Happy Earth Day!!

How does Cheeky Green spend Earth Day?  Well, I had intended to do it in a "green" manner - hitting the garage sales!  But, as luck would have it, I will be spending it in an entirely different "green" manner - at work - making the green.  Hopefully there'll still be some bargains left on Friday.

In honor of the occasion I thought I'd go off-topic (no Michigan shaped mittens to be found today!)  and just talk green.  I can't start any green discussion without mentioning the book Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life by Sophie Uliano

I received this book for my birthday, and not to sound overly dramatic, it has changed my life.  Well, maybe not changed, but had an incredible impact on it.  Sophie stresses the importance of a green lifestyle in a no-pressure, no-nonsense way.  No guilt involved, just pleasure and great information.  Read it - I can't say enough....


Here are a few of the ways I live green on a daily basis...and please note how simple they are:

kind of a no-brainer - but when you can't reduce or reuse - recycle!!!

unplug appliances when not in use - you do know they use energy even when turned off - right?

replace harsh chemical cleaners with safe products such as vinegar and hydrogen peroxide - both are not only safe but cheap! turn your old t shirts into rags - not only cheaper than paper towels, but better for our planet too!

I'm so excited to have gotten this retractable clothes line out on the patio...using your clothes dryer less not only saves energy, but prolongs the life of your clothing.

I also got this drying rack for use in the laundry room....I can just feel our gas bill going down!

with 3 cats in the house litter is a big part of our trash...I feel better now that we are using yesterday's news - made from recycled paper.  not only is it better in the landfill but their are possible health effects from clumping litter that I'd rather avoid...and the mining process for litter is not good for our earth...this really is a win-win product!  (go to their website for a coupon!!)

thanks to Gorgeously Green I have ditched my old facial products for safer more eco-friendly products...I love the results.  and disposable razors are horrible for the planet....I've just discovered this Gillette Fusion razor and it is AMAZING - I've never had a better shave with NO cuts...it just glides over ankles and knees, I can't recommend it enough!

and finally, once an item has reached the end of its useful life for you, don't just toss it, donate it.  remember, your junk is another man's (or green girl's) treasure.

This green girl's gotta go.  Hope you had a great green day!