Invaluable Resource: The Green Guide for Families
I love to read, and always have at least 3 books on the go. Something fiction, something non-fiction, and something parenting. I also always have a stack of at least 30 (and sadly, I’m not exaggerating) books in my “waiting their turn” pile. The Green Guide for Families: The Complete Reference for Eco-Friendly Parents from National Geographic Books sat in that pile for a long time because it just kept getting buried. The poor thing. There were just so many series that came up in the meantime that I just had to finish. (Millennium trilogy, anyone? Begin with ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ and see if you get any parenting books read before you finish all three!)
Now that I’ve finally read it cover to cover, I’m recommending it to everyone I know with a family. It’s extremely well organized and is filled with practical advice and great ideas. It addresses all of the key environmental issues faced by parents of young children today, and takes a straightforward approach to things like lead-painted toys; vaccinations, antibiotics, vitamins, plastics, managing food allergies, avoiding fat and sugar filled snacks and SO much more. It’s just an awesome book that is sure to become dog eared as you reference it for years to come.
The author, trained scientist, seasoned writer, and mother of two small children Catherine Zandonella combines both knowledge and experience as she helps parents guide their children through a society that doesn’t always make green lifestyle choices easy and offers advice on raising children to “think green” from the start.
Win it! We’re giving away THREE copies of “The Green Guide for Families” to three randomly selected readers. To enter, comment on this post before noon mst on July 31, 2010.
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:38 am
This really does look like an invaluable resources. I have never looked at any of the books published by National Geographic but if they are the same quality as their magazine then it should definitely be worth it. Thanks for the giveaway.
July 23rd, 2010 at 4:46 am
I subscribe via Google Reader.
July 23rd, 2010 at 12:07 pm
wow that sounds super helpful
July 23rd, 2010 at 12:51 pm
sounds like a great book to me! If I don’t win, will buy it for sure.
July 23rd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
This really looks like a great book! Would love to win!
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July 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
I subscribe via email!
July 24th, 2010 at 9:51 am
sounds like a really good book!
July 24th, 2010 at 9:51 am
I am an email subscriber
July 27th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Sounds like an interesting book. Would love to win a copy.
July 28th, 2010 at 9:54 am
Looks like a great book, I’d love to have a read.
July 28th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
Sounds like a “must-have” and I agree with the Millennium trilogy obsession
Any practical “green” advice is always welcome.
July 28th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
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July 29th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Sounds like a great resource.
July 30th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Sounds like a really interesting book!