Susan asks…
Going green with the DH and kids?
Living in a house with 4 young kids, my husband and I always try and set the right example for our young ones. This year, our kids being aged 8, down to 3, we decided to make some family resolutions, or goals if you will. We decided this weekend, since it will be bad weather to go anywhere, to take a few hours out of Saturday or Sunday and sort through everyones clothes, shoes and toys. Everything that is in good shape but will not be used in our house anymore for whatever reason will be given to the Salvation Army. We also decided to support a child from World Vision for $35.00 a month. And finally, we have decided to GO GREEN! I would like to start using eco–friendly cleaning products, and buying more organic foods. Of course we can’t be sure that anything these days is 100% organic but I figure I’m better off buying what they claim to be as ‘organic’ then what is sprayed with preservatives and various other chemicals. My question to you is, what kind of eco– friendly cleaning products should I use. Also, are their any other ideas/tips to share regarding the whole ‘going green’ theme with young children?
Much appreciated, happy new year!
The Expert answers:
Sounds like you are on the right track.
Rather than focusing on organic foods, I suggest you start with as many local foods as possible.
As for cleaning products, I think that would be a great thing for you and your kids to search online – there are lots of sites devoted to this.
Http://www.google.ca/search?q=how+to+make+green+cleaning+products&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=xwl&q=old+fashioned+cleaning+products&btnG=Search&meta=
You could have great family time making up some of the recipes.
And tons of other resources (Google is our friend….)
http://www.google.ca/search?q=how+to+help+kids+go+green&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
Lisa asks…
Earth Day’s Tomorrow, Need Some Help :/?
Okay, Tomorrow’s Earth Day & I neeeedd some help!
I have a shirt picked out “Earth Day Every Day” (white & Green), Pair of Blue Jeans, Brown Shoes, how should I wear my hair? I want it to look Mother-Nature-y? & How can I make some eco–friendly stuff to wear? Maybe a bracelet er something like that ; out of stuff that’s probably already at my house though…Whoever comes the most eco–friendly to school gets extra credit on a Science Test, & considering I’m failing, I need all the help I could get.
Please? 😀
The Expert answers:
Well, the first thing I believe you should do is the work and homework in the class 🙂 Also, you can model your hair like Whitney Port,where you take a clump of hair near your temples and can either braid them back and tie them with an elastic or twist them back. As far as braclets go, your best bet is braiding Earth tone colored yarn.
Michael asks…
Girls: What types of clothing do ya’ll like?
I make clothes all the time, and lately, we’ve been needing extra money. Everybody always compliments me on everything I make, so I wanted to know how to run a business. It will be out of my home, and I will get a website instead of a store, but I need every possible tip I can get from anybody on how to run a business. Like, how do I get it known without spend like $7million for advertising; What kind of software can I get for it, that inexpensive; where to buy cheap fabrics, sewing machines, beads, ribbon, lace, etc.; What type of things I need to run the business; & anything else that would help. Remember, I’m fourteen, so I can’t get a store, unless someone paid for it (not gonna happen) and I’m pretty sure the government wont lend me money at my age.
Things in the store: Dresses, shirts, shots/pants, purses, shoes, jewelry, hair accessories, misc, & notebooks and other things similar to it.
Also say what shapes you like, dresses, colors, textures, anything that will help me improve my designs!
I would also like to know a place to buy cheap forms and possibly mannequins.
Also, places where I can get a cheap website that looks professional and easy to maintain that has only my website name then .com (not places like my website.bluevoda.com oe whatever).
Once again, ANY help is needed.
Thank you to everyone who helps!
Oh, and I want to stay eco friendly!
So, could ya’ll maybe list things for advertising that include online too?
& if anybody can find cheap places online to buy eco friendly supplies also?
The Expert answers:
My library has a bulletin board were people put up fliers and such, I don’t know if that would really count as GOOD advertising, but, it’s a start, right? Hehe.
I can’t really tell you were to get all that stuff, but my grandma could probably tell you! XD. I do know that I like fun prints, hearts, colors, and cute animals. I would also suggest bows. ‘Cause are well…cute. ;D
Good luck and I hope I helped!
Nancy asks…
Where can I buy Eco friendly/ natural shoe out-soles?
I’m making a pair of canvas shoes and I need a bottom for them. I just want either a natural rubber, recycled rubber or eco friendly shoe out-sole.
The Expert answers:
Http://www.planetshoes.com/eco
Here there is an eco friendly shoe web
but if you want soles, you should go to a ecoflirndly shop and ask there.
Good luck
Charles asks…
What are the most eco-friendly businesses in Cincinnati?
So I’ve made the decision to buy more sustainable items/products all-around. So I’m now looking for the most eco–friendly businesses in the city.
This also includes food products, clothes, shoes, whatever.
The Expert answers:
Yellow pages.
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