorite green mom magazine)! Happy Earth Day!

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215 Responses to “Hope, inspiration and a green clean giveaway for Earth Day 2008!”

  1. 1 Momma On The Go Says:
    April 22nd, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    Happy Earth Day! I wish I had some great piece of advice to add but I’m still very new to trying to make my family green (having trouble remembering my green bags when I go food shopping). My students did try to convince me that working today would hurt the environment because we use pencils and paper that come from trees. A valiant effort but it didn’t fly.

  2. 2 KnitterMama Says:
    April 23rd, 2008 at 1:40 am

    Happy Earth Day! My piece of advice is to think creatively about how to conserve water–I let water that has boiled cool and pour it into my plants, I pour tea that has not been consumed also into plants, and the list goes on–humidifier water too!

  3. 3 Rachel Says:
    April 23rd, 2008 at 4:01 am

    Hello! My mom sold Shaklee when I was growing up! An easy green tip that my family tries to follow is really simple…take off those shoes when you come in the door! Leaves all the dirt and street chemicals on the rug instead of inside the rest of the house…and it does not cost a thing!
    Rachel in MN
    I am stumbling you too!

  4. 4 Michelle Says:
    April 23rd, 2008 at 4:53 am

    Happy Earth Day to you! I still have a ways to go with my kids (see today’s post!), but at 2 and 4, what do you expect? We do what we can though, and hopefully it’ll sink in eventually.

    My tip? I go to the local coffee places and ask for their grounds (which would otherwise be tossed) and to the haircut places and ask for their trimmings (ditto). I mix those two in with the dirt which does three things:
    1) It removes waste from landfills
    2) It helps keep the deer away (hair)
    3) It is a great fertiziler, especially for tomatoes I think (both, but mostly the coffee grounds)

    What it doesn’t do: cost me a dime!

    Oooo, and my other favorite — regular old vinegar kills plants errr weeds. I pour just a bit on my sidewalk if weeds start to come up by the driveway or in my landscaping if one of the pricker plants come up, a bit of vinegar. Totally non-toxic and it kills those buggers in a couple of hours.

    I’m done for now :)

    ahnya /at/ excite dot (com)

  5. 5 Yarrow Says:
    April 23rd, 2008 at 1:40 pm

    I would love to win this giveaway. I have wanted to try some of the new eco friendly cleaners, etc, unfortunately, finances are tight. Thanks for the chance. Happy Earth Day! My favorite clean and green tip would be that I try touse grey water such as my daughter’s bath water to water my plants and for other cleaning.

  6. 6 Becky Says:
    April 23rd, 2008 at 10:50 pm

    My fun tip. Rubbing alcohol removes pen stains from some fabric furniture. (I shouldn’t be allowed on the sofa with pens). No need for the nasty stuff.
    seanandbecky2005(at)yahoo(dot)com

  7. 7 saleha Says:
    April 24th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    Hi. My tip is to use baking soda and vinegar to clean toilet bowls. It works great.

  8. 8 Bay Area Mompreneur Says:
    April 30th, 2008 at 11:08 am

    I would love to give those Shaklee products a try! SO… My green tip would be that there are many simple things we can do like reusing plastic grocery bags for bathroom trash can liners and reducing junk mail by canceling unwanted catalogs. We’ve also replaced ordinary light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs - they will last 10 times as long and you can save 75% on your lighting! You don’t even have to change them all at once, but when an ordinary bulb burns out, just replace it with the fluorescent one!
    My spam free e-mail addy is:
    christinethecandlelady at gmail dot com

  9. 9 Deanna Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 9:07 am

    Simple vinegar works amazing on hardwood floors. Pet safe and cheap!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    deeelama[at]gmail[dot]com

  10. 10 jennifer russell Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 12:07 pm

    Hi what a great giveaway! We get so many papers sent home from school each day that would normally get thrown away. Now we use the backs to write notes and grocery lists. russellkids6@comcast.net

  11. 11 louiseb130 Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 12:57 pm

    Use micro-cloths

  12. 12 Deborah Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 1:22 pm

    Something new I’m going to try this year is to recycle old newspapers into a weed barrier in the garden.

