#ecowed Lead and Handbags the 411
Last October I attended a BlogHer meet up in Washington D.C. for the documentary My Toxic Baby by Min Sook Lee (our green mom blogger portion was cut) and it was the first time I had ever met Jennifer Taggart, The Smart Mama. Alicia from The Soft Landing helped support my way to Washington and now look at the three of us, we’re the 3 Green Angels! Funny how things work out and come full circle, isn’t it?
After a long day and jet lag Jennifer, Jessica of The Green Phone Booth and I decided to do some XRF analyzing of toys and yes my purse. You can watch the video over at Green and Clean Mom and though we had some laughs, great drinks and lots of fun the toxic lead coated purse is not a laughing matter! Diane Sawyer recently did a report on this (guess she should have talked to us last year; we were ahead of the curve) and our pal and green expert, Dr. Greene rings in on the dangers of lead during the interview but now The Smart Mama is flying across country to do what…test handbags for lead!
On the heels of her trip across country (more on this Wednesday) and the importance of learning about the danger of lead our #ecowed party, January 27, 2010 will be focused on what other than: LEAD and HANDBAGS. So mama think about that fancy handbag you just lug over your should or that great knock of you see for $10!
RSVP and by leaving us a comment and you could win a eco-friendly non-toxic purse to replace the not to safe purse you might be toting!
Join Us:
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 from 10p-11p EST
How to Attend the Twitter Party – It’s FREE!!!
1. Join our discussion by using the #ecowed hashtag in each of your tweets so we can all follow the conversation.
2. Follow http://www.twitter.com/3greenangels so you can respond to the discussion and ask us questions.
3. Use Tweet Grid to make following the conversation easier.
Laundry Tree Talks SoapNuts for #ecowed a Rehash
On December 9, 2009 we talked laundry – yes, who likes to talk laundry? We do when it comes to going green, saving money and being non-toxic! Find out about Laundry Tree and SoapNuts or visit What the HashTag and keep up with the #ecowed parties!
| 10:39 am | thesmartmama: | Did u know colorants in conventional laundry detergents may cause cancer (such as Rhodamine B)? Try soapnuts; learn 2nite at #ecowed |
| 11:30 am | greenyourdecor: | RT @thesmartmama Did u know colorants in conventional laundry detergents may cause cancer? Try soapnuts; learn more tonite at #ecowed |
| 1:38 pm | spoiledsisters: | Join us tonight for #ecowed to talk about eco-friendly Soapnuts! Be sure to RSVP for prizes http://bit.ly/8XfyhH via @3greenangels |
| 1:38 pm | thesoftlanding: | Join us tonight for #ecowed to talk about eco-friendly Soapnuts! Be sure to RSVP for prizes http://bit.ly/8XfyhH via @3greenangels |
| 1:39 pm | heyfreckles: | RT @TheSoftLanding: Join us tonight for #ecowed to talk about eco-friendly Soapnuts! Be sure to RSVP for prizes http://bit.ly/8XfyhH via … |
| 2:02 pm | 3greenangels: | No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av |
| 2:05 pm | saramomof2: | RT @3greenangels: No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av |
| 2:11 pm | mmc67: | RT @3greenangels: No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av |
| 4:52 pm | laundrytree: | RT @3greenangels: No more dirty laundry! Join us 2nite 10pm EST w/ @laundrytree #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB -av |
| 5:02 pm | GoGreenBeans: | RT @thesmartmama: Soapnuts, on the other hand, do not have that problem – learn more tonight from 10 to 11 pm at #ecowed |
| 6:37 pm | GoGreenBeans: | RT @greenmom: Excited to learn more about @laundrytree on Wed. w/ @3greenangels for #ecowed Check out the prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB |
| 8:09 pm | 3greenangels: | How much laundry do you do each week? -sp #ecowed |
| 8:11 pm | Brandie185: | @3greenangels too much laundry LOL! #ecowed =) |
| 8:11 pm | GoGreenBeans: | A load a day keeps the laundry monster away ina full house =D @3greenangels RT: How much laundry do you do each week? -sp #ecowed |
| 8:13 pm | 3greenangels: | Gearing up for talking no more dirty laundry RSVP for prizes http://ow.ly/Ks3z #ecowed -sp |
| 8:14 pm | laundrytree: | The average American family does 8 ?10 loads of laundry each week, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. #ecowed |
| 8:17 pm | Brandie185: | RT @3greenangels: Gearing up for talking no more dirty laundry RSVP for prizes http://ow.ly/Ks3z #ecowed -sp |
| 8:25 pm | shellykramer: | RT @detroitmommy: @ecostoreusa Me and 2 others won a $50 gc from #ecowed twitter party on Sept 26 and still haven’t received them!! |
| 8:26 pm | jillyrh: | The average American family does 8 ?10 loads of laundry each week, according to the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. #ecowed |
| 8:44 pm | thesmartmama: | @sprigtoys soap nuts naturally produce saponin #ecowed |
| 8:46 pm | thesmartmama: | once used up (4 to 7 washes) can be composted #ecowed |
| 8:50 pm | racergirl1313: | I made it! I have missed #ecowed the past few weeks  |
| 8:50 pm | thesmartmama: | soapnuts, once used up, can be composted #ecowed |
| 8:51 pm | saramomof2: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 8:52 pm | saramomof2: | 8-10 loads a week- I would say 15 here- #ecowed |
| 8:53 pm | greenmom: | Be sure to follow @laundrytree and join us for http://ow.ly/KsrY #ecowed |
| 8:54 pm | saramomof2: | RT @greenmom: Be sure to follow @laundrytree and join us for http://ow.ly/KsrY #ecowed |
| 8:59 pm | saramomof2: | Hoping to learn something new! #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | racergirl1313: | @saramomof2 Me too! I hadn’t heard of soapnuts until the @3greenangels mentioned them #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | 3greenangels: | Welcome to #ecowed everyone where our sponsored host is @laundrytree -sp |
| 9:02 pm | saramomof2: | Curious to know about soapnuts! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | @saramomof2 Welcome, we are happy to have you here tonight! #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | condoblues: | @3greenangels Perfect! I’m putting off laundry for yet another night to tweet  #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | 3greenangels: | Composted? That is super cool! Via @thesmartmama Do you know about http://www.laundrytree.com -sp #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | saramomof2: | Glad to be here! #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | racergirl1313: | I need to do laundry too! I have an excuse though I have been sick. #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | spoiledsisters: | Join us for #ecowed right now on TweetGrid.com to talk with @laundrytree http://bit.ly/75xHWB |
| 9:04 pm | saramomof2: | @condoblues Laundry will wait! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | sarasophia: | Yay–hello all<3 #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | sarasophia: | My laundry pile will be the death of me. #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | jillyrh: | RT @saramomof2: @condoblues Laundry will wait! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | thesmartmama: | I use @laundry soapnuts in my front loader and they work great! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | sarasophia: | I do about six loads per week—wanting to reduce but, hubs is a builder and four kiddos–(we also cloth diaper) #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | condoblues: | @saramomof2 Well, yeah. For the good of the environment and all #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | sarasophia: | I had never ever heard of @laundry soapnuts until this afternoon when I checked the @3greenangels site #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | 3greenangels: | No residual color left on whites, right? @laundrytree -sp #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | racergirl1313: | @thesmartmama I was wondering how they work in a front load machine. Nice to hear you like them. #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | condoblues: | @thesmartmama I guess that answers my Q if soapnuts work in HE washers! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | zealandsmom: | @thesmartmama dang…missing #ecowed how is everyone?! |
