Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics {Product Review and GIVEAWAY!}

Give Your Little Ones (or YOU!) the Deluxe, Organic Treatment

Plus, one winner will receive a Bundle of Suds!
Also, PROMO CODE for all.
 

Until recently, if you asked me about Earth Mama Angel Baby products, I would have raved about the two products I knew the most: their Earth Mama Body Butter (that I used to prevent stretch marks during my pregnancies) and their Angel Baby Shampoo and Body Wash (that I received in my birthing suite at the hospital and loved so much that I continued to use with the babies at home). Both products, with their organic ingredients and soothing scents were happy parts of my three pregnancies and subsequent newborn years.

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps: Lotion and Hair Creme Product Review

Organic, Certified Fair Trade, All-Natural Skin Care

Plus, learn all about my new favorite hair product!

 

Earlier in the year, I reached out to Dr. Bronner's to see if they wanted to be a part of Spring Greening. Seeking out their participation was a no-brainer for me; I make daily use of their bar and liquid lavender castile soaps, and I've always admired their philosophies on Truth and Integrity.

Aura Cacia Organic Yoga Mist {Product Review and GIVEAWAY!}

Sweeten Your Yoga Practice with These Uplifting Scents

Purify? Motivate? Awaken? Here's how I match my mist to my mat :)

Aura Cacia has been my go-to brand for essential oils for years now. There's a consistent purity in the fragrances of their products that I've been unable to find in any other brand.

Celestial Seasonings Product Review and GIVEAWAY!

Win a Trio of Teas Giveaway from Celestial Seasonings

Winner picks his/her top three flavors!

For most of my adult life, I've been a huge fan of Celestial Seasonings' classic Sleepytime Tea. I love a cup of it before bed while I cuddle up with a book or a show to wind down from the day.

DIY Geometric Vases {Upcycled Spaghetti Sauce Jars}

Repurposed Spaghetti Sauce Jars

A pretty and green SPRING project :)

 

If I'm throwing a party, you can be pretty sure it's going to have a casual vibe. I'm not a fan of fancy, stuffy engagements, and if people are coming to my house, my first concern is that they're comfortable (second concern: that they have fun!).

DIY Tote Bag from Upcycled Plastic Bags {Green Contributor Post}

Think Twice Before You Throw That Package in the Trash Bin!

Check out Claudia's creative possibilities before you crowd the landfill :)

Hi, I'm Claudia from Creative Upcycling. I save plastic bags, small and large. I love their bright colors and cheerful fonts. I wash them, dry them and store them in the hopes that inspiration will strike. Here I share one of those inspirations -- an upcycled tote bag.

Happy Earth Day!

Sending Earth Day Goodness Your Way Today :)

...and let's keep spreading the green EVERY DAY!

 

Organic Coupon Package Giveaway

Win a $40 Package of Organic Foods Coupons

A great giveaway to gain some green grocery savings!

 

 

What's the hardest thing about shopping for organic foods? Simple answer for me: COST. Sure, if we had all the money in the world, we'd be buy EVERYTHING organic. But that's just not reality. So until then, we'll have to keep looking for savings in any way we can.

Extending the Reach of Your Recycling

Don't Let the Greening Stop in the Kitchen

Recyclable materials are all over the house; make sure your recycling bins are, too!

 

While it would seem that we've finally developed a successful system allowing us to optimize our recycling in the kitchen, that trend doesn't always carry through to the rest of the house. After noticing a fair amount of recyclables being thrown into the bathroom trash cans, I decided that we needed to facilitate a system for the bathrooms, too.

Giving Back to Mother Earth Through CSA and CSF

Honoring the Earth With Green Mom's Network

This summer, we're EATING our way to a greener lifestyle :)

 

Grandma's Pure & Natural Product Review and Giveaway

Win a Set of Three of Grandma's Most Popular Lye Soaps

Keep you, your family, and your pets green and clean :)

As part of my partnership with Grandmas's Pure and Natural during Spring Greening Month, they sent me some of their most popular all-natural products to review. This month we tried out their best-selling Grandma's Original Lye Soap (bar soap) and their powder Laundry Soap. Read on to hear more and to get your hands on a sweet PROMO CODE!