    First you soak the newspapers in water; then you spread them out in the garden.

    This is supposed to act as a weed barrier, thus eliminating the need for chemicals, and as a mulch, reducing the need for watering.

  13. 13 weeblet Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 1:44 pm

    Sprinkle borax on the carpet after vacuuming to keep the fleas away!

  14. 14 Mitzi Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    Thanks for the fun giveaway. My kids would love this game.

  15. 15 traymona Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    My “green” cleaning tip is to use newspaper to clean glass. Leaves it shiny without leaving lint. Recycling is always a good idea.
    traymona[at]aol[dot]com

  16. 16 fluggy Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    Use baking soda/vinegar/lemon juice to clean toilets works like a charm.

    thank you

    fluegas5[at]gmail[dot]com

  17. 17 peg42 Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    Would love to try this. Thank you for offering this giveaway.
    White vinager can be used for many household chores. Mix with water and a little vinager in a bucket and it works wonderful for cleaning floors, tubs, toilets, just about anything and it smells pretty good too. Not only that, it’s very cost effective, safe and works great.

  18. 18 Liz D Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    WOW! Shaklee and the good ol’ days. Mom would dilute Basic H and use it as a mosquito barrier. Very stinky but worked GREAT!
    lizdehart at live dot com

  19. 19 Margaret Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    Simple Green cleaner removes SO MANY things that other, more toxic cleaners just won’t touch. I use it for everything.

  20. 20 alycep06 Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Not exactly a cleaning tip but a “green” solution. I am plagued with small ants every spring in my kitchen. I have 6 cats so do not want to use anything harsh or toxic and I would prefer not to kill the ants just make them go away. So I stumbled on an old method-cinnamon……..works great and is non toxic. The ants will not cross the cinnamon line around my kitchen!

  21. 21 cre8tveminde@optonline.net Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 4:19 pm

    I would love to win.Use paper not plastic!

  22. 22 Mya Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Vinegar is the bestest cleaner ever! I use it on all the counters, on my floors. Everything smells so fresh and clean!!!

    iluv2pray@gmail.com

  23. 23 agordon10 Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 4:31 pm

    love to try these and make our house more earth friendly!

  24. 24 wendy Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    I use old t-shirts as rags for heavy type of cleaning..it cuts down on the use of paper towels and they can be thrown away when finished

    email is: madamerkf@aol.com

  25. 25 Bonnie Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    We should all think about how we are consuming Mother Earth. We can all take a small part in going green and together we can make a big impact!

  26. 26 Helen Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 5:27 pm

    Every time I buy a coffee or a drink, I make sure to take home either the paper cup or the plastic bottle to recycle.

  27. 27 Natalie Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 5:50 pm

    I started using energy efficient lightbulbs AND i use reusable bags when i go to the store! Its easy and do-able! Thanks for this contest!

  28. 28 mar Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    I find that using water to clean cabinets is just as effective as chemical sprays - but so much healthier

  29. 29 Betsy Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    Great contest! Thanks!

  30. 30 denyse Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 6:51 pm

    I hope I win this- There’s so many new products I’d love to try!!

  31. 31 Michelle Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 6:57 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try Shaklee products. Happy Earth Day, all. For green cleaning, I use microfiber cloths as much as possible and a vinegar-water mixture is great for windows. Used coffee grounds is a great house plant fertilizer, and I clean my coffee pot and toilet bowl with a mixture of vinegar and baking soda. Works like a charm o both. Thanks for the great giveaway and for all the tips in the comments here–I especially like the idea of using newspapers as a weed-blocker.

  32. 32 April Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    My best tip is to use baking soda to clean. It even boosts your laundry.