| 9:08 pm | 3greenangels: | Do you hang dry your laundry? http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf758672.tip.html -sp #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | jillyrh: | RT @3greenangels: No residual color left on whites, right? @laundrytree -sp #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | bellaeast: | RT @3greenangels: Do you hang dry your laundry? http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf758672.tip.html -sp #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | sarasophia: | @zealandsmom Good:) Learning about @laundry soapnuts (all kinds of craziness, fruit you can wash your clothes with!!) #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | 3greenangels: | Be sure to be following @laundrytree and stop by and RSVP for prizes http://ow.ly/JHGB #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | racergirl1313: | @3greenangels No room to hang, but we use those dryer balls and they really cut down on dry time. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | saramomof2: | @3greenangels A lot of my laundry is hung to dry- I do dry my towels. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | sarasophia: | @3greenangels Not in the winter…we use the dryer…Summer we hang them (and on warmish winter days) #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | condoblues: | @3greenangels Inside during winter. Extra humidity=heaters works less= lower utility use. And dog doens’t get shocked during pets #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | zealandsmom: | @sarasophia I have soap nuts too. YOu gotta go liquid though SO much easier!! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | bluefroggie: | hi everyone! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | GoGreenBeans: | @laundrytree can you add your own essential oils to Soapnuts? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | thesmartmama: | Soapnuts work best in warm or hot water but have tip if you like to cold water wash to save $ and energy #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | thesmartmama: | Drop bag w/ soapnuts in 1/3 cup hot water; let sit 2 min before throwing all into wash; will release saponin so you can wash in cold #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | condoblues: | @zealandsmom Do soapnuts come in a liquid? #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | sarasophia: | @zealandsmom Are you saying they are hard to use? #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | RoseClark: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | bellaeast: | RT @tweetmeme Give the Gift of Clean Laundry: Soapnuts :: 3 Green Angels http://bit.ly/8XfyhH #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | racergirl1313: | @thesmartmama I always wash in cold. Thanks for the tip! #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | sarasophia: | @laundrytree It is PHENOMENAL to simplify—the happiest moments of my life were the simplest:) Here’s to soapnuts<3 #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | saramomof2: | I’m really curious about these soapnuts- Glad to read these answers. #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | zealandsmom: | @condoblues yes!! maggies is the best that I know of #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | saramomof2: | RT @racergirl1313: @thesmartmama I always wash in cold. Thanks for the tip! #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | jillyrh: | RT @sarasophia: @zealandsmom Are you saying they are hard to use? #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | zealandsmom: | @sarasophia well u can use them for 5 loads, then change. so just a PIA, I guess. but not hard. #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | 3greenangels: | Ever wonder how much it costs to do your laundry? http://frugal.families.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-do-your-wash #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | bluefroggie: | Soapnuts sounds really interesting! Are they sold in stores? #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | condoblues: | @laundrytree Can I use soapnuts w/ oxygen bleach? Need 2 find a good eco powdered detergent 2 use w/ oxygen bleach in my HE washer #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | candita: | RT @spoiledsisters: Join us for #ecowed right now on TweetGrid.com to talk with @laundrytree http://bit.ly/75xHWB |
| 9:15 pm | saramomof2: | I’m anxious to try these soapnuts! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | sarasophia: | @zealandsmom Interesting…if they save money on Eco-Laundry soap though—they’d be a LIFESAVER. #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | PuddlegearAlex: | #ecowed Are they good for septic users? |
| 9:16 pm | thesmartmama: | I use essential oil for scent in dryer instead of wasting in wash; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | racergirl1313: | @laundrytree I have recently become a lover of tea so that’s good to know! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | condoblues: | @zealandsmom Where can I get it? #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | Brandie185: | I got the sampler soap nuts and really liked using them! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | fiskers: | How much are a bag of soapnuts? #ecowed? |
| 9:16 pm | bellaeast: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | surfingmomsc: | Questions ofr the soapnut party: What about doing cloth diapers? #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | Brandie185: | Except I never remember to order mor euntil I’m almost out of detergent LOL! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | saramomof2: | RT @PuddlegearAlex: #ecowed Are they good for septic users? GREAT QUESTION |
| 9:16 pm | bellaeast: | I’ve got a septic system & HE Washer…they sound awesome. #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | jillyrh: | Where can I get it? #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | 3greenangels: | Scary luandry soap facts http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/928241/scary_facts_about_laundry_soap_healthy.html #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | thesmartmama: | I think soapnuts make a geat hostess or teacher gift #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | GuerillaMinds: | checking out #ecowed with @laundrytree |
| 9:17 pm | saramomof2: | RT @3greenangels: Scary luandry soap facts http://bit.ly/63dQfs #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | Brandie185: | When we used them though, we didn’t line dry – anyone line dry and use them? Do you need softener with them? #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | sarasophia: | @royaldixie From @MightyNest I got the Eco Kids finger paints:) #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | GoGreenBeans: | @laundrytree How well do Soapnuts whites? #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | 3greenangels: | @laundrytree That is cool that you are making a liquid called SoapNut Soak! Sweet! Can’t wait to try it! #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | saramomof2: | @Shortshit1031 You got to head to #ecowed party |
| 9:18 pm | condoblues: | @laundrytree I think I love you! I make my own HE detergent & white r a problem even w/ oxygen bleach. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | bellaeast: | Do these soapnuts have strong fragrance? DH can’t handle strong scents. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | 3greenangels: | @laundrytree can be gotten for http://www.laundrytree.com #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | sarasophia: | Wow. RT @3greenangels: Scary luandry soap facts http://bit.ly/63dQfs #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | parentbynature: | Ohhh … great idea! RT @thesmartmama: I think soapnuts make a great hostess or teacher gift #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | bellaeast: | RT @GuerillaMinds: checking out #ecowed with @laundrytree |
