Product Review: TerraCycle

When I learned TerraCycle wanted to send me green cleaners I got really excited because I LOVE there worm poop. Yes I said worm poop. It's used as a fertilizer, it's totally natural and safe. It works great!!!

Anyway they sent me the all-purpose spray, glass cleaner, bathroom cleaner, and drain cleaner. They all smell a lot like alcohol but it fades very fast and is much better than a toxic smell most cleaners leave. They are all very safe and scent free. They reuse pop bottles and other bottles to fill with the cleaners, it's very cool!!!

The all-purpose spray cleaned quite well, with no left over residue. The cost is great!! I didn't find myself having to use much so I think it will last a long time.

The glass cleaner didn't leave any residue on the glass and cleaned the water spots off our bathroom mirror very well.

The bathroom cleaner did a very good job on our hard water spots on the tile and cleaned the tub really well!

The drain cleaner is very awesome, I have already used all of that because I was very excited and used it in all our drains haha. What's really cool is it's naturally occurring microorganisms. Cool right?!



Be watching because I will have a giveaway from TerraCycle this weekend!!

An award!

Wfbdoglover gave me an award! :) Now it's my turn!

The rules for this award are:

The winner can put the logo on his/her blog.

1) Link to the person you received your award from.

2) Nominate at least 7 other blogs.

3) Put links to those blogs on yours.

4) Leave a message on the blogs of the people you have nominated.

Here are my nominates-
1. Tea With Dee

2. A Thing Of Joy
3. Recycle Your Day
4. Simple- Green- Frugal
5. Chile Chews
6. Green Me
7. Gray Matters

It was very hard to only pick 7!!! Have fun everyone! :)

Giveaway: Cloth Wipes and Gift Certificates!

Patty from Three Piggies in the interview below has been kind enough to offer these great giveaways to our readers! You can win one of the following-
8 pack Neutral Pattern Cloth Wipes set
or one of two $10.00 gift certificates to her store

Rules-
1. Be sure to leave an e-mail address, no e-mail means you can't win.
2. Go to Three Piggies and tell me what your favorite product is.
3. Only enter once please, one comment enters you in all three giveaway.

Enter by: 11:59 p.m. on August 9th

Green Interviews: Patty Roberson from Three Piggies

Cloth Wipes Starter Kit

Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Patty Roberson and I live in Bristol, TN. It is located in Northeast Tn. I am a WAHM(work at home mom) to 3 wonderful children. Amelia-4; Lorelai-2; David Marshall-11 months. Everyday they teach me something new and they each challenge me in different ways. My husband and I have been married for 7 years. He is my best friend and biggest supporter.


Why do you feel living "green" is important?
Plan and simple-wastefulness. I truly believe that people do not realize all the items they waste. I want to teach my children that wastefulness is wrong. When we waste items that can be reused or recycled, we are not only hurting ourselves, but everyone around us. I believe that God helps those who help themselves. Why would he continue to bless you when all you do is waste so much of what he has given you.

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How long have you been living "green?"
For about a year.


What made you make the change?
I heard and read about people going green and organic. Honestly, I thought it was just a phase everyone was going through. The more I read, the more I became interested. Plus, I had never been told or taught what was actually in my food. When I started doing the research, I knew I didn't want my children consuming these items.


What is one of the biggest changes you have made?
Definitely, going all cloth on the children. Once we went on cloth wipes and diapers, I was amazed at how much money we saved every month. It was like hitting a mini lottery.

What is one tip you would like to share with the readers about going green?
Make Recycling Fun.
Kids will enjoy it more when they find it fun. Let them pick your recycling bins or let them sort the items. My kids may be young but they are totally involved in the whole process. For instance, any cans we save is sold by the pound for recycling. They are in the process of saving this money for our Disney trip.


When did you start your Etsy.com store?
January 2008


What kind of items will people find in your store?
Cloth Wipes-Flannel, Minky, Velour, Fleece
Teething Rags
Breastfeeding Relief Products
Boo-Boo Packs
Face Washcloths
Fleece Soakers or Diaper Covers
Bandana/Pillowcase Dresses.


Why do you feel it's important to use things like cloth wipes?
OH, Wow! There are so many reasons. Here are my main ones:
1. Better for the earth 2. Better on Babies Bottom 3. NO harsh chemicals or fragrances 4. They save you a ton of money.


Any tips for readers wanting to start an Etsy.com store?
Research your product-see if your items are on there; are your pieces competitive; are they wanted items
Advertise
Don't be afraid to put your self out there.
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Thanks to Patty for doing this interview. I don't have children so I haven't used her products but from her Etsy.com site you can read that people that have love them!

Don't forget to go look at her site- Three Piggies

Check the next post for the wonderful items Patty is giving away to our readers!!

Winner of the ReJavanate Shopping Bag

Lanae T. is are lucky winner! Thanks to everyone that entered. Keep coming back, I will have a lot more giveaways!

If you liked the bag go order yourself one from- ReJavanate

Winner of the Eco-Friendly Trash Bags Giveaway

Lesha at "Going Green, it's better then going Crazy" is the winner of the Ecosafe trash bags!! Congrats Lesha! And to the rest that didn't win you can still buy your own with the 25% coupon code on the left sidebar. There are many more great products on LetsGoGreen.biz you can get as well!! Be sure the check them out.

And keep watching many more eco-friend giveaways to come!!!

Recipe: Parmesan Chicken Skillet

My husband and I both thought the chicken in this was great but the sauce was just okay. Next time I will make the chicken with alfredo.
(I don't measure when I cook so everything is guesses and to taste, if you don't cook like that you can find amounts on the original recipe at the end of this post.)

Parmesan Chicken Skillet
(Serves 2)

1 Large chicken breast (or two smaller), cut in bite size pieces
2 Tablespoons flour
Italian seasoning to taste
Garlic to taste
Cajun Seasoning to taste
salt & pepper to taste
1 1/2 butter, divided
1/2 cup milk (I used a little flour to thicken)
1/4 cup Parmesan (I bet I used more haha)
4 ounces cooked angel hair pasta

Toss chicken in flour and seasonings.

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet.

Add chicken, skillet until cooked.

Remove chicken and keep warm.

Add milk, heat for about 2 minutes (stirring).

Add parm.

Add rest of butter.

Add chicken, toss.


The original is here- Parmesan Chicken Skillet

*Sorry there is no picture I was hungry. *