"The Green Lady"

So I went to a baby shower a couple weekends ago, and was happily surprised at a nickname someone called me. Being the eco-conscious person that I am, I gladly purchased a kit of "Babyganics" non-toxic cleaning products for the mom-to-be. After opening my gift, someone asked who it was from, "the green lady" my friend responded. Even I was left wondering who this "green lady" was, thinking it was the creator behind the product. A moment later she clarified, "Jen," and a smile appeared on my face. I'm "the green lady." How cool is that? Honestly, I have a long way to go to truely be honored with the title "the green lady" yet my friends have noticed the little differences I've made to be Earth friendly. It really goes to show you that no matter how small of an effort you make, others take notice, and hopefully are influenced to make changes too.
I felt that the non-toxic cleaning products were one of the most important gifts I could give the mom-to-be & baby. There are an alarming amount of pollutants inside our homes, often more so than in the air outside! Can you imagine that the air we breathe in our homes can be more toxic than outdoors? The first thing we can do to reduce indoor air pollution is to throw away all the toxic chemicals in the house - but be sure to dispose of them safely. Contact your local waste department for drop-off locations for hazardous waste(oven cleaner, acetone/polish remover, aerosol cans, batteries, insecticides, etc) For Tempe, check out this site: http://www.tempe.gov/hhw/we_accept.htm Replace your hazardous waste with non-toxic cleansers like "Babyganics" or make your own with basic ingredients like baking soda, lemon juice, white vinegar, even water!