| 9:19 pm | bellaeast: | @thesmartmama ~ ooh – great idea! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | mamamelinda: | RT @3greenangels: @laundrytree That is cool that you are making a liquid called SoapNut Soak! Sweet! Can’t wait to try it! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | saramomof2: | I guess I didn’t know there was so much info. out there on laundry soaps’ #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | Brandie185: | @bellaeast No! I can’t handle them either! And laundry soap – ugh. I can almost always tell what people used -I’m that sensitive! #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | maggiesavage: | I love this tip! RT @smartmama use essential oil for scent in dryer; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | thesmartmama: | Saponins are class of chemical compounds; name derived from soapwort plant; root of soapwort plastic historically used as soap #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | whopperman13: | I love this tip! RT @smartmama use essential oil for scent in dryer; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @maggiesavage: I love this tip! RT @smartmama use essential oil for scent in dryer; just sprinkle some on sock to scent laundry #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | Brandie185: | @bellaeast but the soap nuts didn’t bother me at all!! #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | sarasophia: | I’d love to put them in our gift bags….@laundrytree soapnuts would be adored by the hippie generation that is my family:) #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | condoblues: | @Brandie185 Yeah, now that I make my own, other detergents smell so STRONG to me now. EW. #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | 3greenangels: | PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | greenmom: | Ever wonder how much it costs to do your laundry? http://frugal.families.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-do-your-wash #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | racergirl1313: | It it too bad the local independent eco friendly store closed. Soapnuts would have been great there! #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | thesmartmama: | I like the liquid for whites #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | royaldixie: | RT @3greenangels: PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | bellaeast: | @Brandie185 ~Thx Brandi, gr8 to know! Amazing how much perfumie scents are put into things. #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | 3greenangels: | Great stocking stuff or gift for a college student for x-mas http://www.laundrytree.com #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | StuffSmart: | RT @3greenangels PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | royaldixie: | I’ve never tried a soapnut but the though makes me want peanut butter #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | Brandie185: | @condoblues I have family that uses TOO much soap. I feel naseous around them its SO strong. I try to hint they could use less LOL! #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | bellaeast: | @condoblues ~how do you make your own? So curious! #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | bellaeast: | RT @greenmom: Ever wonder how much it costs to do your laundry? http://bit.ly/8yStCR #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | GoGreenBeans: | Oh Me! Me! @3greenangels RT PRIZE #1 coming up in a couple of minutes! Win a @laundrytree Soapnut Starter Kit http://bit.ly/6Su7xt #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | MindfulMomma: | Yeah for Soap Nuts from @laundrytree !! #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | saramomof2: | Thought- are all scents necessary? Probably not…….Something to think about #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | greenmom: | 12 great laundry tips from Care2 http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-energy-saving-laundry-tips.html #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | MindfulMomma: | I even got my Mom to try soap nuts from @laundrytree #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | 3greenangels: | PRIZE #1: How many @laundrytree SoapNuts should be used per wash load? http://bit.ly/6kMgPl #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | Lunachique: | @StuffSmart Do we have to RSVP for #ecowed ? |
| 9:24 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @MindfulMomma: Yeah for Soap Nuts from @laundrytree !! #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | whopperman13: | RT @bellaeast: @condoblues ~how do you make your own? So curious! #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | sarasophia: | @laundrytree SO, are soapnuts a NUT or a FRUIT?? Just wondering….. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | condoblues: | @bellaeast 1/2 cup borax, 1/2 cup WASHING soda, 1 cup (usually bar) of grated baht soap/laundry soap. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | bellaeast: | RT @greenmom: 12 great laundry tips from Care2 http://www.care2.com/greenliving/12-energy-saving-laundry-tips.html #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | royaldixie: | I hate laundry. So much so that when DH stains a shirt, I give it to his mom to clean *true story* #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | Brandie185: | @3greenangels 3-5 per load!! =) #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | 3greenangels: | Wow @laundrytree 40 loads for only $9.99 for the starter kit! Amazing! #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | StuffSmart: | @3greenangels 2 or 3 #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | racergirl1313: | I don’t like scented laundry products. Unless it is VERY subtle #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | sarasophia: | @3greenangels #1 3-5 soapnuts!! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | bellaeast: | @3greenangels 4 #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | erinely: | damn, missing #EcoWed, got busy with my tree and dinner…. |
| 9:25 pm | condoblues: | 3 #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | thesmartmama: | think of all the packaging waste u can save using soapnuts #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | saramomof2: | RT @racergirl1313: I don’t like scented laundry products. Unless it is VERY subtle #ecowed Me too! |
| 9:25 pm | royaldixie: | RT @3greenangels: Wow @laundrytree 40 loads for only $9.99 for the starter kit! Amazing! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | pretailers: | RT @bellaeast RT @greenmom: 12 great laundry tips from Care2 http://06.sale.0sp.in #ecowed o_O |
| 9:25 pm | thesmartmama: | Note that if you would need to treat spot b4 washing with conventional detergent, still will need to spot treat with soapnuts #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | thesmartmama: | Mystic balls for wash not so great if made of PVC; will release phthalates – yuck! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | thesmartmama: | Did you know that benzene is released in the production of some surfactants, which are used in most conventional detergents? #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @thesmartmama: Mystic balls for wash not so great if made of PVC; will release phthalates – yuck! #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | royaldixie: | Average 3-5 #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | whopperman13: | @3greenangels 2 or 3 #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | 3greenangels: | @thesmartmama @greenmom learned the hard way about the Mystic balls! -sp #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | Brandie185: | @laundrytree Fabulous! =) #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | GoGreenBeans: | 2-3 soapnuts not so dirty 3-5 average 4-5 for hard water #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | sarasophia: | @thesmartmama This is why I love getting back to nature-using NOTHING but natural products. Helloooo @laundrytree soapnuts:) #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | zealandsmom: | @thesmartmama ive been using allen’s now, do you approve  #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | surfingmomsc: | @3greenangels 3-5 soapnut shells should be used per wash load #ecowed http://bit.ly/6kMgPl |
| 9:27 pm | condoblues: | @Brandie185 I hate the reek of fabric softner that I smell frm neighbors when they try laundry. Bothers me now that I don’t use #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | racergirl1313: | You can make your own dryer balls with wool yearn and a nylon. There is a tutorial online somewhere. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | YourOrganicLife: | As usual, came in late to #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | GoGreenBeans: | @thesmartmama RT:Did u know that benzene is released in production of some surfactants…used in most conventional detergents? #ecowed |
#ecowed with Natural Pod was a Smashing Success!
Last Wednesday was a blast talking without sponsored host, Natural Pod! Such a blast we cannot even post the entire rehash there were so many tweets! Get the first half of the party, links and great information here and then visit What the Hashtag for even more #ecowed details!
