tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post3851756705562530845..comments2024-02-12T08:13:45.983-05:00Comments on Green Grandma: Summer Celebration Giveaway HopGreen Grandmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-80179526338928604002012-06-29T23:08:13.596-04:002012-06-29T23:08:13.596-04:00Good choice!Good choice!Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-65793993616537129842012-06-29T17:07:57.060-04:002012-06-29T17:07:57.060-04:00In getting rid of the plastics in our lifeIn getting rid of the plastics in our lifeJubilee Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694753511788644998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-78938589742738648412012-06-29T12:53:08.713-04:002012-06-29T12:53:08.713-04:00It's tough trying to convince older generation...It's tough trying to convince older generations that the things they've been doing for years aren't exactly the best options! Good luck!Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-35664447878186842352012-06-29T12:52:05.290-04:002012-06-29T12:52:05.290-04:00Vinegar and baking soda are super cheap and work j...Vinegar and baking soda are super cheap and work just as well, if not better than commercial cleaners. It is possible to get away from toxins without paying a lot. I write about this a lot in my book. If you don't win it, I do recommend buying it ... it will save you money in the long run!Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-1135909382441427312012-06-29T04:01:18.034-04:002012-06-29T04:01:18.034-04:00Thanks for the giveaway. I need to green up my mu...Thanks for the giveaway. I need to green up my mum who now lives with me. That would be the main thing. But also have to green up the use of paper products. fromfurrin at gmail dot comJennifer P (Vicki Vix on r/copter form)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-46234201239092561982012-06-28T16:32:47.495-04:002012-06-28T16:32:47.495-04:00the cleaners that I use need greening up because I...the cleaners that I use need greening up because I buy the cheap artificial ones because I can not afford betterStephanie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00218014626011247227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-66665094659900692672012-06-27T16:55:19.102-04:002012-06-27T16:55:19.102-04:00Here's a post I did about this very issue. May...Here's a post I did about this very issue. Maybe you, or your husband, will find it helpful.<br /><br />http://thegreengrandma.blogspot.com/2010/01/green-product-of-week_12.htmlGreen Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-66958023033444073632012-06-27T16:52:31.578-04:002012-06-27T16:52:31.578-04:00Awareness is the first step :)Awareness is the first step :)Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-4661870081237853492012-06-27T13:25:05.480-04:002012-06-27T13:25:05.480-04:00My family needs to green up a lot of things, mostl...My family needs to green up a lot of things, mostly in the kitchen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-88793244191270782112012-06-26T23:56:00.995-04:002012-06-26T23:56:00.995-04:00We need to do the unplugging more often. My husban...We need to do the unplugging more often. My husband has a bad habit of leaving chargers for cell phones in the outlet all the time.Dedehttp://savingsinseconds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-338573787991332662012-06-25T22:28:04.721-04:002012-06-25T22:28:04.721-04:00Good for your husband! Unplugging is always a good...Good for your husband! Unplugging is always a good thing (unless we're talking refrigerators or freezers ... then not so much!)Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-81411308293400411672012-06-25T22:11:33.361-04:002012-06-25T22:11:33.361-04:00I guess our appliances - not energy saving...yet -...I guess our appliances - not energy saving...yet - b ut we do keep them off and unplug most after every use - incl. toaster, kettle, coffee machine, radios, vcr...everything...my hubby's a little nuts about it - I've just learned to adjust over the yrs.<br />abrennan09@hotmail.comandalenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-44424366546528352502012-06-25T12:47:12.586-04:002012-06-25T12:47:12.586-04:00We bought some metal splatterware plates and bowls...We bought some metal splatterware plates and bowls and that is what we use in the summer when we're eating outdoors. We ever take them with us for picnics and church functions. That way we do our part, at least, in eliminating paper plate waste.Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-4829126938450103342012-06-25T10:49:37.158-04:002012-06-25T10:49:37.158-04:00I'm guilty of using paper plates in the summer...I'm guilty of using paper plates in the summer. I need to stop being so lazy. But I do use vinegar for cleaning, even at the church.<br />gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)comFrugal Tumbleweed Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015910998713282631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-74207685981894429932012-06-24T21:46:50.651-04:002012-06-24T21:46:50.651-04:00You definitely want to keep conventional cleaning ...You definitely want to keep conventional cleaning products away from the little one! My book addresses non-toxic cleaning, laundry and more. You can also find a lot of advice here on the blog. Just search for natural cleaning or green cleaning and the posts will pop up. Good luck!Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-81621850729551606742012-06-24T18:58:51.990-04:002012-06-24T18:58:51.990-04:00We need to green our cleaning products. I know we ...We need to green our cleaning products. I know we can use vinegar and maybe baking soda? I can't remember, but I think we should switch with a little one around the house now. I'm pretty sure the stuff we use must be fairly toxic; it is the conventional way.Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220327678875066480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-41579275494188454032012-06-24T16:05:18.165-04:002012-06-24T16:05:18.165-04:00Doesn't that infuriate you, Amanda?! That'...Doesn't that infuriate you, Amanda?! That's probably the number one reason why people don't recycle! So often, it's just so darned difficult!Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-27447349696869248752012-06-24T16:04:04.805-04:002012-06-24T16:04:04.805-04:00Now that's an honest answer!!Now that's an honest answer!!Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-51255017728716530222012-06-24T14:05:21.646-04:002012-06-24T14:05:21.646-04:00Paper towels and recycling! We don't have a gr...Paper towels and recycling! We don't have a great recycling program here so we don't separate out too much. I know we could do more but I just don't know what our city will take (they are super picky and if ONE item that isn't supposed to be there is in there they toss the whole thing!)<br />tvpg at aol dot comAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082298190994010511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-67059368912740909052012-06-23T19:43:09.607-04:002012-06-23T19:43:09.607-04:00In a lot of ways!In a lot of ways!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006448914555488902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-90548578546187656062012-06-23T12:38:58.755-04:002012-06-23T12:38:58.755-04:00The only disposable items we use, for the most par...The only disposable items we use, for the most part, are toilet paper and razors. I love not having to buy all the other stuff anymore!Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-9272723328018412812012-06-23T12:37:51.592-04:002012-06-23T12:37:51.592-04:00I've been using coconut oil as my makeup base ...I've been using coconut oil as my makeup base and moisturizer. Love it!Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-18285704674554399562012-06-23T12:37:14.541-04:002012-06-23T12:37:14.541-04:00Hide them :)Hide them :)Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-54180047769322195482012-06-23T12:36:40.577-04:002012-06-23T12:36:40.577-04:00That's a tough one. There is that additive com...That's a tough one. There is that additive component ... Good luck!Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5909575150882551215.post-82584806789481280012012-06-23T12:35:47.328-04:002012-06-23T12:35:47.328-04:00Ouch! Start by getting rid of the paper plates. Do...Ouch! Start by getting rid of the paper plates. Donate them to a shelter or church that uses them to feed the homeless. Then move on to making the switch from paper towels to rags. Good luck :)Green Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988134199408897833noreply@blogger.com