Organic Gardening with Kids {Green Contributor Post}

Do You DIG Organic Gardening?

If you "plant the seeds" with your little ones now, they're likely to spread the green for years to come!

When Kristen asked me to be a part of the Spring Greening series, I was thrilled. I love spreading the "green love" through super easy tips and tricks. You see, I am a Greenie-in-training, if you will. I love living an eco friendly lifestyle, but will admit that it sometimes can seem overwhelming to do.

However, in reality, living green is much easier - it's about getting back to how things used to be, in a sense. Using reusable products, upcycling products and using them for more than 1 purpose, and growing foods withOUT chemicals - as food is intended to be. Today, let's talk about just that!

DIY Plarn Farmers Market Tote

Instead of Recycling those Plastic Bags, Repurpose them!

Upcycled Tote Knit from Plarn {Yarn Made from Plastic Bags}

 

 

Did you even know I was a knitter? Probably not... because I can't tell you how many YEARS it's been since I finished an actual knitting project... it was well before I even started this blog, I'm sure.

Happy Family Brands Product Review and Giveaway

Win a Happiest Toddler Package from Happy Family

Organic, Healthy, and Tasty Treats for Toddlers

As any parent knows, time is especially valuable when you're raising small children. Their needs require almost-constant attention on your part, and it's rare that you get a free minute. When it comes to snack time, the quickest choices tend to be packaged foods, but I find that I'm constantly struggling to find wholesome, convenient choices that my kids genuinely enjoy. Enter, Happy Family!

The Many Benefits of a Tankless Hot Water Heater

Why I Love My Green, Space-Saving, Water-Heating Device

I know I shouldn't play favorites, but as far as appliances go, this one's at the top of my list ;)

 

Win a VIP Package from Amy's Organics

Yummy Food From Amy's PLUS a Free Tote!

An organic package that's hard to beat!
 

When I think of organic food companies, Amy's Kitchen is one of the first that pops into my mind. Their delicious frozen options like Pad Thai, Cheese Lasagna, Indian Paneer, Macaroni & Cheese, Red Curry, and PIZZA (and that's only to name a few) are easy standbys to keep stocked in the freezer for a quick, healthy meal when you don't have time to make something from scratch.

Plastic Bag Storage from Upcycled Tissue Boxes

Using Tissue Boxes to Store Plastic Shopping Bags

Reducing and Reusing... all in one project!

 

I'm not normally in the habit of photographing the areas under my sinks, but I'm willing to do it if it means helping the planet :)

Using Upcycled Clothing for Stylish Bags {Green Contributor Post}

Creating New From the Old and Avoiding the Landfill

Fancy some new accessories? Reduce your footprint by upcycling!

 

Hi, I'm Vicky from Vicky Myers Creations. I don’t think my husband really appreciated what he was starting when he bought me The Perfect Handmade Bag by Claire Youngs for Christmas '12, a book all about creating bags out of upcycled materials!

5 Ways to Be a GREENER Shopper

Shop Green + Save Money = Love the Planet

Before buying "brand new," consider giving something a 2nd chance

 

 

One of the simplest ways to become a greener consumer is to simply practice the act of REUSING. By giving an item a second life, you save money, help eliminate new material going into production, and reduce the amount of waste going to the landfills every year. Here are some of my top ways to shop green:

Mad Hippie Skin Care Giveaway

Award-Winning, All-Natural Facial Serum

Vitamin C Serum known to "brighten, tighten & tone" your skin!

I'm so excited about our newest giveaway for Spring Greening Month: two winners will receive Vitamin C Serum from the natural skin care brand Mad Hippie.

DIY Kids Napkins from Torn or Stained Clothing

What Do You Do When Your Clothes Get Too Worn Out?