  33. 33 jeani Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 7:24 pm

    I use vinegar for as many things as I can. Windows, fabric softener, hair rinse for great shine, cleaning refrigerator (mixed w/a bit of baking soda), wiping down faucets, sinks and if hard water/lime starts to build up I soak a couple paper towels in vinegar and pat them down around the faucet and base leaving it there for 1/2 hour to one hour. They come out sparkling and lime deposits are gone.

  34. 34 fangirl Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    I use natural products in the garden. There are many available that don’t put poisons into the environment. I have also started to only use re-fillable plastic water bottles.

  35. 35 Shanna k Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    I use natural products inside and out. I did just learn to use olive oil though to get streaks off of our stainless appliances. It works great and smells good too.

  36. 36 gcuvier Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    Keep a bucket in the shower to collect the water while your shower is heating up, then use that water for watering plants or washing up around the house.

  37. 37 greenly Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    I’d love to win this! I’ve been eyeing the Shaklee products for a while now, but just haven’t had the money to order them. My tip is for cleaning the microwave: after cooking with lemons, put rinds in a bowl of water and nuke for a couple minutes. The fragrant steam builds up and then the microwave cleans easily with a damp cloth.

  38. 38 DePro Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 9:15 pm

    Thanks for the contest. Count me in!

  39. 39 susan1215 Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 9:49 pm

    My tip is to use baking soda and vinegar to clean toilet bowls

  40. 40 southernlady823@yahoo.com Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    I would like to try these Shaklee Products. I keep old stained or worn washcloths, they are great for many projects around the house. I use them when painting, cleaning something that is super dirty so I can throw it away. My son is in maintence and he has started saving his old cloths as well, we all need to preserve.

  41. 41 pcbdolphins Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 10:22 pm

    I need this something awful

  42. 42 brianpiero Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    …instead of going through a roll or two of paper towels each week, try using a washable cloth or two each day; then just toss the dirty cloths in the laundry at the end of the week…

  43. 43 Anonymous Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    Clean your windows and mirrors with diluted vinegar.Shiny clean and no streaks!
    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

  44. 44 tvollowitz@aol.com Says:
    May 1st, 2008 at 11:35 pm

    use reusable cloths to clean and wash. Limit use of paper towels and save the trees!
    Stephanie V.

  45. 45 LINDALSHOT Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 12:38 am

    We compost leaves & grass clipping to use in the garden.

  46. 46 Lesha Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 1:20 am

    Garden Safe Fungicide is a great alternative and organic product to kill bugs in your garden. :)

  47. 47 Liz R Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 1:21 am

    I shop at thrift stores for most of my clothes and purses. My wardrobe is much larger, and much much more inexpensive. You’d be surprised at all the good outfits you would find! Shaklee H2 cleaner is great. I really want to try more of their products!

  48. 48 chromiumman Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 1:43 am

    i use vinegar instead of harsh cleaning materials

  49. 49 danosor Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 1:45 am

    compost and recycle.use paper before plastic or styrofome.

  50. 50 Krystal744 Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 2:09 am

    These are great prizes. I have never tried these products before, Times are tough so I have to buy cheap, Thankyou for the chance to try them!

  51. 51 Shannon Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 3:24 am

    Nice. Hang your clothes out to dry instead of using the dryer.

  52. 52 Anonymous Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 5:23 am

    baking soda and vinagar just like my mommy used
    abigwincoming@yahoo.com

  53. 53 Garden Gnome Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 7:13 am

    Try to buy reusable items.

  54. 54 trishden Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    Get a compost bucket complete with air filter to store under your sink and it makes composting easier when it is handy.

  55. 55 Heather Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 12:49 pm

    Hang clothes to dry to save energy and recycle as much as you can. In the garden there are natural herbicides that you can make from regular household items. Thanks!

  56. 56 anyang Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Vinegar, it cleans just about anything!

  57. 57 Tiffany Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 2:04 pm

    These are wonderful products! My daughter is trying to get our family to go more green, and I’m doing my best to buy fewer chemicals. Thanks!

