The way to be green!

Something to sit on.....

2010-05-20T16:11:00.009-04:00

I had this awesome experience a few weeks ago. I had a booth at the Plymouth, MI Green Street Fair. It was ok, not as many innovative ideas as I would have liked to see, but 2 booths that stuck out and I have to share all about them.

1. Tickle Me Pink - online web store
http://ticklemepinkstore.com/default.aspx
At frist I would observe this booth, thinking "There is this sign out there that says 'for happier, healthier periods'." It sounded interesting, and I have never heard of such a thing. I am talking about a Lunette Menstrual Cup. I am not going to go into details because I think the website does a superior job of this. But I have to say I have sucessfully used this product for my first time, and LOVED, LOVED, LoVeD it! I didn't have to use ANY tampons, and it was so easy, and comfortable. I felt great, along with not having the cramps like I had before. I will never go back, and I will be sure to tell women about this awesome resource! Thanks so much to Susan, she was the most nicest person to ask any question to! :)

2. Marmalade Hills
www.MarmaladeHills.com
They Specialize in handmade oils, cold process soaps, soy candles (those are cool) and I got a free sample of soap, LOVED it, and I also purchased the massage oil, and I can not rave about it enough. She is a mom of young kids like myself, and I loved her devotion to the products being organic, and that her secret is what is in nature. (just like shaklee!) I would love for her goal one day to come true and that is to have her products in salons. They are definately superior quality!

Earth Day around the Corner!!

2010-03-04T22:32:00.004-05:00

With Earth Day around the corner I think of some cool things about how more and more ppl are getting the green movement!

I am so excited, one of my business partners said the best thing and I couldn't agree anymore! "Shaklee is a company with over 50 years of experience making quality, healthy, "green" products. You wont find it in stores or on T.V. You'll find it in homes that want to make a difference and start making tomorrow, today! The Future is in our hands, and the more hands, the merrier!" Lindsey Fisher, Shaklee Independent Distributor

I love, love, love that! And it is so true!

Here is a great earthday video...

Hey if Shaklee is good enough for The White House, Oprah, Rachel Ray, and Arnold~it's good enough for you! :)

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consumers....

2010-01-27T14:24:00.003-05:00

It is so hard for the general population to go to any store and make a better choice. Today I was in Target with a friend and I was talking to her how since I have switched to green products I even still have some out that are not good. So we saw this soap and it was definately 'cute', 'fun', and the product could sell itself. They even have a flashy website. They are proud of the fact that they don't use by-products, and the packaging is recycable. However, it has what most other brands of soap have, Triclosan. On there website they even admit how "At this time our research has shown that the anti-bacterial hand soaps do not offer any added benefits when compared to following proper hand washing techniques. This has also been confirmed in numerous other tests by other labs as well as documented that the levels of triclosan (a mild antibiotic) maybe creating mutant strains of bacteria that eventually become resistant to antibiotics." http://www.itzazukidz.com/faq.html

I also noted a ingredient in most of the soaps, SLS.... Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. It helps the products 'foam up' That is a big no no when getting any item. Here is a nifty website:

http://www.natural-health-information-centre.com/sodium-lauryl-sulfate.html

But worse with having products that have SLS in them here is the real scare:

http://www.natural-health-information-centre.com/sls-health-implications.html

I honestly can not imagine where we will be in 5 years with all these products on the market. Gosh we think the world is crazy now....just wait.

NPE

2010-01-06T09:53:00.007-05:00

A caution to all: This checimal is not on the ingredient list, unless the company chooses to disclose that information. (rember no regulation here with chemicals in the products we buy). I tried to search for the products that do contain NPE, and no such luck! (wonder why they don't want us to know?)

Detergents with NPE

Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE) are chemicals that help liquid substances such as oil and water mix. They are found in laundry detergents, shampoos, and cleaners. These chemicals can mimic the hormone estrogen to cause early mensturation, low sperm counts and poor reproductive health.

