
Calling all Green Bloggers! (closed…post coming soon!)
How did I get here and which way is back? I use to do alot of things...make my own yogurt, bake bread, do crafts. Then I had kids and the chaos took off from there. I'm trying to take a step back to a simpler and more natural life, to improve myself and (hopefully) the world around me.


Turning the Clock Back is a site devoted to teaching people to go green, get healthy and simplify their lives one step at a time. So many people feel overwhelmed with choices when it comes to living a more eco-friendly life that they often give up without trying at all. I want people to realize [...]
I recently heard about an amazing story and had to do a little research to find out if it was actually true…it was! Matthew and Waveney from Christchurch, New Zealand decided to reduce their trash consumption DRASTICALLY! The challenge was for their household to create no garbage for the landfill for 1 year. They were [...]
We humans go through an awful lot of STUFF. Big stuff, small stuff, and stuff we have no idea what to do with it when our closets get too full to hold any more stuff! Check out my recent article on the SC Johnson Greener Choices blog for some creative ideas on what to do [...]

Back in the olden days, our milk came in glass bottles, we squeezed our juice from real fruit, and made our soup from scratch. In those days, so very long ago, there was a lot less packaging in our grocery carts and our refrigerators contained simple foods that were made from scratch. As a result, [...]
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Great idea! Here are a few that might help:
http://www.ithoughtiknewmama.com/2011/08/the-health-impact-of-disposable-diapers/
http://www.ithoughtiknewmama.com/2012/01/green-baby/
http://www.ithoughtiknewmama.com/2011/06/5-easy-steps-healthier-home/
I’d love to be included. Any of these might work. scentednights2002 @ yahoo.com
http://www.confessionsofanover-workedmom.com/2009/01/wild-edibles.html
http://www.confessionsofanover-workedmom.com/2009/05/got-part-of-the-garden-in.html
http://www.confessionsofanover-workedmom.com/2009/08/sweet-cucumber-sandwich-pickles.html
Here’s are a couple of my recent popular posts that are easy to do…
http://randomrecycling.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-make-your-own-yogurt.html
http://randomrecycling.blogspot.com/2012/01/ever-tried-dryer-balls.html
I have a few you might be interested in: http://myhealthygreenfamily.blogspot.com/2011/04/is-wholesome-home-cooking-dying-art.html
http://myhealthygreenfamily.blogspot.com/2012/01/treasure-hunting-why-secondhand.html
http://myhealthygreenfamily.blogspot.com/2011/11/waste-not-want-not-5-things-you-can-do.html
Thanks!
I’m finding some great information from the above comments
Thanks for this post!
At Green Gifts Guide, we talk about how the gifts you give can make a positive impact on the planet — and how sometimes the best gift isn’t “stuff” at all. Here are a few of our favorites:
http://www.greengiftsguide.com/wrap-your-gifts-green/
http://www.greengiftsguide.com/set-gift-wrapping-station/
http://www.greengiftsguide.com/diy-gift-bags/
Thanks again, and I can’t wait to check back for more great blog links!
Here’s how I use trash to save money: http://www.supercoupongirl.com/recycling-centers-how-i-get-so-many-coupons-for-free/
Not sure if this is quite what you had in mind, but I figured you’d get a kick out of reading it either way! LOL!
Email: supercoupongirl AT gmail.com
Great idea Diane! I am about to publish an article on eco-friendly paint at familyfocusblog.com
Hi there,
Here are a few from me that you can choose from:
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2011/08/essential-oils-for-immunity.html
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2010/12/using-essential-oils-for-pain.html
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2011/12/sore-throat-spray-and-gargle.html
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2011/11/using-essential-oils-on-infants-colds.html
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2011/02/common-cold.html
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2011/04/summer-sun-and-insect-spray-from.html
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2010/11/lavender-to-rescue.html
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2010/11/antiseptic-vinegar.html
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2011/02/essential-oils-and-bronchitis.html
http://joshealthcorner.blogspot.com/2011/01/essential-oils-and-asthma.html
Here’s a few from Condo Blues
http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/2011/12/make-reusable-cloth-gift-bags.html (a sanity saver as well as a planet saver!)
http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/2011/11/garage-workshop-transformation-2.html
http://condo-blues.blogspot.com/2012/01/garage-workshop-transformation-insulate.html
And a couple from my food blog:
http://lazybudgetchef.blogspot.com/2012/01/spinach-and-shrimp-pizza-on-whole-wheat.html
http://lazybudgetchef.blogspot.com/2012/01/taste-of-summer-vegetable-stew.html
Sounds like a great resource you have planned. Here are some of my links:
http://naturemoms.com/blog/2011/11/16/creating-a-real-foods-kitchen/
http://naturemoms.com/blog/2007/06/13/eco-friendly-birthday-party/
http://www.naturemoms.com/green-school-supplies.html
http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/07/08/eco-art-supplies-for-children/
http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/02/19/the-green-diaper-smackdown/
http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/04/17/alternative-menstrual-products-ditch-the-disposables/
thanks for the call to share resources – happy to share a few:
http://bestofmotherearth.com/2011/11/07/vintage-hankies-a-green-alternative-to-kleenex.html
http://bestofmotherearth.com/2011/11/03/prevent-colds-and-flu-and-wash-your-hands.html
http://bestofmotherearth.com/2011/08/14/the-buzz-of-moving-bees.html
http://bestofmotherearth.com/2011/06/17/4-ways-to-green-your-garage-guys.html