Who is HGM?

   I am simply a mom of two young boys who wants to do whatever I can to ensure they have a healthy environment and lifestyle-at least while they are home with me! I am not a lifestyle expert or an environmentalist.

   My background is in marketing and skin care and I have been a full time mom for the past 3 years. My husband and I have always been health conscience people so naturally we want to pass that trait on to our kids. I simply founded Hot Green Mama to help other moms like myself. I was becoming overwhelmed with the amount of "green" information and just didn't know where to start.

   Some of it is obvious but some can seem a bit confusing not to mention hard on your wallet. Then I started thinking. I need to figure out an easy way to create a healthier environment for my boys. My oldest one has already been diagnosed with childhood allergies and hopefully I can prevent my younger one from being the same way! I found one book that I really related to and used that as my guide.

   I began to make some obvious changes such as replacing the more toxic stuff in our house like detergents, soaps, cleaners and air fresheners. I also got rid of our diaper pail and plastic bath toys because they are obvious playgrounds for bacteria! I still have a lot to do and learn, but I am certainly on my way to creating the best environment that I can. I am doing it at my own pace and becoming less overwhelmed. I want other moms to know that you don't have to completely strip your child's bed or completely throw everything out that says "caution."

   What I do want is for you to consider your options when it's time to replace something. Be confident in your choices-feel good about yourself and what you are doing for your families. Hopefully my tips will help you become the Hot Green Mama that you want to be!