| 9:01 pm | sweepstakesgirl: | RT @3greenangels: Tonight we are taking FSC certified wooden toys, eco-friendly choices for x-mas/safe toys with @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | thesoftlanding: | @greenandhealthy I just love meeting up with you whenever I can! #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | weldo48: | Hi everyone! #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | bethanyev: | ready to learn! #ecowed |
| 9:01 pm | lifeonprint: | RT @greenandhealthy: @naturalpod My pleasure! So who’s the person behind the tweets tonight? #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | greenandhealthy: | @thesoftlanding Ditto!! I wonder when we will IRL? #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | thesoftlanding: | @YoGuilly Hi Maria – welcome to the party! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | kerrypooh: | I am so excited about tonights topic of gift ideas #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | @naturalpod Hi there! Happy to be here! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | racergirl1313: | @3greenangels I’m excited to learn more! I always learn at these parties! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | sweepstakesgirl: | Will #ecowed get trending too? |
| 9:02 pm | justicecw: | RT @3greenangels Tonight we are taking FSC certified wooden toys, eco-friendly choices for x-mas and safe toys for kids @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | royaldixie: | RT @naturalpod: Only a few minutes away! RT @3greenangels: #ecowed is almost here w/ @naturalpod and we’re ready! X-mas shopping???? |
| 9:02 pm | greenandhealthy: | @LaMamaNaturale Oh, it’s all good. I love my work and get to do it from home, so can’t complain #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | thesoftlanding: | @kerrypooh Hi Kerry – so glad you made it! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | 3greenangels: | Welcome @beinggreener @lifeonprint @Fullnes @keeypooh @sweepstakesgirt @clevergayle and everyone eles! Yay! Lets PLAY naturally! #ecowed |
| 9:02 pm | thesoftlanding: | @greenandhealthy Hopefully soon! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | lifeonprint: | OMGoodness!! the Uncolored Gnomes are adorable!! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | beinggreener: | Hey Alicia! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | bethanyev: | lets party! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | angelasbits: | RT @kerrypooh: I am so excited about tonights topic of gift ideas #ecowed …Me too! |
| 9:03 pm | crazeypoet: | @3greenangels Thanks! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels woot woot! let’s! #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @3greenangels Tonight we R taking FSC certified wooden toys, eco-friendly choices 4 x-mas & safe toys for our kids w/ @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | Jump in for #ecowed! RSVP w/ comment at http://bit.ly/4zr8PE & follow party chat on TweetGrid at http://bit.ly/2fu1d3 |
| 9:03 pm | thesoftlanding: | Jump in for #ecowed! RSVP w/ comment at http://bit.ly/4zr8PE & follow party chat on TweetGrid at http://bit.ly/2fu1d3 |
| 9:03 pm | 3greenangels: | Have you RSVP’d by leaving a comment for prizes http://bit.ly/20NXcJ #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | detroitmommy: | @bethanyev hope you like kettle korn #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | treadlight: | Excited – I am finally able to make it #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | thesmartmama: | just sent @thesoftlanding and @greenmom link to the architect’s pix of our home #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | racergirl1313: | @3greenangels I RSVP’d! #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | JK8675309: | Here we go, #ecowed with sponsored/hosts @naturalpod http://www.naturalpod.com RSVP with a comment http://bit.ly/4zr8PE |
| 9:04 pm | crazeypoet: | I love giving natural and organic gifts! #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | PoorSanta: | There are a lot of neat things on NaturalPod that my toddler would like #ecowed |
| 9:04 pm | bethanyev: | RT @detroitmommy: @bethanyev hope you like kettle korn #ecowed My favorite! |
| 9:04 pm | greenandhealthy: | @thesmartmama I wanna see!! Send the link to the pic to me too! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | thesoftlanding: | @thesmartmama Thanks Jennifer! Can’t wait to see your abode #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | JK8675309: | * @3greenangels I RSVP’d! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | crazeypoet: | Here we go, #ecowed with sponsored/hosts @naturalpod http://www.naturalpod.com RSVP with a comment http://bit.ly/4zr8PE #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels omgosh their products are amazing!! I want then for me! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | detroitmommy: | RT @3greenangels: Jump in for #ecowed! RSVP w/ comment at http://bit.ly/4zr8PE & follow party chat on TweetGrid at http://bit.ly/2fu1d3 |
| 9:05 pm | thesoftlanding: | Me too & it’s a great example for family/friends RT @crazeypoet: I love giving natural and organic gifts! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | 3greenangels: | Pls follow @greenmom @3greenangles @thesoftlanding @thesofltlanding and @naturalpod for the party #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | racergirl1313: | I am excited to learn more! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | thesoftlanding: | @JK8675309 Welcome to the party! #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | kerrypooh: | I told family to only get eco friendly or handmade gifts this year! We shall she if that happens #ecowed |
| 9:05 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @lifeonprint: @3greenangels omgosh their products are amazing!! I want then for me! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | msgreene: | I lost my fav sweatshirt & have been researching eco-options. I love Soy / Soy-bamboo. Any suggestions #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | lifeonprint: | hello to all my girls!!! you all know who you are! <3 #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | crazeypoet: | @thesoftlanding I totally agree! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | 3greenangels: | Let’s begin this conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | naturalpod: | @lifeonprint The gnomes are so lovely for fairy villages, nature tables and so much more #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | thesoftlanding: | @kerrypooh Nice! You can beat the neti pot #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | @greenandhealthy sweet! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | justicecw: | @3greenangels I think I rsvp’d right! #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | Fullnest: | @3greenangels it is very confusing #ecowed |
| 9:06 pm | 3greenangels: | @kerrypooh How will you control this? Are you suggesting companies such as @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | racergirl1313: | It is very confusing! Um avaid the “made in China” sticker for 1 #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | justicecw: | RT @3greenangels Let’s begin this conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | kerrypooh: | @naturalpod is a great place to send everyone to shop #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | clevergayle: | The dolls are so darn cute!!! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | crazeypoet: | @3greenangels yes, i agree it’s hard to know what’s really safe. #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | thesoftlanding: | @msgreene Hey there Cheryl! Welcome to the party! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | detroitmommy: | It is very confusing. #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | fancygrlnancy: | I’m getting real-time search results at TweetGrid http://tweetgrid.com/ #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | lifeonprint: | @naturalpod I am sooo going to buy them just for Me!!! <3 #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | kerrypooh: | @3greenangels it is extremely confusing!!! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | PoorSanta: | Consumers feel at the mercy of manufacturers in many cases. Great to see more green toy companies #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | easyecotogo: | I RSVP’d #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @3greenangels: Let’s begin this conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | fancygrlnancy: | How do I RSVP? #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | lifeonprint: | I am following all! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | clevergayle: | @3greenangels more confusing all the time! #ecowed |
| 9:07 pm | angelasbits: | @3greenangels Yes it is very confusing trying to figure out what is safe #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | 3greenangels: | Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | justicecw: | @3greenangels it is very confusing…I agree #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | @3greenangels too many chemicals!!! #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | greenandhealthy: | Oh, oh, oh! I really want this Felting Kit from @naturalpod http://ow.ly/thm7 been wanting to try felting for ages! #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | lifeonprint: | @thesoftlanding very confusing! #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | thesoftlanding: | @fancygrlnancy RSVP by leaving a comment at http://bit.ly/4zr8PE #ecowed |
