Being an eco-friendly mom does not necessarily mean making your own clothes and living out of your Hybrid SUV. In fact, being environmentally conscious is all about the small, simple choices that you make in your daily family decision making. If you are on a quest to live a greener lifestyle, there is hope, even for the busiest of moms.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
It is true, today there are more and more pesticides used on every item of food we eat. Knowing what is safe and healthy and what vegetables you should scrub with a scouring pad before putting it near your mouth is getting even more confusing. Instead of just using your backyard to hang garden wall art, start growing a garden of your own. There are many websites online that will guide you in learning how to plan your garden, showing you which plants work well together and which do not, and guiding you through how to plant the seeds. Your own garden will produce fruits and vegetables that are healthy, organic and delicious. Store the vegetables for the winter and you will have fresh vegetables for soups and stews all year long.
Decorating
Instead of purchasing your holiday decorations from the discount or dollar store, this year make your own. While this may seem like a cumbersome task for a mom who stays at home with a handful of small children, it is actual a very simple way to decorate for less. Take a walk with your children outside and gather things like leaves, sticks, pine cones and acorns. With a little hot glue, some creative painting and a sprinkle of glitter, you can transform a pile of pine cones into a beautiful fall wreath. Do not underestimate the natural beauty that nature can provide when you use things from the outdoors.
Stop buying plastic decorations and go with natural tree branch wall decor instead. Stop wasting money on fruits and vegetables that may not be safe to eat, and grow your own in a backyard garden. In no time, you will begin to feel like the eco-friendly mom you long to be.
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