Contact: doreen at momgoesgreen (dot)com
So, here I am. I joined the world of blogging. Something I thought I would never do. Not because I had a negative view, but because I never imagined I had anything passionate enough to talk about or an expertise that others would be interested in. I left a professional career in advertising a year after our daughter was born and have steered away from that chaotic world for the past eight years. Six years ago, our son entered the world and my life has continued to focus on family and (trying) to give my kids and husband the best of me (although at times I imagine one or ALL of them would say “oh for pete’s sake…relax, would you!?”)
In this crazy life adventure of trying to raise a family and do the best I can by them, I have “accidentally” found another passion…trying to live as green as possible. I have “known” recycling my entire life. My mom was always an avid recycler. Even when being green wasn’t cool. She lovingly packed up the bottles, cans and newspapers and DROVE them to a recycling center 30 minutes across town. Clearly, she gave me my start.
In have had so many bizarre experiences when it comes to trying to be green. And that is how this all started. My husband reminded me that every other day I have a story about something that I experienced, something I read, something I learned or something that really pissed me off.
I’m not perfect. My life i
s far from being as green as I would like it to be. I make mistakes, and I’m trying to leave some selfish things behind (like those fabulous smelling laundry detergents!) but I’m trying…and I’m learning. I just want to leave this world knowing that I did all I could manage to do. I hope to teach my kids how to treat their planet, live better and choose products that are best for their own well-being and they have already started to embraced it…little sponges that they are. I hope to continue to teach them the right way. Only then will I feel like I have truly done my best job.
This blog will be my journey…both the good and the bad, mistakes included.
Doreen,
I too never thought I would join the world of blogging either, but it seems like everybody is doing it for some reason or another.
I am also having a hard time giving up those “smell good” laundry detergents, but I keep reminding myself that now I know they are filled with many toxic chemicals that cause harm to my family. It is still quite a journey for me trying to go “green” without breaking the old banking account. Lucky, for me I found a wellness company that manufactures and distributes safer, eco-friendly, less costly products for people who are looking to save money, their family’s health, and our enviroment!
Check out my website below or contact my via email to find out how I am choosing the right products for my family and my environment.
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Hi Doreen,
I too am I green mom, well at least trying. I am a mom of a toddler and a school teacher. The more I read and educated myself on going green, the more I wanted it. I began my own company a while back called. MyGreenFuture.net. My products exceed the Green Seal standards and are some of the safest cleaners on the market today. I began green school fundraiisers with area schools and now I am expanding. I love your site and all the great information it has to offer. I am so excited that there are so many other caring green moms out there. Keep up the good work.
Aloha Doreen!
Love your blog! I’m far from perfect too. Though I’ve tried to be green since I was a kid and went to massage school so that kicked up my awareness of how everything is connected I think the biggest thing that shifted me was my pregnancy with my daughter. Since she was born it has kicked into high gear as I try to do the best I can to protect her and be a good role model.
To us both: Keep up the good work and enjoy the journey! =D
Mahalo,
@AndreaTannouri the @HolisticMamma on Twitter
Doreen, do you have recipes for He front load clothes washer detergent? How about for the dishwasher?
I just found your blog and, like you, I am TRYING to live a greener life. I have recently retired and made a ‘tree change’. I am living in a lovely little valley in rural Victoria, Australia. There is quite a network of women in Australia, doing just what you are. I will enjoy popping back to see how you are going. As they say, ‘From little things, big things grow..”
Hi Doreen,
Great work. Are you vegan? Going vegan is the best way to help the planet, human health, and our fellow non-human earthlings.
I would like to green my business. Any advice? I own a Business Agency where I help small business owners to grow their busineses
Rina – no, not vegan… really would like to move in that direction though~
Andrea – that’s a huge question… tried to find your site but there’s nothing there. I’d recommend sending me an email… doreen(at)momgoesgreen(dot)com
I’ve just started my journey toward living green in the perfect place – Alaska. I live on a lake with no running water nor road access. I’m going to visit your site often and learn to live greener (even though I live very green in the literal sense) in the Last Frontier. Being green and vegetarian in Alaska certainly has its challenges which is perplexing to me. Thank you for your positive contribution to the world.
Hi Doreen,
I stumbled on your site a few weeks ago and I am so pleased with what you are doing. I have always been a diligent food label reader and try to avoid processed foods/additives/hormones as much as possible. Over the summer, I discovered EWG and their report on sunscreen. Upon further research, I couldn’t believe what we expose our bodies to on a daily basis. Since then, I have been on a quest to transition all my chemical laden products to greener choices. I have been experimenting quite a bit and have been quite successful. It’s kind of become an obsession but I want to protect my family and others from unneccesary exposure to chemicals. Like you , I am not 100% green but I am trying to be green as much as I can. I wish more people would open their minds and realize the truth in what is going on around us. Awesome site!
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