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White Cloud’s GreenEarth Paper Products + Pin it to Win it “Living the Green Sweepstakes”

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud. All opinions are 100% mine.

My family started going green a couple of years ago when our son was in environmental club at his school. The whole family got involved by making a list of what we could do around our house to go green. We start by recycling everything that we could through our garbage company.  We found that we were putting more in the recycling bin each week than we did into the garbage can! On average now we only have 2 garbage bags a week, whereas before we started recycling we had 5-7 bags. We always make sure that we are turning off anything that is not being used like the T.V. and lights and electronics that are not being used often.  We keep each other accountable for turning out electricity that is not being used and making sure that nothing goes into the trash that can be recycled.  The kids like being a part of making our little world green and knowing that not only are we helping our family with the things that we do to be green we are doing our part to help the planet.

One more thing that we need to start doing is using more green products like White Cloud GreenEarth.

GreenEarth is the innovative, eco-friendly line of White Cloud products (bath tissue and paper towels), made from 100 percent recycled fibers.  I like that I don’t have to compromise because GreenEarth products maintain the highest standards of quality while still remaining affordable.  “Living the Green” doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank or sacrificing quality. White cloud truly puts living within reach!

Did you know…

  • All GreenEarth® products maintain a Forest Stewardship Council certification.
  • White Cloud can be found exclusively at Walmart!

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White Cloud’s Pin it to Win it “Living the Green Sweepstakes”

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Here’s how to enter:

1. Follow White Cloud on White Cloud Pinterest page
2. Create their own “Living the Green” Pinterest board
3. Repin at least one Pin from the White Cloud “Living the Green” board to their board and include the hashtag #LivingTheGreen in the pin’s caption
4. Visit mywhitecloud.com/promotions and complete the sweepstakes entry form

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NAIAS Here I Come!


I am thrilled to be attending The North American International Auto Show in Detroit, this Sunday through Tuesday, compliments of Ford Motor Company. I am going to have a first look behind the curtains at the Auto Show and I will also be getting a behind the scenes look at Ford Motors Headquarters in Dearborn, MI. How cool is that?

Stay tuned to be the first to read about and see (photographs) my experiences in Detroit, at the The North American International Auto Show, and for what I learn about Ford’s green initiative..which I am very excited about.

If you have questions that you would like for me to ask Ford executives, leave them in the comments below.

I will put a list of other bloggers who are attending the The North American International Auto Show here later today or Monday morning.

DISCLAIMER: I was invited to participate in this program by Clever Girls Collective, Inc. in partnership with Ford and Ogilvy PR. Ford Motor Company paid for my travel and accommodations at the 2-day Driving Green Technology event, I was not compensated in any other manner for my time. My opinions posted here are my own.

Design your own SIGG Water Bottle + A Giveaway!

Sigg customized water bottleI was so excited when I was given the opportunity to design my own branded SIGG Water Bottle because both of my kids have had a SIGG water bottle for 2+ years and I haven’t! It’s my turn now and mine is bigger than theirs! Childish.. I know.  Sebastian has a ninja inspired SIGG water bottle while Madelyn has a glow in the dark space SIGG water bottle.

Now, through Cafe Press, you can design and order your very own personalized SIGG water bottle. Type whatever you want such as “World’s Greatest Mom”, “Best Dad Ever”, or your brand name which is what I did and you will instantly see what it will look like on the SIGG design of your choice.  I chose the Leaves design (left) and had “The Mommy Insider” printed on my 1 liter SIGG water bottle.  You can choose from 7 special edition designsStop wasting plastic water bottles and design your own SIGG water bottle that you will have for many many years.  These SIGG water bottles can be washed in the dishwasher.  Attach a caribeener to the SIGG top and then attach your SIGG to your backpack or diaper bag and you’ve got easy access to it all of the time!

The custom-designed bottles are available for $27.99 on CafePress’ SIGG section here..

Learn about SIGG on their website here.
GIVEAWAY!
We have (1) 1 liter SIGG water bottle to give to a lucky reader. The 1 liter bottle is exactly like what you see pictured here with “The Mommy Insider” printed on it.  Leave a comment below related to SIGG, water bottles, and/or being ‘green’ and you are entered to win.  Contest ends July 15th, 2009.

We will be giving away the same SIGG water bottle on TheFind.com and MomLogic.com!  Subscribe to our email updates (green bar at top of the page) to find out when the other contests begin.

Design your SIGG bottle at CafePress!

3 steps toward Green(er) parenting
Step 1: Green school supplies

Fleurville-rerun-messengerTeaching kids how to lessen their footprint on the environment is vital and can be done easily, affordably and with style!  Here are a few online stores, and a sampling of their products, that will
get your kids started on their Green school supply collection.

  • Forest Choice – Graphite #2 pencils and colored pencils
  • Green Apple – Earth Friendly School Pack 2", Recycled Content Markers, Recycled Ballpoint Pen, and Maped Natural Rubber Eraser are a few products offered here.
  • Fluerville – Re-Run™ Beta Binder and Re-Run™ Messenger.

A few tips that I particularly like from The Green Parent website article, Green Your School Supplies are:

  1. Aim For A Waste-Free Lunch
  2. Borrow or Rent Sports Equipment and Instruments.
  3. Update and reuse last year’s backpack by adding or removing fabric patches or designs.

Gloria Campos with Daily Green Tips reminds us that if we can't afford to buy all green school supplies, that's okay. Buy what
you can green on the supply list. You will still make a difference.

Are your kids using Green school supplies?  If so, what are they and where do you buy them?