Clean House, Clean Planet: Clean Your House for Pennies a Day, the Safe, Nontoxic Way

You know, our grandmothers were smart women. They used household items to clean their homes. Why buy Windex, when you could clean glass with vinegar? This book take us back to a simpler, less chemical filled time of cleaning our homes with everyday household items that are much less toxic than commercial cleaners.


Clean House Clean Planet

"I was thrilled to stumble across Karen Logan's book shortly after my son was born. I started to avoid cleaning because I detested using most household cleaners due to the harsh chemicals. I was also very concerned about my son's second-hand exposure or worse - possible direct contact. Karen's book educated me about the hazards of commericial cleaners and then taught me how to make my own simple and safe cleaners right in my kitchen. This information showed me that harsh cleaners are unnecessary and more important what natural products would produce similar results. Making my own products is also entertaining and educational for my toddler who is now able to "help" clean and I don't waste precious naptime on toilet bowls and bath tubs! Her receipes are very easy to follow and are effective!!! I gave away all my commericial products almost two years ago and have not gone back to one of them. It's so comforting to know that my family is no longer exposed to harmful cleaners and we are doing our part in protecting the environment."

This books is a great resource in combination with How to Grow Fresh Air.

Teaching Young Children About Saving the Earth


For those of you who have young children, there is a great DVD from Sesame Street to help teach your children about going green. The star of the show is the popular character, Elmo, with a new twist. Elmo actually turns the color green.

This is an excellent presentation to teach young children through colors, and songs why it is so important to be green, and they can learn along with Elmo who is trying to understand too. Paul Rudd plays Mr. Earth, who explains to Elmo why becoming green is so important for us and for the earth.

A DVD to add to your Sesame Street collection which will entertain young children, and teach them to keep the earth healthy right from a young age. For more information and clips from the DVD, click here.

Lavender Wedding Rice Eco-Chic Wedding Favor


I have mentioned before how much I like the eco-friendly favors from Beaucoup. This is another of my favorites, Lavender Wedding Rice, meant to replace regular rice to throw at the bride and groom at the end of the wedding.

Throwing things at a newly wed couple is intended to symbolize good luck, fertility and abundance. This bag contains 100% pure lavender buds which are completely biodegradable. It won't harm birds or the environment. Guests can be given small packets of the lavender buds to throw at the bride and groom, and when everyone leaves the ceremony, they will be walking over the fragrant lavender. Another terrific eco-friendly idea from Beaucoup.

For more Eco-Chic Green Wedding ideas, follow this link.