Happy New Year!One of my favorite outcomes of writing this blog is watching some of my friends, some of my very un-simplistic friends, began to take steps steps toward a greener and simpler life. I've got people canning, sewing, making their own cleaning products, keeping chickens and shopping for sustainable products. And though I can't take all the credit, I can't help but smile when they mention that they were inspired to start exploring this kind of lifestyle because of what they've read in this space. Sure, it gives me a little kick in the 'ol self esteem machine to witness this but what really makes it great is that there are now a few more people in the world trying to live better, greener, and more simply. And in the words of my girl Martha S., it's a good thing!
When I was getting started, I needed information. Resources. A green and simple living bible so to speak. There are lots of good books out there and trust me, I've read most of them. But when it comes to green living, there is one book I cannot recommend enough. Easy Green Living by Renee Loux is, in my opinion, the best resource for everything planet friendly. According to the good folks at Amazon, Renée Loux demonstrates that being green at home is easy, affordable, and better in every sense of the word. She discusses the daily choices we face that can keep the home, personal care, and beauty routines free of toxins. She exposes the dirt on cleaning products and common hazardous ingredients and reveals her recommendations for greener options, including her "Green Thumb Guides" for choosing non-toxic, eco-smart, and human-friendly products. Anything that you want to green up, she tells you how to do it.
And the best part you ask? I want YOU to have a copy. For Green's Going Green's first ever giveaway, you can enter for a chance to win Renee Loux's Easy Green Living. But there's a catch. To enter, you must be a follower. So if you've been lurking around but haven't made it official yet, by all means please do! Then, leave me a comment telling me what you think needs greening in your life. You can enter once a day, every day until midnight MST on Wednesday, January 4. Winner will be chosen at random and yes....I'll ship internationally!
I was thinking the other day that my family produces a lot of trash each week. I would be interested in ideas on how to cut down on the amount of trash my family produces. I would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteI think my boyfriend and I need to reduce our packaging in general, but especially with food items. Too many things come in ridiculous plastic wrapping these days, and attempting to remove them from our lives would be quite a challenge. Thank you for this opportunity! Hope you had a great holiday season!
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I would love a chance to win this book! We are a young farm couple (raising dairy sheep) and are trying to live more simply after moving home to the farm from the city. This looks like a great read!
ReplyDeletePosting again for another chance to win this book. Does this book have any ideas when it comes to kids and teaching them to live greener?
ReplyDeleteI live in rural TN. I can't remember how I found your blog but I read it consistently. I've left a few comments before but don't think I'm an official follower, until today. A prize gets me everytime. I like your writing style and your blog does encourage me to think green. Thanks for it.
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ReplyDeleteOK. I couldn't help myself and went non-green by producing three kids. Now I try to keep our footprint as small as possible, and this book looks like it could give me more ideas.
ReplyDeletePlus I'll teach you how to knit.
Oh there is SO much more I could be doing. I'd like to remember to bring my bags to the store more, compost better, more homemade food, (I'm thinking bread like you), and get better at maintaining my garden once planted!
ReplyDeleteA great New Years giveaway!
xo maureen
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ReplyDeletePosting again for another chance to win! Keeping my fingers crossed :)
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