Listen what DOW had to say about it: "These NPE surfactants are used anywhere there is a need for increased surface activity, and provide excellent all-purpose detergency and wetting, as well as solubilization and emulsification." http://http//www.dow.com/surfactants/products/nonylph.htm

WOW---That my friends is not cool...

So I offer you the best.

Why not choose a company that is ALL for you, and commited to ensure you that the products you use are made with you and the earth in mind?

SOLUTION for you:

With Shaklee you can feel confident that there products work, safe, and good for the earth!

Great brochure I found!
http://www.unitedlabsinc.com/usa/content/pdf/npe_free/npe_free_brochure307.pdf

Nifty Find

2009-12-30T13:19:00.004-05:00

We are painting our bedroom and was SUPER excited to find these great finds!

~Best thought of the world: We are using a paint tray that will be decomposed in 4-6 months! That is Life Changing!

Savings any way you look at it!

2009-12-14T12:47:00.004-05:00

So I think this picture is so powerful on how cost effective it is to switch cleaning products! I bought this bottle of cleaner for $10.35 and the bottles for $6.90. Total plus tax= $18.28.

When you look at it you may think $18! That is a lot! However would it mean something to you if I said, I have had that same bottle of cleaner since September 8th! Now it is December 14 and I haven't gotten to 1/4 of it being gone! So think of it as so far I have invested just under $5 for cleaning products to use in 3 months!

Now here is the cooler part: It was introduced in 1960 as one of the FIRST general-purpose biodegradable cleaner. Since then, NO other cleaner has offered as much versatility. It provides concentrated cleaning that is suitable for a variety of household cleaning needs -- even the toughest jobs. Yet, Basic-H delivers SAFE, EFFICIENT cleaning power without contributing to environmental pollution. It offers a unique performance advantages over many types of cleaners, from porcelain, ceramic, and tile cleaners, to car wash soaps. It also works on delicate washables, dishes, and on surfaces such as windows and mirrors. I have heard of people using it for removing blood, car brake grease, leather cleaner, stains and more!

Cleaning Product Switch!

2009-11-25T14:54:00.004-05:00

Well I am here to show you today my switch from store-bought cleaners to Safe, Natural, Shaklee cleaners! It only took 10 minutes and I feel AwEsOmE since doing it! Not only do I not have to worry about my 10 month old getting into the cupboard, but it is so clean! Enjoy my pictures! Have a great Turkey Day!

Did you ever think?

2009-10-21T07:27:00.002-04:00

Did you ever think about if you used Tide to wash your laundry, and if you happened to go under a blacklight and there are spots all over your cloths??? What is that stuff? That shouldn't be there.

My thoughts on that are the detergent doesn't work all that well and it is left stuck in your cloths. Think about how green that is!

If you notice this happens to your cloths, you may want to consider switching to : http://sweet2begreen.myshaklee.com/us/en/products.php?sku=00066

Save $ right Now!!!

2009-09-25T13:12:00.010-04:00

Could you digest one thought for me.... one diaper you child uses will take aprox. 500 years to decompose into the landfill! 500 years that is! so our diapers are still hanging out there in this beautiful world! Here is a solution and a great way to NOT have to keep buying diapers!

Grease!

2009-09-24T21:12:00.003-04:00

So I couldn't believe that I did not soak my husbands workpants which had grease on them. I just did a regular load of laundry, and added the "Laundry Booster" to the load, it wasn't much, just a half scoop that was provided. When the pants were done they were super clean, not a speck of grease on them! That is definately a product worth trying out! You know how many times I have had to soak his cloths to get stains out? That is way cool!

Who would have thought!

2009-09-17T14:52:00.002-04:00

Read for yourself. I don't have to speak any further....

