Buried in the dark depths of the Green Baby Gift Box site is this nifty little statement I wrote about our “green philosophy”–though, since no one reads webpages in full anymore, I’m guessing that only my mother’s cousin’s daughters have read the thing. So indulge me in a little reprise of what’s important to us over here. (Warning: excessively earnest prose ahead.)

Why Go Green?

As the old Kermit the Frog song says, it’s not easy being green. Sure, I’d have an easier time finding great baby items, clothing designs, and toys and could buy them for far less if I didn’t insist on everything being environmentally-conscious. So why do I do it?

• Because I believe that blind consumption of natural resources has gone too far.
• Because I want our children to inherit a more thoughtful and just world.
• Because I know that human creativity can do far better in addressing our current environment problems.
• Because I believe that companies should be responsible to their employees, their planet, and their community over the long-term.
• Because I believe in the beauty and meaning of handmade items.
• Because I believe in acting out my beliefs with my lifestyle and purchases.

Whew! What a mouthful!

If you are new to shopping “green” and have any questions, feel free to leave a comment here or drop me a line. And stay tuned for some great sites for parents interesting in going green…

As a preview on that front, I recently discovered Green Mommy Guide, a fun site packed full of readable info for newly “green” moms. Check out the weekly prize drawing…

Tags: going green, green lifestyle, green mommy guide, green philosophy, natural lifestyle

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