Repurpose them, of course! Here's one way to do it.
 

Green Round-up: Reusable Paper Towels

Save Trees and Dress Up Your Kitchen at the Same Time

Check Out These "Unpaper Towel" Tutorials 

 

Green Idea: Consider Switching to Reusable "Paper" Towels

While they are certainly one of the most convenient cleaning supplies, paper towels are also one of the most wasteful. Here are five tutorials to make your own "Unpaper Towels," and you can even "thrift" a lot of the materials!

Using Recyclable Plastic Bags for Household Recycling

Need to Upgrade Your Recycling Habits? 

Consider Making Convenience a Factor!

 

 

I have to believe that the main reason people choose not to recycle is a matter of convenience (or, inconvenience, really). Perhaps the recycling bin is outdoors, in another room, or waaaay out in the garage... well that makes recycling really inconvenient, doesn't it (especially in a winter like our last one)? And I've been there! Which is why I'm sharing this post today :)

snackTAXI snack-sacks GIVEAWAY

Win 3 Taxi goods Snack Sacks from snackTAXI!

Stop wasting those plastic baggies!

 

Image Source: snackTAXI

 

Are you still using plastic baggies to store your snacks and sandwiches? If so, why? Not only are they extremely wasteful (they're headed straight to the landfill after lunch), they're totally DRAB (have you seen how CUTE the snackTAXI bag line is?). :)

DIY Reusable Snack Bags from Laminated Cotton

Reusable Snack and Sandwich Bag Tutorial

Reduce waste, save money, and ROCK a cute pattern ;)
 

I've been planning to make these for a long time, and Spring Greening has given me the perfect opportunity to finally do it! I love using reusable products whenever I can so I can ensure we really are reducing our waste. And since these are small, they come together in no time at all!

Awesome Earth Day Promotion from ECOlunchbox

It's Time to Get Serious about Going Green

ECOlunchbox products can help you reach your eco-friendly goals
 

I've tried out my share of reusable containers, and I can safely say, I haven't gotten truly EXCITED about any one brand until I learned about ECOlunchbox. So excited, in fact, that I've partnered with them as an affiliate for their amazing eco-conscious products!

Get Your Kids (Even More!) Involved in Recycling {Green Contributor Post}

The Recyclables Board Game: DIY Tutorial & Activity

Get your family excited about recycling with this fun (and green) activity!

Thank you, Kristen for including me in your Spring Greening series! I'm Cristin Frank, an avid upcycler and frugal crafter, and I had lots of thoughts to share on going green. On my blog, Eve of Reduction I share repurposing projects, ways to reduce clutter and tips for saving money. But I have been working on a recycling game with my kids that I thought would make a perfect debut on A Thrifter in Disguise!

 

How to Create the Recyclables Board Game

Like the rest of my life, this is a DIY game - meaning you have to make it before you can play it. But trust me, making it is equally fun!  

Earth Day Checklist Ideas for Kids

DIY {We Love the Earth} Board Honoring Earth Day

Earth-loving ideas to get the kids excited about living GREEN!

 

Need an easy way to get the people around you thinking "greener?" This simple project to KICK OFF SPRING GREENING MONTH will get everyone involved!

3B Bags Giveaway {Reusable Produce Bags}

5 Winners Will Each Receive a Set of 3B Bags

Enter to win these earth-loving reusable produce bags
 

Happy April! And while today may be April Fool's Day, this GREEN GIVEAWAY is NO JOKE! Today we're kicking off Spring Greening Month, bright and early, with a giveaway for these fabulously eco-friendly 3B Bags {Reusable Produce Bags}!

I've been using these bags for years now, and I can't imagine going back. They allow you to totally skip using plastic bags for produce when you're grocery shopping. There are endless reasons why our society needs to cut down on plastic bag usage (check out 3B Bag's poignant Make a Difference Page if you need more convincing), and today's giveaway offers you the chance to get started!