am i the only "green" and organic parent out there??  

I am all for your plan,it is always good when someone does some good for a change,but I do not know the brand,Seventh generation diapers,but they sound to me like they are still disposibles.
I reward mom's that use only cloth diapers with a discount on locksmith work or a free key cut.
no matter how disposibles are made,they still contain chemicals and many do not ever reach the garbage.
thank you for your discussion.
Blessed be

I understand. I don't do quite as well as you do at this it sounds but I do try and get funny looks and comments. I do not buy meat because it is SO expensive to buy the hormone/chemical free and I don't think it is necessary anyhow. I make soy milk for my children (I don't like it). I grow most of our fruits and vegetables in order to get the most nutritous (sp?) and chemical free. I admire your purchasing all chemical free soaps and such...I am easing into it. You should be proud of yourself.:)

I can't relate much because I'm just easing into it myself. My s/o doesn't see the point so it's been slow going. I'm nursing the baby and making his solids. I couldn't grow the vegetables myself because it's still too early and I didn't get to have a garden last year (again blame s/o) but at least I'm not buying all those little plastic and glass containers or filling him up with preservatives and sugars.
I have cloth diapers that I have every intention of using as soon as my s/o starts listening to me and quits buying the disposables. I make wiser choices when grocery shopping and try to be mindful of water and energy usage.
Ideally I'll get to about where you are with these things but there will always be things I'll have to make huge compromises on because my s/o doesn't think any of this is important. We get into heated debates over which is more important, the potential crude oil supply in Alaska or the nature that would be destroyed to get to it. If we can disagree so strongly about that you can imagine how difficult it is to get our own household wishes on the same page.

i use cloth diapers....they don't take any extra work or time...that my friend is a myth!!!
i use natural cleaners, such as vinegar and baking soda, why even bother going in the cleaners aisle??? i'm learning to make my own soaps and lotions. we don't use paper products except toilet paper which i just can't bring myself to switch that to cloth.
tho i don't buy organic, i'm under the impression that it's more expensive and i have a veryvery tight budget. i try to buy healthy but i know there are better ways to go.
i think if we combined my household practices and your cooking practices we would be the most organic person out there.
actually i talk to alot of natural living individuals, you aren't alone out there. i do suggest u give the cloth diapers a try tho, that really would add to your healthy lifestyle and not to your work load as you think.

I'm not 100% green but getting there slowly but surely lol. We use cloth diapers and wipes (I plan on using them on future children too), homemade cleaners, wash with castille soap or use natural shampoos/conditioners. I don't use all organic, I can't find everything organic where I live but if it's available I buy that first before the other stuff. I'm kind of used to being teased, I was a vegeterian as a teenager and until recently. My husband is actually jumping on the bandwagon, he bought some energy efficient bulbs after I mentioned them and is kind of excited about it.

I dont know why everyone is making fun of you. Just look at the grocery store and you'll see how popular organic things are becoming. Its the new fad now. Fred meyer devotes several aisles to all natural products. With all the harmful chemicals in our ordinary foods and products its no wonder that some people like to get all natural items. Just ignore these people, you are doing the safest thing you can for you and your family.

You are not so alone, I cant say that I take it quite that far although I probably should. As far as why alot more people don't do that I think that for some people it is just a little cost prohibitive.

im alittle like you myself you are not alone on this

i think its all good what you do.

nope. you are not the only one... :) there are lots who does this kind of natural living as well. im practicing it... and so are other people i know. its actually a great way... if one wants to live longer... :)

You're not the only one, mama4kids. Organic products tend to be quite costly here in my country but I will still buy some from time to time. I am all too aware of the chemicals and pesticides added to the regular and cheaper products.

I always buy organic eggs which is more delicious than the regular one. Vegetables and even the beauty products should be organic too. I was born with a lot of allergies and I must say, I'm grateful to discover all this organic thingy.

Just shrug off whatever people are saying about you. You were on the right track. :)