When I first wrote this article, I was gung-ho all fired up about a campaign I started on my blog called Going Scratch. That was nearly a month ago. I write for this blog once a month, sometimes more when I get a bee in my bonnet. Going Scratch was an idea I had to…
Category Archives: Beauty and Body
Can You Trust The Beauty Industry? Are Safe Cosmetics A Myth?
Do you think that the beauty and personal care products on the shelves at your local drugstore or department store are safe? Do you think they are tested for safety by an independent agency before they are marketed? If you think the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Most of us believe that the products…
Can A Green Mom Get A Tattoo?
I have a confession to make. I want a tattoo. I’ve always wanted one. I know that they are frowned upon by some. I know that they are not allowed by certain religions. I know that I don’t want my kids to consider getting tattoos until they are past 25. Hypocritical or not, I think that you shouldn’t get…
Breastfeeding Blues
I am counting down the days of pleasure and intimacy I’ve enjoyed and shared with my baby while breastfeeding him. My baby is two months shy of turning two. I am not really sure how well he is going to take it, but some days I can’t wait for him to grow tired of clinging…
Be Healthy: Get Active with Your Kids
Previously, I wrote about my weight loss journey and overall, journey to be healthy. My children are an extension of me and therefore my journey is their journey. What I eat, how I exercise and the way I view the world affects them. This is why it is extremely important, for me, to set a…
Around The Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup
We love finding fabulous links from around the web for you each week, and this week they are all from the personal blogs of our awesome Green Team here at 5M4GG. Enjoy! Sommer from Nature Moms is sharing about her success with homeschooling, and making me realize how fun it could be. Jennifer from The…
How Much is Too Much Green For Green?
A few weeks ago, late at night, I received an email from a public relations exec about an all-natural children’s hair care product. Called oopsy daisy! leave in detangler and conditioner, this “incredible, must-have” product was $18 for 8.25 ounces. What!!?? My hair care products don’t even cost that much (I admit, I may have…
Around The Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup
Happy Labor Day weekend to you all from the green team here at 5 Minutes for Going Green! Here are some interesting reads for your long weekend: -Geek Dad creates an incredible Styrobot, all from styrofoam he collected over the past several years. Check out the awesomeness. -Last week, our own Crunchy Chicken had some…
Do You Need a Hazardous Chemical Warning Label?
Most of us think that toxic chemical exposures can’t be very good for us. Yet, it seems that we go about our busy days blissfully unaware of the alphabet soup of toxic chemicals to which we expose ourselves each day. If you think about it, you start to wonder whether you should have a hazardous chemical warning label inked on…
Around the Greenosphere: Weekly Link Roundup
More inspiration for the weekend: -An inspiration post about biking from One Green Generation (with amazing photos). -Run DMT is talking about why organic produce really IS better. -What gets us buying the latest and greatest? No Impact Man reminds us that the zero sum game (i.e., I get everything, you have nothing) is how…