Hydrochloric Acid
♦ Severe damage to skin & eyes
♦ Throat irritation even when exposed briefly & at low levels
♦ Linked to reactive airways dysfunction syndrome
Found In:
♦ Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
♦ Lime-a-way Bowl Cleaner
♦ Sparkle Emulsion Bowl Cleaner
♦ Febreze Laundry Odor Eliminator

Monoethanolamine (MEA)
♦ Linked to Asthma
Found In:
♦ Tide Liquid Laundry
♦ Tide Free Ultra Liquid
♦ Dreft Liquid Laundry
♦ Cheer Liquid Laundry
♦ Ivory Snow Liquid Laundry
♦ 409 Spray Degreaser
♦ Easy Off Oven Cleaner
♦ Mr. Muscle Oven & Grill Cleaner
♦ Spic & Span Disinfecting Spray
♦ Stainless Steel Magic Cleaner
♦ Damp Rip Mold &Mildew Control

Butyl Cellosolve
♦ Linked to reproductive harm
♦ Can cause irritation & tissue damage from inhalation
♦ Exposure for 15 minutes while cleaning shower, could inhale 3 times the acute exposure limit
♦ Exposure through the skin
Found in:
♦ Windex Original
♦ Spot Shot Carpet Cleaner
♦ Simple Green Cleaner/Degreaser
♦ Glass Plus
♦ Fantastik Lemon Scent Cleaner
♦ 409 Wipes
♦ 409 All Purpose Cleaner
♦ Fantastik Oven Cleaner
♦ Orange Glo Spot Remover
♦ Pledge Electronics

Monoethanolamine (MEA)
♦ Linked to Asthma
Found In:
♦ Tide Liquid Laundry
♦ Tide Free Ultra Liquid
♦ Dreft Liquid Laundry
♦ Cheer Liquid Laundry
♦ Ivory Snow Liquid Laundry
♦ 409 Spray Degreaser
♦ Easy Off Oven Cleaner
♦ Mr. Muscle Oven & Grill Cleaner
♦ Spic & Span Disinfecting Spray
♦ Stainless Steel Magic Cleaner
♦ Damp Rip Mold &Mildew Control

Lye
Potassium Hydroxide
♦ Harmful if swallowed or inhaled
♦ Can cause severe eye & skin burns
♦ Can cause severe respiratory & digestive burns
♦ Repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis (Eczema)
Found In:
♦ Cascade Liquid Dishwasher
♦ Arnica Pain Relief
♦ Olay Hydrating Skin Care
♦ Pantene Hair Spray & Hair Care Products
♦ Murphy’s Oil Soap
♦ Nitrile Latex Free Gloves
♦ Lysol Spray Cleaner
♦ Vibroc Pet Shampoo

Sulfamic Acid
♦ Toxic to lungs & mucous membranes
♦ Direct skin contact is corrosive
♦ Causes skin irritation
♦ Inhalation causes irritation to Gastrointestinal Tract
Found in:
♦ L’Oreal Hair Color Products
♦ Jet Dry Rinse Agent for the Dishwasher
♦ Cameo Copper Cleaner
♦ Lime-away Tub & Toilet Cleaner
♦ Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Tablets
♦ Dip-It Automatic Coffee Maker Cleaner

Sodium Hydroxide
♦ Causes 75% of all caustic injury to the esophagus of kids under 5 years old
♦ Can cause burns in tissues
♦ Can cause chronic skin irritation
♦ Can cause irritation to the respiratory tract
♦ Can cause liver & kidney damage
Found In:
♦ Cascade Rinse Formula
♦ 409 Degreaser
♦ Clorox Clean Up Spray with Bleach
♦ Soft Scrub Liquid Gel
♦ Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
♦ Comet Cleanser with Bleach
♦ Drano Max Clog Remover
♦ Easy Off Oven Cleaner
♦ Palmolive Gel-Lemon Scent
♦ Woolite Dark Fabric Wash
♦ Clorox Bleach Pen
♦ Tide Ultra Liquid
♦ BugBGon Insect Killer

Is your home Natural?

