Green Tips for Moms

We're providing these tips for moms, because motherhood is a 'round the clock commitment. You have more than ever to be concerned about and little time to seek out solutions to meet your family's everyday needs.

I hope these green tips and links to help in your quest for balance in the many areas important to your life.

• You can be a green mom and be beautiful.
  
  If you're looking for beauty and fashion tips from an eco-conscious perspective, Eco Stiletto has that and more.
  
  The witty blog entries and articles will help you discover the world of non-toxic nail polish and stylish organic clothing - all in the name of reducing your carbon footprint "from Ugg boot sized to a stiletto size".
  
  
• Save green while you're buying green.
  
  Organic Deals and Coupons is a wonderful resource for coupons on your favorite organic grocery items, baby apparel and more.
  
  
• Stay in the know with green news.
  
  The Daily Green, also known as the green website for regular people, features daily news and consumer tips for moms on their quest to go green.
  
  Planet Green and TreeHugger are sister sites that feature blogs and advice on going green in every aspect of your life.
  
  
• Swap non-toxic baby gear with other moms.
  
  SwapBabyGoods.com is a pioneer website, providing a friendly place for parents to buy, sell or swap baby items. Their philosophy is very simple -Why buy when you can swap?
  
  
• Learn from the experiences of other green moms.
  
  We all have our favorite blogs. Here is one of mine...At Green Baby Guide two green mommies keep it real writing about their experiences raising green babies. They are a great resource for new eco-friendly tips for moms.
  
  Green Baby Expo is one of the largest gatherings of green moms and eco-preneurs in the US. It is a great place to learn about new products and have some family fun.
  
  
• Make your own baby stuff.
  
  Are you crafty? Make-your-own-baby-stuff.com has tips for moms who are willing to take on do it yourself projects to complete their baby's layette. The site features articles on how to make a unique baby wardrobe, boutique baby style, DIY nursery decor, homemade baby food, toys, gifts and more.
  
  
• Plan a green baby shower.
  
  If you are preparing for your baby's arrival, Baby Shower 101 is an excellent resource for baby shower games, invitations, ideas, history and tons of baby shower information. If you want gender-specific information, you can visit their sister sites, Baby Boy 101 and Baby Girl 101. These sites have ideas about baby names, gifts, nursery themes, layette and a lot of other baby boy and baby girl information.
  
  
• Watch out for new green trends.
  
  Baboo Baby scours the web for new natural and organic baby products. The site is full of green and non-toxic alternatives to conventional baby products.
  
  

• Quickbabynames - Meaning of Names, Baby Names and their Origins
  
  Quick Baby Names is a resource with over 20,0000 meaning of names and baby names statistics, all searchable by origins, style, impression, popularity.
  
  
• San Diego Parent Connection
  
  The Parent Connection brings San Diego families together to provide support, share experiences and information, enjoy social activities and build lasting relationships. SanDiegoParent.Com is the home of the Parent Connection and is your one-stop website for resources, events, activities and parent tips for everyone from parents who are expecting to the parents of teens.