“Go Green” AND “Save Green”: Dispelling The Myth
Oct 12 2010 09:00 PM | Doreen Kukral in House, Heart, & Home
"Going green" has always been a part of my daily life. From a time when, as a little girl, I helped my mom gather the recyclables and deliver them to a recycling center, to today, as a mom myself, when I teach my own children those same responsible virtues.
There are so many more facets of going green in the modern day, and the definition of the term reaches far beyond simple recycling. But going green isn't just about installing solar panels on your rooftop… it's about all the little choices that make the biggest difference. From food choices, to cleaning your home, to saving money on your monthly utility bills and consumption, the choices are vast. However, there is a popular misconception that going green will cost you green. We're inundated with green products, eco-friendly formulas, organics and mountains of options making it seem that going green is an investment rather than an opportunity.
Well, I’m here to help dispel that myth and actually show you all of the ways you can live green, keep your family healthy, and benefit the environment without sacrificing anything, including your money.
When you make wise choices to gain the most benefit, relieve the burden on the environment and save money to use elsewhere, everyone wins. You've already taken the first step. If you're here you, too, are a Money Minded Mom, and together we can go on this journey to "go green" AND "save green"!
Doreen Kukral is creator of MomGoesGreen.com, a popular weblog that offers a glimpse into her family’s journey to "going green". With her contributions to Money Minded Moms she hopes to inspire others by sharing realistic ideas and information necessary to make wise choices where family health, wellness and environmental conservation are concerned and dispel the myth that going green is a costly commitment.
www.MomGoesGreen.com
Mom Goes Green on Facebook
Mom Goes Green on Twitter
There are so many more facets of going green in the modern day, and the definition of the term reaches far beyond simple recycling. But going green isn't just about installing solar panels on your rooftop… it's about all the little choices that make the biggest difference. From food choices, to cleaning your home, to saving money on your monthly utility bills and consumption, the choices are vast. However, there is a popular misconception that going green will cost you green. We're inundated with green products, eco-friendly formulas, organics and mountains of options making it seem that going green is an investment rather than an opportunity.
Well, I’m here to help dispel that myth and actually show you all of the ways you can live green, keep your family healthy, and benefit the environment without sacrificing anything, including your money.
When you make wise choices to gain the most benefit, relieve the burden on the environment and save money to use elsewhere, everyone wins. You've already taken the first step. If you're here you, too, are a Money Minded Mom, and together we can go on this journey to "go green" AND "save green"!
Doreen Kukral is creator of MomGoesGreen.com, a popular weblog that offers a glimpse into her family’s journey to "going green". With her contributions to Money Minded Moms she hopes to inspire others by sharing realistic ideas and information necessary to make wise choices where family health, wellness and environmental conservation are concerned and dispel the myth that going green is a costly commitment.
www.MomGoesGreen.com
Mom Goes Green on Facebook
Mom Goes Green on Twitter
7 Comments
Jen Goode
01 November 2010 - 10:06 PM
I'm excited to learn more about going green. For years I've done little bits here and there but I'm sure I can do more. I'm slowly reprogramming my family to think of reusing before they think of the trash. Right now it seems like such a trendy thing to do, but really it's not a trend, it's a way of life.
Doreen Kukral
02 November 2010 - 01:44 AM
Jen - I couldn't agree more! It IS a way of life and I'm a firm believer that it's truly all the little things we do that make the biggest impact! Our children (and husbands!) can be little sponges! Once it becomes routine, it becomes automatic!
Jim Kukral
02 November 2010 - 11:32 AM
This husband has been assimilated into it. I admit it's a pain sometimes, but once you get it going you just do it. I still think we need the "Husband's guide to going Green" written. 
Vicky Collins
02 November 2010 - 08:45 PM
I am really looking forward to learning more ways to "Go Green".
I would love to learn more about making your own cleaning products, I am sure all those harsh chemicals can't be good for the environment or our health!
I would love to learn more about making your own cleaning products, I am sure all those harsh chemicals can't be good for the environment or our health!
Doreen Kukral
03 November 2010 - 01:06 AM
Vicky.... I have an article about making cleaning products on its way soon! 
La_Mob
03 November 2010 - 09:12 PM
Baking soda and Vinegar are great to use as cleaning products either individually and/or seperate. http://housekeeping....inbaklemons.htm
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