100 Green Mom Resources and Blogs

Going green has never been easier. Living a healthy and natural lifestyle has become a reality for families and single moms or dads who want to raise environmentally conscious children. Whether you are a green-living professional or a newbie trying to lead a greener lifestyle, blogs and online resources by green mamas will give you insight and inspiration to make the world a bit crunchier. To help you get started we’ve combed through hundreds of green parenting sites to compile what we believe are the 100 best resources and blogs for aspiring green moms.

Green Mama Blogs

Straight from the front lines, these blogs are by mothers who are documenting their own experiences and advising others on living as a green parent:

1. Green and Clean Mom – This mom gives expert advice on how to stay green with children in tow.
2. Mom Goes Green – A blogging journey with a mom who is making an environmentally conscious decision to raise a green family.
3. Green Mommy Guide – The definitive guide on how to go green and stay fabulous.
4. Green Mom On the Go – Tricks from green moms on how to stay green despite a busy life.
5. Gray Matters – A green mama blog with a Christian perspective.
6. Nature Mom’s Blog – A blog all about living naturally and healthily with your family.
7. Natural Mom’s Talk Radio – Bringing green advice over the airwaves and the Internet on how to be a green mommy.
8. Mindful Momma – A momma’s musings and adventures living life as a green family.
9. Enviro Mom – Two green moms, Heather Hawkins and Renee Limon, blog on being healthy and making eco-conscious decisions for the health and well-being of their families.
10. Mom Go Green – “Musings of a mom on a quest for a healthy family and planet.”
11. Petite Planet – Reviews and news from a mom seeking to make the world a healthier place through small changes in her daily life.
12. The Green Mom – Beth Aldrich blogs on daily life as a green mom. She also has a green radio show.
13. Ask An Organic Mom – The Daily Green’s answer to Dear Abby.
14. Green Style Mom – A Colorado wife and mom tries to do it all with green style.
15. Soule Mama – This Soule Mama blogs on green activities, food and fun for kids.
16. Mama Goes Green – A mama talks about her sustainable lifestyle and raising a family with eco-conscious awareness.
17. Green Mamma – An all-natural mom raising an all-natural baby.
18. Trying To Be Greener – The earnest endeavors of this special education teacher and mother during her journey to green perfection.
19. Healthy Child – Steps on living a sustainable lifestyle and creating a healthier environment for families.
20. Natural Papa – He isn’t a mother, but this self-proclaimed dirt-loving tree-hugger wins a spot on the list for his writings on green parenting and eco-awareness.
21. EcoMom Alliance – A campaign for organic moms by organic moms to promote sustainable change.
22. Gathering Home – Patty Howard, wearer of many hats, blogs on her adventures raising and maintaining a green home and family.
23. Green Goody – A mother blogging on the importance of a green lifestyle and “green goodies.”
24. Holistic Moms Network – A network and forum for green moms interested in holistic health and natural living.
25. This Mother’s Going Green – Jen’s blog on living the green life as a mom.
26. My Web of Life – The blog of a green mom living earth-consciously.
27. The Modern Mom – This mama juggles it all while still trying to remember green is the way to go.
28. Quiskaeya – A Haitian “pale green” mama raising two boys with a little green influence.
29. Recycle Your Day – Leslie blogs on family and sustainable living as one.
30. Crunchy Green Mom – Mother of six and green lifestyle extraordinaire, Lilith Silvermane, blogs on her life as a green mom and all its misadventures.
31. Green Mom Finds Blog – News and advice for green moms on living sustainably and comfortably.
32. Mom Central’s Green Blog – A blog specifically for the green moms out there. Look to this blog for tips and the best green toys for kids.
33. Frugal Green Mom – This frugal green mom blogs on how to stay green and within a budget.
34. Green Mom, Happy Mom – Jess Ray of New York uses her blog to raise green awareness and share advice on natural parenting.
35. Raw Mom Blog – A team of raw foodie moms put their wits and tips on this blog for raw food eaters to gobble up.
36. Healthy Green Moms – Monica Fraser shares insight and information on green life and well-being for families.
37. Green Mom – Tips of green living – everything from food to clothes.
38. Healthy Tot – Healthy ideas and green product reviews from one mom to another.
39. Green Mama’s Pad – Marianna’s stories on going green since 2007 and her family adventures.
40. Mother Nature Network’s Green Parenting Blog – Jenn Savedge blogs on how to raise an eco-conscious child as well as news on green living.
41. Go Green Tips for Moms – Quick and easy tips on going green for busy mamas.
42. More Green Moms – News and insights on green parenting and the Green Movement.
43. – While technically twitter is not a blog, it’s a great follow to add for green parents because of the mini news and tips tweets posted throughout the day.
44. Seattle PI – Green Parenting – Blogger and mom Kathleen Ridihalgh writes on green parenting and how to get your kids to participate in a greener, healthier lifestyle.
45. Trees and Tots – Topics on organic and green clothing, cleaners, baby products and more flood the blog with more information than can be digested in one sitting.
46. Green Earth Journey – A green mom’s helpful tips on living a greener life with your family.
47. Green and Crunchy – A raw food mama and her five kids live a simple, vegan life. Sheri blogs on cool green findings for her kids and vegan recipes.
48. Hip Organic Mama – Annie, a mother of four, shares her thoughts on green living and saving the health of her children and the planet.
49. Nature Deva – Melissa, a green diva and mother, uses her blog to raise awareness on the impact mainstream living has on the earth.
50. Crunchy Domestic Goddess – Amy Gates, green domestic goddess and mom, enjoys sharing insight on green parenting and other “crunchy” things.
51. Eco Thrifty Mom – A mom going green for her children, but on a budget.
52. Modern Organic Mama – Musings of a modern mom with an eco-friendly twist on parenting and organic lifestyle.
53. Alexandra Zissu – Author of The Complete Organic Pregnancy, Zissu offers greenproofing consultations and speaking engagements on green pregnancy and raising green children.
54. A Hen and Three Chicks – A mother of three and the family’s adventures trying to practice a green lifestyle.
55. Big Green Purse Blog – A blog for women (and mothers) on living sustainably and greening the marketplace.
56. The Greeen Sheeep – A lost “sheep” finding its way to greener pastures by way of sustainable living.
57. Green as a Thistle – An eco-friendly Vanessa makes the choice to go green and lead a healthier lifestyle as she blogs about her life and greener choices.
58. Eco Chick – A chick’s blog on how to be environmentally friendly and lead a healthier, greener lifestyle.
59. Eco’Burban – The lighter side of green suburban life.
60. The Green Girls – They may not all be mamas, but this site gets a green thumb’s up.

