Happy Earth Day! Plus a sweet deal.

If you are a regular reader of this blog, then you know I have partnered with an incredible company, Shaklee. 

Since today is Earth Day, I thought I would share the inspirational story Shaklee shared with all of its members today. Some of you may have this already, however, I felt it was perfect for this blog since I find it so inspiring and wonderful that Shaklee is so committed to our planet and the effect we all have. The smallest steps can make a big impact.  

For my family, we have done small things over the years to help reduce our carbon footprint. We recycle, we use glass instead of plastic where we can. We buy sustainable/recycled products when we can.  But, switching to Shaklee and removing toxic chemicals from our home was  one of the best changes we could make. Not only was our family immensely healthier within days of switching, but we have greatly reduced our waste simply by using products that are concentrated, thereby reducing packaging waste by a LOT. We also are not washing toxic junk down our drains or emitting awful gases and fumes into the air.  I could go on and on, but suffice to say I am so happy and proud to be a part of this global movement Shaklee forged to make our planet, and ourselves healthier.  

You can be a part of the Effect too! Want to make change and try out Shaklee? 

Go to my store: http://allischnelle.myshaklee.com/us/en/shop/healthyhome to learn more.  

AND! Just for my readers, I am extending my Earth Day Special !! 

All this month, Get Clean Starter Kits come with FREE Membership ($19.99 value), and a FREE Scour Off ($8). 

Get Clean Starter Kits make terrific gifts for housewarming, wedding, or a new baby!

Already a member? There is something in this for you too! Get a Get Clean Starter Kit now until April 30 and I will send you a rebate for your shipping cost.

 
So without further ado, I give you this inspirational story: 

Source: Shaklee Corporation, Earth Day 2015

One woman. One idea. And 14 billion trees later. Ever wonder if you can truly make a difference in the world? Then Earth Day—which celebrates the start of a movement that directly led to the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts—is the perfect day for you to meet Shaklee Master Coordinator Ellie Rogers.

How big ideas take root When Roger Barnett first bought Shaklee in 2004, Ellie wrote him to encourage our company to plant trees and invite others to join us. It was such a good idea that when Roger met Nobel Peace Laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai, he invited her to become the global ambassador for our “A Million Trees. A Million Dreams™” campaign. Challenge accepted Inspired by the Shaklee commitment, Dr. Maathai went on to challenge the United Nations: if a company in the US could plant a million trees, surely the United Nations could plant a billion. Today, nearly 14 billion oxygen-producing, carbon-absorbing trees have been pledged or planted around the world. All because one Shaklee Business Leader understood how small, positive steps taken by one person can be amplified by a community of people to create a very, very big effect—that’s The Shaklee Effect™.

Ellie’s 5 steps towards a healthier world

Here are some simple ways you can start making a difference, too: Plant trees. Trees clean the air, protect waterways, create habitat for people and animals, and save heating and cooling costs by providing shade and shelter when planted near your home. Recycle deeper. Most of us know by now to separate glass, plastic, and paper for recycling. Get more committed. Bring your electronics, fluorescent lights, and batteries to local recycling centers. Visit Earth911 to find out where in your area. Work together. Create a once-a-month cleanup committee in your neighborhood to make your community safer, more beautiful, and healthier for everyone. Dispose of toxics properly. Learn what substances need special disposal procedures. Read the label before pouring any chemical down the drain, and replace toxics with safe, green, effective, and cost-saving cleaners like Get Clean®. Teach the children. The future of our planet will pass from your hands to the small ones in your home. Teach them that all of our choices have an impact and the responsibility we have to protect and respect the home we all share—the earth!

Think global. Clean local. At Shaklee, our environmental leadership doesn’t stop at tree planting, it’s also reflected in the products we share every day. In fact, our entire Get Clean® product line is dedicated to helping families live greener, cleaner, and healthier lives at home while making a difference for the whole planet.

In 1915, Dr. Shaklee initiated The Shaklee Effect™ with the creation of Vitalized Minerals.