| 9:08 pm | PoorSanta: | The stacking rainbow is rather neat #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | rt @3greenangels Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | 3greenangels: | What are your standards as a parent? What do you look for? Who do you trust? #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | bethanyev: | so confusing! #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @3greenangels: Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | kerrypooh: | @naturalpod I am in LOVE with playstand with the arch.. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | racergirl1313: | @naturalpod Great Doll house! Very modern lines. #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | greenmom: | Retweeting @thesoftlanding: RT @3greenangels: Let’s begin this conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | lifeonprint: | RT @thesoftlanding: RT @3greenangels: Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:09 pm | greenandhealthy: | HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | naturalpod: | @greenandhealthy The fall is great time to begin crafting and making your own treasures for your little ones #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | crazeypoet: | @greenandhealthy ooh that does look nice! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | 3greenangels: | What is green for you as a parent? Have you checked out the products http://www.naturalpod.com ? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | kerrypooh: | @3greenangels I will def. give suggestions on places to shop and be VERY specific!! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @3greenangels: What are your standards as a parent? What do you look for? Who do you trust? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | treadlight: | Before u buy toys, find out more about the company & their practices. ImagiPlay does a great job of explaining how they produce. #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | beinggreener: | RT @greenandhealthy: HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | justicecw: | rt @3greenangels Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | zealandsmom: | yea #ecowed! Im here Im here! |
| 9:10 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels now days who can you trust other than natural toys…everyday you find out the toys in stores are toxic! #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | PoorSanta: | @3greenangels It is difficult, all the stuff they see on TV is painted plastic… #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | clevergayle: | Great arts and crafts section! My GD’s love to paint and draw #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @3greenangels What are your standards as a parent? What do you look for? Who do you trust? #ecowed |
| 9:10 pm | greenandhealthy: | RT @3greenangels: What is green for you as a parent? Have you checked out the products http://www.naturalpod.com ? #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | justicecw: | RT @3greenangels: What are your standards as a parent? What do you look for? Who do you trust? #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | bethanyev: | #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh I wanted to do that for Zealands b’day but thought people might get offended #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | greenmom: | Hope people will join the #ecowed party on natural toys FSC certified products and going green for parents this x-mas |
| 9:11 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @greenandhealthy HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh if anyone asks I will say wood only toys or books #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @beinggreener: RT @greenandhealthy: HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | thesoftlanding: | @lifeonprint It is confusing & that’s why I’m so grateful for co’s like @NaturalPod who have such high standards #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | naturalpod: | If are toys are made with natural organic elements (wood, wool, silk, beeswax) we can as parents breathe a sigh of relief #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | bethanyev: | @3greenangels I’ve like IKEA toys…but looking for something new #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | detroitmommy: | @3greenangels Currently checking the site out. Lots of stuff my 18 month old would love. #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh maybe some gymboree clothes;) #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | racergirl1313: | @3greenangels I check out as much as I can. It is hard when others give gifts that they expect to see used. #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | fancygrlnancy: | @thesoftlanding Thanks I think did it, but my comment is not showing. #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @beinggreener: RT @greenandhealthy: HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | crazeypoet: | @kerrypooh I would love some specific shop suggestions #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @greenmom: Hope people will join the #ecowed party on natural toys FSC certified products and going green for parents this x-mas |
| 9:11 pm | justicecw: | @3greenangels I look for educational products that are fun at the same time! #ecowed |
| 9:11 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealthy Just go to www.toddconversano.com, look under residential, under taggart/welcher – our partially eco friendly home #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | thesoftlanding: | @fancygrlnancy I’ll check it out and let you know #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | 3greenangels: | What about simple toys, wooden, FSC certified that are safe and encourage creativity and imaginations???? #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | greenandhealthy: | My ideal is investing in heirloom toys and then finding used or making other things (but we don’t always meet my ideal) #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | thesmartmama: | And you can use www.healthystuff.org too to check out details on non toy items . . . #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | fancygrlnancy: | @3greenangels I think it is hard to trust any company… How is a parent to know what is good?? #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | bethanyev: | RT @zealandsmom: @kerrypooh maybe some gymboree clothes;) #ecowed Haha! So there! |
| 9:12 pm | kerrypooh: | RT @greenandhealthy: HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | lifeonprint: | @thesoftlanding Thank goodness for standars! #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | detroitmommy: | my standards include not shopping at the dollar store. Too many unsafe toys there. #ecowed |
| 9:12 pm | thesmartmama: | rt @3greenangels Have you seen the @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | justicecw: | @3greenangels One of my son’s favs is a simple wooden train set that he can put together in different ways. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | PoorSanta: | @naturalpod Yes natural elements like that would make me not kringe as my toddler decides to gnaw on her toys. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | erinely: | RT @greenmom @thesoftlanding: RT @3greenangels: Let’s begin conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels they are awesome! #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | 3greenangels: | @bethanyev You say IKEA toys but are these plastic, certified, biodigrable and how do you know they are safe? Curious? #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | @naturalpod sooooo many awesome toys! #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | piomukids: | RT @3greenangels: Let’s begin this conversation, how do you know your toys are safe? Isn’t it confusing? #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | barleyandbirch: | @3greenangels those are my favorite toys! simple wood toys. they are so beautiful too. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | naturalpod: | Thanks for the feedback – be sure to check out our latest blog RT @racergirl1313: @naturalpod Great Doll house! Very modern lines. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | bethanyev: | RT @detroitmommy: my standards include not shopping at the dollar store. Too many unsafe toys there. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | piomukids: | RT @3greenangels: What are your standards as a parent? What do you look for? Who do you trust? #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | erinely: | Yes totally agree RT @detroitmommy my standards include not shopping at the dollar store. Too many unsafe toys there. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | greenandhealthy: | RT @naturalpod: If are toys are made with natural organic elements (wood, wool, silk, beeswax) parents breathe a sigh of relief #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | racergirl1313: | @3greenangels I love that they let children explore their imaginations as the learn! #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | clevergayle: | @3greenangels As a grandma, I like natural material toys. DH makes a lot of kids toys from wood #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | msgreene: | @greenandhealthy Nice to have an ideal. Be good to yourself when you don’t meet it. #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | thesmartmama: | I think the play silks make GREAT stocking stuffers – so many uses and perfect for imaginative play #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | crazeypoet: | @detroitmommy the dollar store is scary when it comes to things for children #ecowed |
| 9:13 pm | piomukids: | RT @greenandhealthy: HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed << WE AGREE! |
| 9:13 pm | naturalpod: | It has many uses, and it grows with your child RT @kerrypooh: @naturalpod I am in LOVE with playstand with the arch.. #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | thesoftlanding: | @kimatsprig Hey Kim! Jump in & give us your thoughts for #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | Fullnest: | @3greenangels I’m looking at a lot more wood toys this year, but worried about varnishes, etc #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @naturalpod: If are toys are made with natural organic elements (wood, wool, silk, beeswax) parents breathe a sigh of relief #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | kerrypooh: | @zealandsmom I was thinking of this year writing “no plastic” but thought that might rub people the wrong way also #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | bethanyev: | @3greenangels I’ve found some wooden ones #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | erinely: | RT @greenandhealthy HealthyToys.org is a great site for helping figure out toy safety (in regards to chemicals) #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | greenandhealthy: | @naturalpod The simpler toys are also much better for promoting creativity and intelligence! #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | thesoftlanding: | @erinely Hi Erin! How ya doing tonight for #ecowed? |