  58. 58 Toasters Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    Vinegar and baking soda to clean grime off oven tops

  59. 59 Jeanne St. James Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    There are some great tips in this blog. I wish I had some of my own!

  60. 60 naturegirl Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 2:37 pm

    I try to always use natural/organic cleaners. I’ve never used Shaklee products, and I love to try those.

  61. 61 sweetsue Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    Stale beer works great to keeps slugs away from your plants. Pour a little into a shallow container, and put it away from your plants. The slugs will climb in and drown without using toxic chemicals.

  62. 62 izackcarson Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    baking soda and vinegar are great. they clean so much.

  63. 63 Mary Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    I am trying to go green in my home. We have started using those reuseable grocery bags. I just discovered that Walmart has them also so that is next on my list. I have one for every store that I shop at but them. We also are recycling our magazines to the local school my children attend for craft projects. We reuse containers from various items like butter bowls and use them for storage.

    Thanks for the chance to win

    fireicerainychevy@yahoo.com

  64. 64 Kari Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    Thanks!! We do all kinds of things, we’re pretty crunchy :)

  65. 65 Greywolf73 Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    I still use the tried and true method of cleaning windows with newspaper and water & vinegar. It works surprisingly well and doesn’t leave streaks.

  66. 66 vboackle Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    newspaper cleans windows and glass better than paper towels and is a useful recycling item.

  67. 67 Sue Farrell Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    Stock up on baking soda and white vinegar–you’ll use a lot of it in green cleaning.

  68. 68 mogrill Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    We recycle and use newspaper for cleaning instead of paper towels!

  69. 69 jennem Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 8:44 pm

    Bon Ami is an old-time cleaner, but it’s green and it works great!

  70. 70 Princess Golden Hair Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 8:44 pm

    we use simply green products. they are earth friendly and keep my house clean.

  71. 71 Katmagick Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 9:19 pm

    Vinegar is my secret weapon. I use it for everything from cleaning the bathroom to cleaning up pet accidents.
    I would love to try the Shaklee products. i am sure that they have a much nicer scent!

  72. 72 ~JEWEL~ Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    I try to always use natural/organic cleaners. I’ve used Shaklee products before but never the ‘green’ cleaners. Would love to try them out. Thanks

  73. 73 msrodeobrat Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 11:02 pm

    i would love to try these products. the only thing i currently do is hang up my clothes to airdry

  74. 74 Anonymous Says:
    May 2nd, 2008 at 11:52 pm

    Don’t forget to throw your used coffee grinds into your garden or mix into the soil. Used newspapers can be shredded and added to your mulch.

    I hope I win (red slippers clicking):)

    maggie@mannwieler.com

  75. 75 Nicole G Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 2:15 am

    We use vinegar, lemon juice and baking soda for all our cleaning needs around the house. No crazy chemicals to worry about and my kids love helping me with them :)

    -Nicole

  76. 76 JaniceJ Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 3:41 am

    I don’t have anything new to add, I have used vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice to clean with for years, at the end of the summer we put egg shells, coffee grounds and pieces of vegetables into the garden and rototille them into the soil. Thanks for the giveaway!

  77. 77 Uniquely Yours Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 4:10 am

    This is great!!! I would love to try some non-toxic products. I always have to wait till late to clean the bathroom due to all the nasty chemicals. As for something green…..I have purchased a couple of books to find out all the ways I can become more green love the tip about vingar and weeds I’ll have to try that one.

  78. 78 arbrashears Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 5:40 am

    We have just really begun committing to a green lifestyle although we have done little things here and there in the past (recycing, cutting down on energy use, etc) In regards to cleaning, I don’t have a tip per se other than to say that we have recetly switched to all not toxic, natural or organic cleaners and have been pleased with it! We’ve also cut almost completely off with using paper towels to clean and instead use rags and things that can be washed again and again.

    arbrashears(at)msn(dot)com

  79. 79 Jill Myrick Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 6:57 am

    Thank you so much for the wonderful contest.
    I would LOVE to win this set!

  80. 80 janetfaye Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 7:46 am

    I use baking soda to scrub my sinks and bathtub.

