Do Your Part, How to Be and Live Green in Charlotte, NC

Mother's Day is a great time to tell the moms in your life how much you love them. It's also a good time to do your part and show mother earth she's loved too!

Here's a green gift, both literally and figuratively! Years ago, my children gave me these peonies. They produce a gorgeous bloom right at Mother's day and they have the most wonderful fragrance!

And, if your mom loves a beautiful bouquet - go organic! You'll feel good knowing they flowers were grown without toxic fertilizers, insecticides, or fungicides. You can order them online or better yet, buy a beautiful organic bouquet at your neighborhood florist and support the local economy.

Here's another sweet smelling green gift - a soy candle. They are all natural - unlike paraffin, petroleum based candles and they burn cleaner, cooler and longer.

If jewelry is on your list - here's a green gift idea. Look for some "smart glass" recycled jewelry. Everything is made from recycled glass bottles in a variety of colors.

And for the hip moms out there - try this ad bag! It's made from outdoor advertising banners and recycled seatbelts and no two are alike. It's lightweight, durable, and can be thrown in the washing machine. You can find it in our Do Your Part store.

And, who wouldn't want a free car wash to get rid of all this? Full service car washes like AutoBell recycle 80 percent or more of their water and all of their soaps are biodegradable.

Whatever you choose - Do Your Part to tread lightly on our planet -for your mom and mother earth!