| 9:14 pm | zealandsmom: | @bethanyev Right?! #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels when my son was little his dad carved him a car and a little skateboard toy, they were his favorite! #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | 4kidspot: | @thesmartmama love playsilks that is my kids favorite playtime toy #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @thesmartmama: I think the play silks make GREAT stocking stuffers – so many uses and perfect for imaginative play #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | thesmartmama: | @detroitmommy Having XRF tested many dollar store items, I agree with that sentiment. #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | kimatsprig: | @thesoftlanding @3greenangels so I would start by looking at the toys you have and then going to mfr site #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | greenandhealthy: | @msgreene Hi Cheryl! So glad you made it #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | kerrypooh: | RT @kerrypooh: What is a “nice” way to ask party goers to not bring plastic toys as presents? #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | zealandsmom: | @zealandsmom yeah I wanted to say boooks only ran out of room on my precious invites though:) #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | 3greenangels: | Imaginative Play is so important! @greenmom has several @naturalpod toys and the children use them all of the time! #ecowed |
| 9:14 pm | 4kidspot: | @thesmartmama I actually have them on my etsy btw hee hee hee #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | msgreene: | Nice quotes from @DrGreene on taking green steps. http://bit.ly/qomSP Every thing we do makes a difference! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | Doodle741: | @3greenangels I don’t really know the toys are safe. #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | PoorSanta: | Yes just because a toy is wood doesn’t necessarily make it safe #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh yeah I wanted to say boooks only ran out of room on my precious invites though:) #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | treadlight: | U can also find producers of green toys through Green America http://www.greenamericatoday.org/ #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealth It is done! Go check out the pix #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | kimatsprig: | @thesoftlanding @3greenangels things I would particularly look at: are the toys painted? #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | fancygrlnancy: | SO TRUE =>RT @greenandhealthy: @naturalpod The simpler toys are also much better for promoting creativity and intelligence! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | clevergayle: | Most kids do like the simpler toys, where they can use their imagination and really PLAY, not just be entertained by something #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | crazeypoet: | @lifeonprint my brother had wooden puzzles and trains my uncle carved for him and we loved them too! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | Fullnest: | @3greenangels @naturalpod products look wonderful, definitely some things my little girls would enjoy #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | lifeonprint: | I’m still stuck looking at the gnomes!!! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | racergirl1313: | @naturalpod Your cardboard playhouse reminds me of one I had as a child! Love it! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | bethanyev: | @3greenangels but like I said, looking for something else… #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | greenandhealthy: | sweet! RT @lifeonprint when my son was little his dad carved him a car and a little skateboard toy, they were his favorite! #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealthy It is done – check out the pix #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | detroitmommy: | @naturalpod What do you suggest using when sanitizing/cleaning the wooden toys? #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | greenmom: | Don’t forget to enter the HUGE @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:15 pm | kimatsprig: | are the toys made from plastics? #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | 4kidspot: | @thesoftlanding I am personally going to promote waldorf toy crafters for Christmas time, I need to make many changes at home #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | thesoftlanding: | @fancygrlnancy I don’t see the RSVP comment yet, but no worries – I’ll be sure you’re included in prize drawings #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | bethanyev: | RT @PoorSanta: Yes just because a toy is wood doesn’t necessarily make it safe #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | crazeypoet: | @3greenangels I agree…I love giving gifts that promote kids using their imaginations! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | piomukids: | RT @greenandhealthy: @naturalpod The simpler toys are also much better for promoting creativity and intelligence! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @racergirl1313: @naturalpod Your cardboard playhouse reminds me of one I had as a child! Love it! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | erinely: | LOVE those, I still have my kids things like this RT @naturalpod The gnomes are lovely 4 fairy villages nature tables & so much more #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | kimatsprig: | painted toys pose possible risks of lead #ecowed plastics for phthalates |
| 9:16 pm | thesmartmama: | @naturalpod I love Little Pumpkin Boy under Aurelia’s creations #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | Fullnest: | @4kidspot playsilks are definitely on our Christmas list this year!!! #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | greenandhealthy: | @anarust If you stick to unfinished wood, organic textiles, etc. you don’t need the site #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @naturalpod: @Fullnest With our toys we do not use any paint at all, if it is finished we only use a natural beeswax finish #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | naturalpod: | @clevergayle That is true most kids do prefer simpler toys – it allows for imaginative and creative play in anyway they choose #ecowed |
| 9:16 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @greenmom: Don’t forget to enter the HUGE @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @detroitmommy @naturalpod What do you suggest using when sanitizing/cleaning the wooden toys? #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | angelasbits: | @clevergayle Yep give a child a box and he will play for hours #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | clevergayle: | Cardboard boxes can be the most fun things. We made playhouses out them too! @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | greenmom: | My daughter loves the http://bit.ly/4On4M from @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | fancygrlnancy: | @thesoftlanding thanks! I just tried it again and it seemed to work. last time the screen went black and nothing. #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | lifeonprint: | @thesoftlanding I rsvp’d at @3greenangles is that what i was suppost to do? #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | 4kidspot: | @clevergayle my kids have more fun with the boxes that with the toys 9 out of 10 times #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | kerrypooh: | @thesmartmama we are also getting ready to add an eco friendly addition to our home (as much as we can) #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | fancygrlnancy: | RT @LaMamaNaturale: RT @detroitmommy @naturalpod What do you suggest using when sanitizing/cleaning the wooden toys? #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | naturalpod: | @PoorSanta We agree – it is important to always know what a wooden toy is finished with and what type of wood it is made of #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | crazeypoet: | @naturalpod: Sounds wonderful! #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | PoorSanta: | One of DDs favorites is my wooden kitchen spoon….lol #ecowed |
| 9:17 pm | racergirl1313: | Letting children have imaginative play is so important. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | naturalpod: | @angelasbits Cardboard boxes are a great natural way to stimulate creative juices – endless play #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | kimatsprig: | Yep, Sprig also does not paint ever, we don’t like risks to children or environment #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | erinely: | The Play clips are very fun, you can use them to make all kinds of forts and hang silk cloths, hours of fun. http://bit.ly/kkVZj #EcoWed |
| 9:18 pm | greenmom: | The http://bit.ly/4uveG via review from @naturalpod and social media contract w/them reviewed by my children is a family favorite! #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | detroitmommy: | @PoorSanta Same here. My son takes all my wooden spoons from me. #ecowed |
| 9:18 pm | AngeleExaminer: | RT @greenmom: Don’t forget to enter the HUGE @naturalpod giveaway http://www.naturalpod.com/blog/?p=381 #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | 3greenangels: | Get ready – we’ll be giving away PRIZE #1 in 5 minutes, so watch for the question & answer to be included in the random drawing! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | naturalpod: | @fancygrlnancy For cleaning wooden toys, it is same as cleaning a wooden spoon or cutting board in the kitchen soap and water easy #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | kerrypooh: | my mom has taken out my brothers wooden train from 30 years ago and it is his favorite toy #ecowed (no paint or stain on it ) |
| 9:19 pm | 3greenangels: | @naturalpod how can parents begin to go “green” with toys??? #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | 3greenangels: | RT @naturalpod: @angelasbits Cardboard boxes are a great natural way to stimulate creative juices – endless play #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | PoorSanta: | Nice selection of play foods, and the kitchen sets are quite nice…. nicer than my kitchen…lol #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | naturalpod: | @greenmom That is one of our kids fav’s also. Our kids get so much enjoyment for this and often take it outside! #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | crazeypoet: | @kimatsprig i love unpainted wooden toys. I love knowing they’re safe. #ecowed |
