Eco-Friendly | A Hen's Nest

Save water with Waterpik EcoFlow Shower Heads {#Giveaway}

By Henrietta, on April 20th, 2012%

This Earth Month (from March 30 – April 30, 2012), you can show how much you care for our world by taking the free Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation pledge to conserve energy and water. When you pledge, you’re not only pledging to save water and money but you could also . . . → Read More: Take the pledge to save water with Waterpik EcoFlow Shower Heads {#Giveaway}

Clear the counters with the Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler - Review {#giveaway}

By Henrietta, on April 13th, 2012%

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We are not the greenest family but we do try to recycle many items such as paper, plastic, cans and glass. In the past I have hated how all of this stuff piles up in the kitchen. We live in a small house and everyone always tosses the items we want to recycle on the counter by the sink, or on top of . . . → Read More: Clear off the counters with the Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler – Review {#giveaway}

New Hefty Basics disposable tableware #giveaway

By Henrietta, on February 3rd, 2011%

Tell me I’m not the only one who has a lazy day! Tell me that you get tired of the dishwashing sometimes too and resort to using disposable tableware. Come on I know you do! Well even though I use it, it doesn’t mean that it makes me feel good about myself. In fact, when I grab that bag of foam plates from . . . → Read More: New Hefty Basics disposable tableware #giveaway

Stay healthy with Seventh Generation – Back-to-School kit (Closed)

By Henrietta, on August 10th, 2010%

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With many children starting their back to school transitions this month it’s a great time to discuss healthy school habits with them. NSF International studies show that most of the school surfaces your child will come into contact with harbor almost 2.7 million bacterial per square inch! Wow! This makes me realize why it is so important to teach our children ways to stay healthy . . . → Read More: Stay healthy with Seventh Generation – Back-to-School kit (Closed)

Marcal Small Steps Review – 100% recycled paper products (Giveaway CLOSED 5/6)

By Henrietta, on April 22nd, 2010%

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Happy Earth Day! More and more we are trying to make small changes in our lives that are better for our environment. Each little thing we can do as individuals can have a large impact as the group grows. I was simply shocked when I learned that our own family of four could potentially save around 2 trees per year! That’s 9-10 trees every 5 . . . → Read More: Marcal Small Steps Review – 100% recycled paper products (Giveaway CLOSED 5/6)

EcoStore USA Plant Based Dishwash Liquid review

By Henrietta, on April 6th, 2010%

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In celebration of Earth Day, April 22nd, I’ll be sharing some eco-friendly tips and products with you this month. EcoStore USA is a company that is committed to eliminating the hazardous toxins and chemicals that are in common household products. By using natural, plant and mineral based ingredients from sustainable resources they offer safer alternatives that are healthier for . . . → Read More: EcoStore USA Plant Based Dishwash Liquid review

EcoStore USA Hypoallergenic Pet Shampoo review

By Henrietta, on March 29th, 2010%

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You already know I hate it when we have to use any kind of chemicals in our home, I try to search out products that aren’t harsh to our environment. That’s why EcoStore’s slogan caught my eye; “No Nasty Chemicals“. I like that! I like that a lot! I also like . . . → Read More: EcoStore USA Hypoallergenic Pet Shampoo review

EcoSMART organic pesticide is a safer solution (Giveaway CLOSED 2/27)

By Henrietta, on February 12th, 2010%

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There is one thing about this cold winter weather that I can tell you I love for sure. There are NO bees! Every spring my hubby ends up in an epic bee battle that lasts through most of the summer and into early autumn. The bees, you see, love to make nests in the eaves, . . . → Read More: EcoSMART organic pesticide is a safer solution (Giveaway CLOSED 2/27)