Green Baby and Tot Resources: While many of the resources intended for green parents apply to babies, being a green parent of a baby or infant provides its own unique set of challenges, these blogs will help you navigate them:

1. Green Baby Guide – “Down to earth ways to save time, money and the planet.”
2. The Green Parent – A guide on raising a green, health conscious family and how to involve your kids in the green movement.
3. Baby Minding – The resource for “discerning” organic moms and dads raising green tots.

Green Living Resources for Parents: These resources focus less on first hand experiences and more on providing you with the news and information you need to successfully raise a healthy green family:

1. Non-Toxic Kids – A blog dedicated to clearing the air about toxic toys and keeping kids safe and healthy the natural way.
2. Mother Nature Network – A rich resource on green living and raising a green family.
3. Teensy Green – A blog on alternative toys and products for green kids.
4. Green Mom Finds – A great resource for finding green products and information.
5. Organic Mania – An insightful blog on organic foods and products, and making sense of the hype.
6. Eco Child’s Play – A blog focused on bringing news and opinion on green parenting for a healthier lifestyle.
7. Green Talk – Blog postings on green products and raising environmental awareness.
8. Play Eco – Play time suggestions with a green twist.
9. Eco Chic Family Blog – A blog on building a natural family the eco chic way.
10. The Smart Mama – “Simple steps to non-toxic kids.”
11. How You Eco – Find other green families, news and reports on this resourceful site.
12. Best Wellness Consultant – Karen Hanrahan blogs on how to live your best life sustainably and naturally.
13. Tooth Hugger – Advice and insight on green oral care by Dr. Nammy Patel.
14. All Natural Residential Cleaning – A blog dedicated to natural cleaning advice.
15. Nature of Kids – The nature of children in nature. A green blog on natural products as well as outdoor kid activities.
16. Raising Them Green – Information on raising eco-conscious children.
17. We Be Green – One family’s blog on being green and changing the world one step at a time.
18. The Not Quite Crunchy Parent – A blog for families toeing the line between mainstream and green living. The best of both worlds compacted into one blog for the semi-crunchy.
19. Eat Well Guide – Find local, organic food for your family.
20. Purple Asparagus – Cooking healthy meals for families that everyone will enjoy.
21. See I’m Green – Find out who’s green near you with this green people directory.
22. Little Green Blog – A blog on living green and influencing children to lead a more environmentally aware lifestyle.
23. 5 Minutes for Going Green – Small news stories and tips for the green niche.
24. Affluent Persons Living Sustainably – The APLS blog on sustainable living news and events.
25. Green Maven – An entirely green search engine to find sites and products for green individuals and families.
26. Green Gracious – Tips and steps on becoming green and developing a more earth-friendly existence.
27. Tiny Choices – A green blog by Karina Tipton and Jenn Sturiale on how small changes can cause a great impact, for the better or worse.
28. Fake Plastic Fish – Beth Terry delivers posting after posting that makes greenies and non-greenies think hard about the impact they have on the planet.
29. Little Green Footprints – A green lifestyle and family blog about making environmentally sound choices.
30. Peachy Green – The thoughts of three green women and the energy crisis as it affects society.
31. Safe Mama – A safety and product recall blog on children’s toys and products.
32. Green Phone Booth – Ponderings and news on living a green life and raising awareness on environmentalism.

Green Parenting and Lifestyle Blogs for Specific States and Cities in the U.S. and Canada: Individual regions can pose unique challenges and opportunities for green parents, these blogs hone in on one particular region:

1. Central Florida Green Guide – For all you Florida parents out there, here’s a guide on how to be earth-friendly and care for your children.
2. Green Parent Chicago – A group of Chicago parents interested in green parenting and sustainable lifestyles.
3. Moms Like Me- Denver Green Moms – A forum for Denver, Colorado moms to discuss green parenting and sustainable lifestyles.
4. Hudson Green Mom – A green mama living near the Hudson River who shares her own findings on healthy and inexpensive green products and findings.
5. North Texas Natural Family- An educational green blog for families looking to build a sustainable lifestyle.

Combined efforts are what make the Green Movement possible. No matter how small your green steps are, remember every step in the right direction counts.

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