    Thank you!

  81. 81 deemkooo Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 9:18 am

    I’ve never tried Shaklee..they’ve been out of reach because of my budget, but I’d love to try them. I practice economic environmental consciousness by using vinegar and baking soda for most of my cleaning needs.

  82. 82 Sharon Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    please enter me and thanks for great contest…what we do is use as many natural products as possible…our 2 favorites-white vinegar and baking soda…will clean almost anything :)

  83. 83 Tammy Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    1/4 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of vinegar down your sinks, and tub each month, will help keep your drains clear.

  84. 84 Anonymous Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    clean green

  85. 85 psipsina Says:
    May 3rd, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    use microfiber cloths instead of swiffer disposable pads

  86. 86 coriwestphal Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 1:03 am

    I have been making all of my own cleaning supplies for about 2 years now. It saves me a ton of time and money and I’m glad to do my part for the environment. I’m really glad to learn about products like this that help me in my final goal but also not make me feel guilty about what I’m using to get my toilets clean. Would love to win this stuff and try it out! Thanks for the opportunity!

  87. 87 banquetbabe Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 1:13 am

    i keep my coffee and egg shells and put them back in the soil

  88. 88 Tonya Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 1:26 am

    You save about 40 cents for every load of laundry you put on the clothesline versus the dryer.

  89. 89 mom2gabnnat Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 2:02 am

    Shaklee has awesome products. My parents used them when I was growing up. I use white vinegar as one of my main cleaners. I use it to neutralize cat odors too if one of them misses the litter box and hits the concrete floor.

  90. 90 Dolly Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 2:07 am

    drgarnecki (at) gmail (dot) com

    To clean a microwave, place a solution 50% water 50% vinegar in a bowl and heat it for 1-2 minutes (depending on microwave). It’ll cause all the sticky crud inside the microwave to loosen and easily wipe down. You can use the vinegar water solution to clean the microwave. I also use the solution to clean the stove top. –earth friendly, inexpensive, and it works!

  91. 91 Debbie Criss Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 4:08 am

    I have a bad back. This year I’m planting in pots on my baloney. I have a pinic table, I sit to do the work. Set the pots on the table, so there’s no bending. Please enter me, thank you

  92. 92 emily N Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 4:13 am

    Vinegar and baking soda are a good cleaning combination for toilets.

    gotfire (at) yahoo (dot) com

  93. 93 miriama Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 5:30 am

    We use a natural degreaser and periodic clog cleaner. Baking soda, vinegar and really hot water. Thanks for the great giveaway

  94. 94 eell Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 5:35 am

    Add corn starch to water to clean windows.

  95. 95 Shel Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 6:12 am

    I have bottles of vinegar in my cupboard for cleaning just about everything. Just ran a bottle through the coffee maker tonight and I’ll reuse it to clean the toilet after it cools.

  96. 96 angelaandconnor at gmail.com Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 7:08 am

    OO I got alot of great ideas from the past posts… I agree with the conserving water post..I reuse all the water I can in the house (i havent quite gotten to bath water but I’ve certainly thought about it.. plants love old milk too)

    I re-use all of my school printouts.. just flip them over and print on the other side on items that are just for refrence and I don’t need to turn in.

    I added your contest to Prize-A-Tron!
    http://www.prizeatron.com

  97. 97 Anonymous Says:
    May 4th, 2008 at 10:09 am

    I use vinegar and water to clean my grout and tiled kitchen floors. It gets the dirt out and they look so clean.
    Nora
    neneelynn@yahoo.com

  98. 98 zmama09 Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 12:16 am

    At our house we mix lemon juice and baking soda to clean up messes on our stove tops and sinks and bathtubs…it works just about everywhere!! zmama09 at yahoo dot com

  99. 99 Lilith Silvermane Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 12:56 am

    I make my own furniture polish.

    1 cup olive oil
    1/2 cup lemon juice (I freshly squeeze)
    Spray and Viola!