| 9:19 pm | clevergayle: | DH is a wood craftsman and the GD’s play for hours with wood scraps, painting them, making fun things. = #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | racergirl1313: | @naturalpod Didn;t wa all play in carboard boxes as a kid? They are wonderful for imaginations! #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | 3greenangels: | @lifeonprint Yes, I see your RSVP #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | thesmartmama: | @kerrypooh Great! What are you doing . . . and any questions having gone through material choices myself #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | give_me_a_latte: | LOVE them! RT @kimatsprig: Yep, Sprig also does not paint ever, we don’t like risks to children or environment #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | greenandhealthy: | Check out these non-toxic tips for keeping toys clean (esp important during cold and flu season) http://ow.ly/thpX #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | kimatsprig: | But we also want to help give parents tools to help evaluate their current toy stash #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | Doodle741: | @3greenangels My kids LOVE cardboard boxes … and my plastic storage tubs! LOL! #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @erinely Play clips r very fun, u can use them to make all kinds of forts and hang silk cloths, hours of fun. http://bit.ly/kkVZj #EcoWed |
| 9:20 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealthy Have guest bedroom & bathroom – welcome anytime (and I offered for end of October you know) #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels yay!! Thank you! #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | greenmom: | My kids also enjoy for the simplest things http://bit.ly/1VOJu2 #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | thesoftlanding: | @fancygrlnancy Yes I see your RSVP now! #ecowed |
| 9:20 pm | naturalpod: | @3greenangels Parents can begin with “green” by asking the right questions to themselves, does it feel right, is it natural mat #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | HighImpactMom: | RT @give_me_a_latte: LOVE them! RT @kimatsprig: Yep, Sprig also does not paint ever, we don’t like risks to children or environ #ecowed ME 2 |
| 9:21 pm | sarahmama: | One way to go green – less toys! Kids will do so much more with just a few items that encourage imaginative and creative play. #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @3greenangels @naturalpod how can parents begin to go “green” with toys??? #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | clevergayle: | @naturalpod Going green for toys is more than just “organic/natural” I think. No toys from China, no weapons as toys, etc #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | zealandsmom: | I love @naturalpod ;s stacking rings…..takes me back to my childhood! #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | thesmartmama: | @naturalpod We go ask the appliance store for the big cardboard boxes ever so often-much fun: pirate ships, pineapples (Spongebob), #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | greenandhealthy: | @TM_Erin I know, holidays are tough! The fake gratitude is getting increasingly tough. I mean – do you know what I do?? #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | naturalpod: | #ecowed When choosing “green” toys the more questions you have to ask yourself is it safe, the more you should beware #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | thesoftlanding: | RT @naturalpod: @3greenangels Parents can begin with “green” by asking right questions, does it feel right, is it natural mat #ecowed |
| 9:21 pm | lifeonprint: | CArdboard boxes are also wonderful cat toys too!!! heehee! #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | angelasbits: | @PoorSanta They are nicer than my kitchen too lol #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | clevergayle: | @sarahmama Less toys is the way to go. All that plastic junk ends up in the landfill for eternity #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | 3greenangels: | Some hints for buying safe toys this x-mas season @naturlpod ??? What do you look for moms and dads? #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | fancygrlnancy: | What do you do when friends and family give your child toys that you are not sure what they are made of ?? And he loves it! #ecowed |
| 9:22 pm | kerrypooh: | @thesmartmama we don’t live in an area where many people are going green #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | thesmartmama: | I find my kids play more when they have fewer toys – too many and there are too many districtions, KWIM? #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | 3greenangels: | A Fav @greenoms home for a past @naturalpod review http://bit.ly/7MuDd #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | naturalpod: | @greenandhealthy One idea for well-meaning family members we suggest using our gift registry to create wish lists #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | PoorSanta: | Avoid Painted products, unless you are certain of the safety of the paints. #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | thesmartmama: | @greenandhealthy We live near the Port of LA, so we are down the 405 (which sucks traffic wise) #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | detroitmommy: | @thesmartmama Absolutely. #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | greenandhealthy: | @fancygrlnancy Let them play with them in moderation – until they inevitably tire of it (or it gets mysteriously lost) #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | PoorSanta: | Everyone has a pic of their kid playing with the box at Christmas, as the toy lies tossed aside. #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | lisaborden: | Changing the present (to take care of the future) http://bit.ly/YH6Mp #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | 4kidspot: | @fancygrlnancy I shriek in silence and then put it away without them notice #ecowed |
| 9:23 pm | zealandsmom: | @thesmartmama true…wish I had LESS toys:) #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | balmeras: | RT @thesmartmama: I find my kids play more when they have fewer toys – too many and there are too many districtions, KWIM? #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | 3greenangels: | What are the benefits of NATURAL FSC wooden toys? @naturalpod what is FSC and why is this important???? #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | clevergayle: | @kerrypooh Our area is not very green either – not much awareness #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | kerrypooh: | @thesmartmama I saw an adorable gingerbread cardboard house the other day on a blog to make #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @thesmartmama I find my kids play more when they have fewer toys – too many and there are too many districtions, KWIM? #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | thesmartmama: | @kerrypooh That is a lot! Lots of greener materials out there – just make sure you use formaldehyde free insulation #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | sarahmama: | @clevergayle Less is more…but it’s still hard to help my children understand why we pass up the little vending machines and such. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | naturalpod: | @clevergayle Even the biodegradable plastics need sunlight to breakdown therefore landfill plastics never go back to the earth #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | treadlight: | RT @sarahmama: One way to go green – less toys! Kids do so more imaginative & creative play with just a few items. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | Doodle741: | @3greenangels @naturlpod #ecowed Wooden blocks, wooden stacking rings … |
| 9:24 pm | greenandhealthy: | @naturalpod I’ve done that. My folks don’t roll with on-line buying. They ask for exact gifts. I tell them. They buy something else. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | 4kidspot: | RT @naturalpod: @greenandhealthy One idea for well-meaning family members we suggest using our gift registry to create wish lists #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | lifeonprint: | @3greenangels stay away from plastic and painted toys #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | LaMamaNaturale: | RT @treadlight RT @sarahmama: One way to go green – less toys! Kids do so more imaginative & creative play with just a few items. #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | kerrypooh: | @thesmartmama I was looking at denim insulation #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | thesmartmama: | @kerrypooh That is a great idea! We just made a pineapple house (my kids like spongebob) #ecowed |
| 9:24 pm | naturalpod: | @balmeras Our kids play much better, with less clutter, less toys, and more quality to experience endless imaginative joy #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | kimatsprig: | Sprig and some other mfr have banded together to form EcoToy Alliance, more about that later this fall #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | kerrypooh: | @CleverGayle it is very hard when everyone asks “why are you doing that- it is too expensive” #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | greenmom: | Wishing my kids had more @naturalpod toys and less crap. You? Xmas on the way! #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | PoorSanta: | Skip the toys that do everything for your kid, electronics don’t teach your child anything about basic physics #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | mamarenew: | RT @LaMamaNaturale: RT @treadlight RT @sarahmama: One way to go green – less toys! More creative play with just a few quality items. #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | kimatsprig: | But it is a cool concept that will allow parents to see who the mfr r that are really working towards safe sustainable solutions #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | kerrypooh: | @thesmartmama like I said- our house is TINY! We have an acre of land though #ecowed |
