Wee-Cycle

Today, I went to the the Wee-Cycle Semi-Annual Consignment Sale in Westminster, MD. It's a great way to find clothes that are mostly gently used or even new for nice prices. It's also a great way to reuse other peoples things that might otherwise end up discarded. You never know what you are going to find or who you might meet at one of these things.

The sale runs March 27-29 in Westminster. Wee-cycle will be Ann Arundle County next month.
http://www.wee-cyclemart.com

Tot Swap will be in Baltimore next week, April 1-5. http://totswap.net/

To find a consignment sale near you: http://www.kidsconsignmentsales.com/

Eco-conscious Pregnancy

There are so many resources about being eco-conscious with a new baby that I thought I would share a few just to get you started. 

I would say one of the best books I read was:
Raising Baby Green, by Dr. Greene. It is informative and gives you information about your house and thinking about things you might not have thought of.

Buying used stuff is a great way to not fill landfills.
Sign-up for Freecycle (they are constantly giving away Baby Stuff)
Baltimore Specific:

• Wee Cycle (Get in Free and early for new Moms or Sellers) http://www.wee-cyclemart.com/ 
• Tot Swap http://totswap.net/
  

Check Craigs List and Ebay.
Things to be cautious about used is a car seat and not to get one manufactured more than five years ago. Also they say not to reuse a breast pump. Be sure to check safety recalls before purchasing anything.

There's also a eco-friendly registry system where you ask people to not buy new things, but I didn't look too much into it.

Websites 

http://safemama.com/ Good about staying current on what awful chemicals are out there.
http://greenbabyguide.com/
http://greenmomhappymom.com/
http://www.naturemoms.com/
BPA http://www.greentogrow.com/bisphenol.aspx
http://www.thegreenparent.com/

Shopping Websites
http://www.alittleelegant.com/
http://organicgreenmommy.com/
http://www.greenbabybargains.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y

Reducing Household Waste

Do you think you could minimize your footprint on the world by only filling your trash can once a month? You could find alternatives to the trash such as recycling, reusing, composting, etc. 

Here is an interesting challenge: One Can a Month Challenge