    It’s a wonderful solution. And with an infant and a toddler, I don’t fear them licking the tables, etc.

  100. 100 idahomom Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 1:06 am

    Ask your children about going green. You will be shocked at how much they know.

  101. 101 Jacob Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 4:48 am

    Use white vinegar for cleaning

  102. 102 AmberRose95 Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 7:04 am

    I’m still learning different ways to go green, but I use green bags at the grocery store and/or reuse bags as well. I also use coffee grounds for as many plants as I can instead of just throwing them out. Thank you for the contest!

  103. 103 Scrappy Do Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 11:38 am

    Hang my clothes outside to dry!

  104. 104 quiltingreader Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    Compost!

  105. 105 patricia Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 4:07 pm

    Great Contest. Loved reading everyones tips and going to try some of them.

    dawns_horizen@yahoo.com

  106. 106 dwhogan Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    good luck

  107. 107 kewlchick2003 Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 7:45 pm

    Hi,

    I have been going green by using regular dishes, silverwear and storage containers. I no longer bu and throw away paper plates, silverwear and tupperwear. I know it is a small change, but I am keeping more things ou of landfills

  108. 108 Olive Says:
    May 5th, 2008 at 8:52 pm

    Like many others, I use vinegar a lot. I use it to decontaminate the washing machine.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  109. 109 mizchild Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 12:28 am

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    la9zy2la7dy4[at]yahoo[dot]com

  110. 110 Tabby Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 6:51 am

    My piece of advice is to reuse your food! I save all my vegetable peelings, bruised spots, etc. and freeze them. Once my containers are full I boil the scraps and to make a fantastic vegetable broth. I even put the boiled scraps to work in our compost pile.

  111. 111 Jessilyn82 Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 8:39 am

    Using baking soda and vinegar to clean my oven instead of tradition oven cleaners that are full of chemicals

  112. 112 Anonymous Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 5:54 pm

    I, too, use baking soda for cleaning and use vinegar.

    comments@ptreskovich@hotmail.com

  113. 113 silverbele Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    I am driving less.

  114. 114 cdrury Says:
    May 6th, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    I use a strong spray of water to get spider mites off plants outside.Also natural detergent and water acts as a pesticide!

  115. 115 Ashley Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 12:25 am

    I just bought a steam mop that allows me to clean my tile floors without the use of harsh chemicals. I just let the temperature of the water do the germ-killing for me and use washable micro-fiber cloths for most other household duties.

  116. 116 Missy Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 1:37 am

    My husband and I compost leftover food, grass clippings and leaves. It is great for our garden. GOOO GREEN!

  117. 117 Paige Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 1:44 am

    I use those Mr. clean magic erasers. They are great scrubbers.

  118. 118 Vicki Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 10:01 pm

    I use home remedies for most of my cleaning needs. Also, instead of using plastic bags in the car for garbage, I purchase paper lunch sacks and keep them in the car for quick cleanup of tissues, etc.

  119. 119 Anonymous Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 3:14 am

    I use a steam cleaner to clean my floors, guess that’s pretty clean since there’s no chemicals.

    chris
    cme8397@yahoo.com

  120. 120 jennmalan Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 3:17 am

    vinegar and a coffee filter cleans glass great

  121. 121 Erica G Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 4:25 am

    I am the one that needs the tips. I don’t know where to start!

    egreca [at] hotmail [dot] com

  122. 122 Sierra Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 5:19 am

    We have started using cloth napkins and cloth towels instead of paper napkins and paper towels, as often as possible!

  123. 123 Storm Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 7:06 am

    I would love to try these products out! I compost and recycle, and I try to use whatever natural and organic products I can.

  124. 124 mary Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    I too would love to try these products.

  125. 125 Alice Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 5:22 pm

    GO GREEN :0)

  126. 126 K.Cleaver Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

    I didn’t really know much about Shaklee until I read your blog. Very nice of you to give the prize pack away.

    I’ve switched to some green cleaning products using what my grocery store carries. I haven’t been “wow”ed by them though.