| 9:25 pm | angelasbits: | @3greenangels organic cloth, natural wood no dangerous chemicals like in plastic toys #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | thesmartmama: | @kerrypooh That sounds great! Think we looked at it but not sure why we decided not to do it~it may not have been available at time #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | HighImpactMom: | RT @kimatsprig: Sprig and some other mfr have banded together to form EcoToy Alliance, more about that later this fall #ecowed <–THank YOU! |
| 9:26 pm | zealandsmom: | went to an ecofriendly event this weekend they were passing out all kind of garbage, they were suprised when i passed. #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | naturalpod: | FSC is important in that the chain of custody is completely documented. They come from sustainable forests & are harvest safely #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | chicmommyusa: | RT @PoorSanta: Skip the toys that do everything for your kid, electronics don’t teach your child anything about basic physics #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | 3greenangels: | If I go with natural wooden toys like from http://www.naturalpod.com what are the benefits in this tough economy??? #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | bethanyev: | RT @greenmom: Wishing my kids had more @naturalpod toys and less crap. You? Xmas on the way! #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | pinkpandafabric: | Totally agree. Gets them to use imagination @thesmartmama I find my kids play more when they have fewer toys #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | erinely: | @thesoftlanding great, and you? I love these kinds of toys, I still want to play with them #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh denim? #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | barleyandbirch: | RT @LaMamaNaturale @treadlight @sarahmama 1 way to go green: less toys! Kids do more imaginative,creative play with just a few items #ecowed |
| 9:26 pm | kerrypooh: | @zealandsmom I started to take toys out of my son playroom and he still has sooo much!! #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | chicmommyusa: | @PoorSanta it’s tru but media keeps on making everyone thing the contrary, its hard 2 brake w/ those patterns among family members. #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | sarahmama: | We also rotate the toys we have out every few weeks. It makes the ones that have been put away seem like new again! #ecowed. |
| 9:27 pm | naturalpod: | @zealandsmom Stacking rings are made for children ages 6months – 6 years. Our 6 year son now uses them as donuts in his kitchen #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | treadlight: | @kimatsprig – Can’t wait to hear more. As a retailer, this will help me find green companies. #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | mamarenew: | RT @greenmom: Wishing my kids had more @naturalpod toys and less crap. You? Holidays on the way! #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | greenandhealthy: | @TM_Erin Well, they are very aware of my field of work, but they ignore how that may impact what types of toys we would want. #ecowed |
| 9:27 pm | greenmom: | Great point on wooden toys being biodegradable and plastics claiming to be biodegradable having to have sunlight.hmmmm???? #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | angelasbits: | FSC is an independent, non-governmental, organization established to promote the responsible management of the world?s forests. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | thesmartmama: | I think people who think natural toys too expensive overlook that they LAST; where cheap plastic carp breaks. Quickly. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | lifeonprint: | RT @mamarenew: RT @greenmom: Wishing my kids had more @naturalpod toys and less crap. You? Holidays on the way! #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | greenandhealthy: | @4kidspot Yes. They’re well-meaning, but aggravating. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | clevergayle: | What can you do with old plastic toys the kids have now. Can they be recycled? #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | PoorSanta: | I have actually had to through out plastic toys. If I can small fumes coming off them, I am not letting my daughter play w/ them. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | thesmartmama: | Of course, that argument overlooks long term cost of plastic – which our children and grandchildren will pay. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | bethanyev: | RT @naturalpod I love to get the rings for my son (11 months) #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | zealandsmom: | @kerrypooh we’ve done it twice!! It keeps growing somehow! #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | naturalpod: | In these tough times, buying heirloom quality and locally made make a difference to your family and local communities #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | greenmom: | W/X-mas coming do we need so many toys? Do you have a limit or standard???? Join us @naturalpod #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | easyecotogo: | RT @thesmartmama: I think people who think natural toys too expensive overlook that they LAST; cheap plastic carp breaks. Quickly. #ecowed |
| 9:28 pm | clevergayle: | @thesmartmama That’s true. Wood toys last several lifetimes! #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | sarasophia: | RT @naturalpod In these tough times, buying heirloom quality and locally made make a difference to your family and local communities #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | sarahmama: | I’m all for fewer toys of higher quality! If only I could help my family understand (without offending everyone.) #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | angelasbits: | 1of the benefits would be supporting the smaller business and putting money in there pockets instead of the big toy co #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | zealandsmom: | @naturalpod they look beautifully made too. Seems like Z like to gnaw on wood these days too…hence his toddler bed scratches UGH #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | chicmommyusa: | @naturalpod love your toys! thanks for sharing such great product #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | 4kidspot: | @naturalpod love your toys! thanks for sharing such great product #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | lifeonprint: | RT @clevergayle: @thesmartmama That’s true. Wood toys last several lifetimes! #ecowed #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | crazeypoet: | @naturalpod I agree. It’s a shame a lot of ppl still think only about the expenses now… #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | thesmartmama: | @ParkerMama Have you looked at the various Waldorf dress dolls? #ecowed (and come join us!) |
| 9:29 pm | naturalpod: | @thesmartmama That is so true, natural toys may cost more, but they last so much longer, and unlike plastic they can be repaired #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | treadlight: | RT @naturalpod: In these tough times, buying heirloom quality & locally made make a difference to your family and local communities #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | 3greenangels: | Deciding to go wooden equals less risks of the plastic exposure such as BPA or phthalates #ecowed |
| 9:29 pm | kerrypooh: | @naturalpod how cute using as donuts #ecowed |
| 9:30 pm | textiles4you: | RT @thesmartmama: I think people who think natural toys too expensive overlook that they LAST; cheap plastic carp breaks. Quickly. #ecowed |
| 9:30 pm | mamarenew: | @thesmartmama Absolutely. Grandma easily spends $100 on crap we don’t want instead of one quality toy she says is too expensive! #ecowed |
| 9:30 pm | parentbynature: | Absolutely! RT @thesmartmama I find my kids play more when they have fewer toys – too many and there are too many districtions. #ecowed |
| 9:30 pm | naturalpod: | Did you know that wood and wool are naturally antibacterial? Unlike plastic which breeds bacteria easily #ecowed |
H1N1, Immunizations, Staying Healthy Safely For #ecowed
Dr. Martha H. Howard, MD, Dipl. Ac. NCCAOM will be our panelist for September 9 , 2009 #ecowed party with the discussion being Swine Flue/H1N1, precautions and immunizations – how can we stay safe, safely. Dr. Howard has been seen on Radio Dad, Mom TV, ABC-7 (WLS) discussing H1N1 and healthy flu prevention tips.
Be sure to join us at 10pm EST on Wednesday, September 9th and follow @DrMHoward for a lively and educational discussion.
As always, there will be prizes but you’ll have to join us to find out what we’re giving away!
Here is how you can join us:
1. RSVP by leaving a comment with your Twitter URL
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3. Use the hashtag #ecowed throughout the conversation
4. Tell your friends to join us for #ecowed and let’s start learning from each other!
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Back To School Gone Green: Take 2
Wow, last week was a major hit for our second #ecowed party! Did you see the posted transcript with all of the details, great information, links and resources? Jennifer @thesmartmama “leached” some news about Sigg being far from transparent and what a tidle wave that created! Have you seen all of the posts and people talking about Sigg? Really I should say the recent posts because Tree Hugger and other sites posted on this awhile back but like lots of green news it sunk to the bottom and we just stirred it up! Check out what Inhabitots, The Soft Landing, Cool Mom Picks, Non-Toxic Kids and the Green Moms Review has to say about Sigg.
With all the action last week we wanted to have a sequel and continue our Green Back to School discussion. This time suprising you with some eco-friendly giveaways from Jennifer Taggart of The Smart Mama!
Want to join the party, you can and it is free! Wednesday, August 26th from 10pm – 11pm EST! This repeat every Wednesday – hence #ecowed!
1. Get a Free Twitter account and make sure you’re following @3GreenAngels!
2. Leave us a comment with your twitter URL to RSVP for the party by 11pm EST on August 26th, 2009.
3. Join us on Twitter using the #ecowed hashtag at the end of each tweet, that lets us track the conversation.
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