I am a tree-hugging, nature-loving, free-flowing, eco-conscious flower child – and so is my kiddo. Like you all didn’t know that already. 🙂
Our Earth is important to me. I embrace our planet and its wonders: the plants, animals, mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers, oceans, and everything in between. I have made it my business to instill in my child a sense of wonder about nature. She notices and contemplates bugs and flowers, collects rocks and acorn caps, plays in dirt, and loves animals with all of her heart. I want for her to grow up to be a good steward of our planet, and to feel passionate about our ecosystem.
I take the time to notice tiny wildflowers, to recycle, to make eco-friendly consumer decisions. I cloth diaper my kid and use cloth menstrual pads, I reuse and upcycle as much as I can, I use mostly green cleaning products, I use reusable consumer goods as much as I can (snack bags, grocery bags, etc) and II try to purchase organic produce when it is available (farmer’s markets rock my socks).
I am by no means perfect, nor am I always consistent, but I truly make an effort to follow my green heart as much as possible.
You don’t have to be a flower-picking hippie like me to make greener choices. You just need an open mind and a willingness to change your habits, even if it’s one small change at a time. They will add up.
So, dear readers of The Simple Moms, I have worked hard to bring together some of my favorite eco-friendly products in order to show you how easy it is to make small choices in your daily lives that add up to big, positive affects on our planet. And there will be giveaways too! So stay tuned!
This weekend is dedicated to you, Mother Earth. Rock on! {pun intended}
*Featured Image Earth Day art by Dana Gray*