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New to this concept of green living? Are you playing with the idea of having your entire family go green? I know that for many people, going green is a big transition to a very different lifestyle…. But how exactly do you go green when you don’t even know where to start?
I was delighted with all the new things I learned just from reading this book… such as Savedge’s recommendation to skip on “free range” chicken due to the ambiguous definition of what “free range” actually entails, as well as other labels green parents should either look for or be wary of. Personally, I was surprised to find that according to a study done by a University in Germany, a dishwasher uses less energy, water and soap than what one would use when washing by hand. Interesting, huh? Savedge even includes recipes for creating your own homemade and eco-friendly disinfectants, cleansers, even face paint! The recipes are simple and easy to make, not to mention easy on the wallet, so I know that many mamas will find these portions of the book to be very helpful. Savedge even includes fun and educational activities within each section that parents can do with their children to help foster a deeper appreciation of the environment and its resources as well as an understanding of green living.
Savedge successfully put together a resource that is oh so helpful and oh so informative, with eye opening facts, figures and interviews that’ll get you pumped about going green and aware of the positive impact that doing so will have on the world, your community, your family and your bank account. It’s a fun and interesting read that’ll definitely give you the knowledge necessary to become a green family! There is just so much valuable information in The Green Parent, and Savedge has included it all there to help parents learn about leading an environmentally friendly life and how to teach their children to do the same.
Jenn Savedge also has a wonderful blog, appropriately titled The Green Parent (www.thegreenparent.com), that she regularly updates it with fresh information, tips and tricks about living green for parents and children. Basically, the book provides you with a base of knowledge. After reading The Green Parent, sites and blogs such as Savedge’s make great pitstops during your webventures to find out all about what is fresh and new in the green community. Also, check out her blog to enter The 2008 Green Parent Awards for a chance to win some great prizes!
The Green Parent will be released in April of 2008. Preorder it at Amazon.com
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