2009-09-14T19:19:00.002-04:00

I have been cleaning with all of the shaklee products and I have not had a complaint about them at all! In fact, I get excited thinking that my 7.5 month old can crawl and put those hands in her mouth and I don't have to worry about what chemicals are on the floor from cleaning them!!!

So far I have been using the 'Vitalizer' for about 2 weeks, I can not tell you how much I notice a difference!! IT'S HUGE! I am considering saying it is essential in order to survive motherhood! This definitely give me all the focus and energy I have been longing for! If you are a mom, this is the solution to you!

How natural is your house?

2009-09-13T21:41:00.003-04:00

Today we washed the wood floors and they came out very nice :) I was so excited to say that if Miranda (my 7.5month old) is crawling on the floors she can put her hands in her mouth and I know she will have no transferring of toxins and chemicals! Wouldn't it be cool if I don't have to worry about eczema with her? I now wonder if it was Murphy's oil soap that is the reason for for my 4 year old daughter to have eczema? You never know!

Ahhh :)

2009-09-12T20:28:00.002-04:00

What a beautiful day it was! I had a mom2mom sale and found it interesting how many people knew of Shaklee! One conversation from a man was very interesting, he asked me if they still have vita-lea, and I said that they do. He was telling me when he younger and he flew a lot he would get bad headaches and the only thing that stopped them from coming was the vita-lea. He is not the first person to mention that vitamin helping with headaches. How neat is that?

So far with my Shaklee experience it has been great. The vitamins are so great and I am amazed with my energy! I can't say I have ever had a vitamin that I noticed and reeked the benefits from!

My first order has arrived!

2009-09-08T22:10:00.002-04:00

It was in the afternoon, I was expecting a conference call at 2:00 regarding my progress on shaklee week 1. 5 minutes before the brown truck drove past my house!! i was like a child waiting for santa and i knew that ups truck would be stopping at my house! my husband was somewhat annoyed with me...he was probably thinking why is she so darn excited to get a package! but it wasnt any old package, it was my first shaklee order!!! to me that was something to do a funky dance over, and i did! after my conference call i immediately went through the whole box and was in love! pure love! i made my solution of basic h and off to cleaning i went! i also got the soap dispenser filled with soap and washed my hands! LOVED IT!!! (you can think i am so gay, but i was totally in the moment!) so far, if i can do this, ANYONE CAN!! i mean it! it has been so easy and you have the greatest people on your side for inspiration! there is no other company i would want to work for because everyone wants you to do good, and i want them to do good as well!

Off to a good start!

2009-09-07T21:04:00.002-04:00

you know, i am happy to get this business started. i feel great and look forward to helping others. i updated my 'about me' section on the website, it was a lot of fun writing it. for the first time ever it was the easiest to write, because it just felt good to know what i am doing is the right thing!

tomorrow i should be receiving my shipment from shaklee! I am soooo excited!! i also have a conference call and that should be super exciting! I have also tackled my list of week 1 and completed all of my assignments if you will. such a excellent training program!!

now that i think of it i do have to start my dream board. but that will be fun to do! :)

~future fun: this weekend i have a mom 2 mom, never done this b4 so it should be cool!
~i also am looking forward to a conference that is in novi, mi regarding to shaklee! more info to come!

The start of a new company!

2009-09-06T10:27:00.001-04:00

As of September 1st my husband and I have decided to change our life for the better. We want the best of what we can do and get out of life and we joined shaklee! There are many reasons why we did this, but it started out with a great approach from a great friend of mine just mentioning the products. I was informed on how great they are for the environment and the best part, will help my personal health. I had no clue what I was about to get into when I was wanting to hear more about the products. I never heard about it and wanted something better. It was that simple of a process to become green. Pretty neat and crazy when it all comes down to it.

Another reason is that one simple thought is this; why not re-direct my spending on everyday products that could support my own business? I use everything they have to offer, so why not invest in the earth, me, family, and my business? Plus the potential to make a great proffit! Who wouldn't want that?