  127. 127 cherylfree Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 8:42 pm

    I would love to try Shaklee’s green products :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!

    ols[dot]moonmaiden[at]gmail[dot]com

  128. 128 Anonymous Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    I would really like to try shaklee. I have a tip. I clean my kitchen sink with baking soda and vinegar. I have a great looking sink, It is very shiny.- Kristina

    gladstone7272@yahoo.com

  129. 129 paula h Says:
    May 8th, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    We cut up old t-shirts and use them instead of paper towels unless we are cleaning up somethin gross.

  130. 130 Amy Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 12:22 am

    We’ve been composting to feed our flowers and plants, we also collect rain water to use later to water the plants. Thanks for the great giveaway!

  131. 131 Linda G Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 1:45 am

    I have never used any Shaklee products, but would like to. I’m new at being “green”. I don’t have any tips.

  132. 132 Beverley Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 2:09 am

    I keep a garbage bowl on my counter, and every night dump the coffee grounds, vegetable leavings, and scrunched up egg shells into the garden for recycling.

  133. 133 InMyHeart01 Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 4:42 am

    recycle and compost as much as you can

  134. 134 carissaad Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 5:29 am

    I’m still learning about becoming “green.” I do use fabric grocery bags, recycle when I can and I’m trying to cute down on bottled water.

  135. 135 Terri B Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 6:00 am

    I didn’t have any tips of my own, but enjoyed your reader’s comments.
    Thanks
    terri[at]aol[dot]com

  136. 136 robt6 Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 6:51 am

    These are good products, enter me.

  137. 137 Anonymous Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    Always interested in finding “safer cleaning products”

  138. 138 paryjeja Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    I use vinegar to clean a lot of things cheaply and hopefully a little bit greener.

  139. 139 John-Patrick Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 6:53 pm

    Great site!

  140. 140 countrygirl1823 Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    I would love to win this!

  141. 141 barbara529 Says:
    May 9th, 2008 at 11:55 pm

    I’m still learning. I am currently testing a product for our electric company, so I’m currently busy learning ways to reduce my energy usage.

  142. 142 Tracy Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 12:17 am

    Baking soda will clean most anything including your insides! I scrub the sink at night with it then put about a 1/2 tsp in water and drink it down. It is a fabulous replacement for toxic antacids and a quick fix for an overly acid system as well as a dirty sink.

  143. 143 blueviolet Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 12:27 am

    I’m just getting started with becoming greener but I’ve made the switch away from my chemical cleaners to safer products. I had to go back to my Heloise books because she always used safer and gentler methods. I find vinegar works well for cleaning but the smell is killing me…lol.I can’t give any gardening advice because my thumb is not even close to green. I stink at gardening.
    doot65 at comcast dot net
    Elizabeth

  144. 144 Tiffany Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 1:15 am

    soap and water is my tip

  145. 145 Anonymous Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 3:59 am

    FRESH air

  146. 146 Sheri Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 4:50 am

    I don’t have a tip, but it sure is great to read a bunch!

  147. 147 Ardy22 Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 4:52 am

    I use baking soda and vinegar to clean lots of things

  148. 148 strawberry3d Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 6:19 am

    a green tip for the garden,catch rain water in a bucket and use for watering.

  149. 149 Huguette Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 11:44 am

    I’m trying to do my best, but I’m learning as I go. I have to work on stopping the plastic bags and learn how to compost. My tip is use vinegar and water as your cleaner, can’t go wrong.

  150. 150 Diane Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    We are starting to become greener, using more safe cleaning aides for the environment and my household. I would love the opportunity to try these products. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this contest!

  151. 151 Anonymous Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    our green tip is simple; when the computor is not in use; turn “OFF”. it saves so much emission of carbon into our environment.

  152. 152 Anonymous Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 2:04 pm

    i love your web site

  153. 153 retellingstories Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 2:14 pm

    Vinegar and lemon juice can be a wonderful, natural and safe cleaner for all areas of the house, and you won’t have to worry about toxins and your family.

  154. 154 Candie Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    I am so glad companies are starting to look at the effects of going green. If we could have more and more of them do so, I think we would see a change in the pollution and waste. I am sorry but I do not have any advice for being green “yet”. I am always ready to hear what others say.

  155. 155 Anonymous Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 3:34 pm

    Im signed up for our 2x month recyclables pickup. I have separate (different color trash cans) for each (glass, plastic, and paper) I also keep a trash can just for junk mail by the door so that gets recycled and it piles up fast! Organization will help you be clean and green!

  156. 156 catriona_sweeps Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 4:56 pm

    Any and every thing that can be recycled is! I’ve gotten my staff to start saving plastic bottles and cans so we can use the money earned as “holiday money”. The more we save, the bigger the celebration!

    My biggest success is converting my boyfriend and his kids to “the green way”.

    I’ve heard so much positive about the Shaklee items. Hopefully I can win so I can find out for myself!

  157. 157 mrsdogooder Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    try using vinegar

  158. 158 Anonymous Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    Sweet niblets!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

  159. 159 Marlene Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 8:04 pm

    I don’t have any tips because I am collecting ideas and trying to figure out which cleaner to change to. I want to find one that is more environmentally friendly, but that also works.

  160. 160 Frances Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 8:25 pm

    I shred all junk mail and newspapers into garden compost

  161. 161 Anonymous Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    My best tip for a green and clean garden is one I have employed for many years. I do not use chemicals on my garden and of course this results in lots of healthy weeds. To control these unwanted plants, I simply walk through the garden each day and manually pull weeds…Fifteen minutes a day is all it takes and the benefits are huge…exercise and fresh air for me and plenty of growing room for my vegetables. Simple I know…but highly effective for a greener earth.

  162. 162 deedleweedle Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 8:44 pm

    I am fanatical about cleaning and would love to win this!

  163. 163 Danielle Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 9:54 pm

    I’m just learning about “green living” so i don’t have any advice, but I’d love to be chosen for the giveaway to help me get started and learn more!
    dansan826 at yahoo.com

  164. 164 Samantha P Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 10:05 pm

    it’s not really for cleaning, but it is green. Instead of using the expensive and toxic chemicals for flea medication for your pets use a mixture of garlic and lemons in a spray bottle, it works pretty well

  165. 165 dhunt Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    nice

  166. 166 Steffie Says:
    May 10th, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    Baking Soda-is a great alternative to using detergent. Especially if you suffer from allergies, or are sensitive to chemicals.

  167. 167 Amira M Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 12:09 am

    I am compiling a list of green tips. This is a great giveaway. We are into water preservation, like taking short showers and saving all water

  168. 168 ky2here Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 2:22 am

    freecycle everything - these freaks will drive to your house to pick up any little thing. It is wonderful and the landfills are saved from all this stuff. Even if you think no one would want this - post it! I posted some leftover screen material - laughingly expecting a stoner pothead to arrive 45 minutes late. It was a business woman wanting to use it for her son’s science project about straining cheese. There is an entire freecycle culture. Come joinus.

  169. 169 william Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 2:26 am

    WOULD LOVE TO WIN

  170. 170 dvice Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 2:43 am

    One word - vinegar

  171. 171 ssmina Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 2:47 am

    please enter me thanks.

  172. 172 quitecontrary1977 Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 2:54 am

    I’m not one to be giving cleaning advice. I clean so little these days that my house is about to biodegrade. nature is on the verge of reclaimed my home!

  173. 173 Kristi Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 2:59 am

    We have started shredding and composting our newspaper. Composting is easier than recycling even, and it really does make some great dirt.
    Please enter me skullaria at gmail dot com Thank you!

  174. 174 tlcfromtn Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 3:06 am

    I really been wanting to go greenas much as I can. My tip is to use vinegar & water to clean windows.

  175. 175 Jinxy & Me Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 3:45 am

    A green cleaning tip I try to do as often as possible is to use rags rather than paper towels.