This summer, myself and three co-workers went to the Branson IMAX theatre to watch a powerful movie about water conservation. MacGillvray Freeman’s Grand Canyon Adventure-River at Risk is a must see for everyone. The film is narrated by Robert Reford and the soundtrack is music from the Dave Matthew’s Band (one of my personal favorites). We left the movie invigorated and motivated, feeling certain this movie would make a profound impact on everyone who watched it. The website is www.grandcanyonadventurefilm.com, please check out this incredible film.

Another film about global water quantity/quality coming out in September is FLOW. You can watch a trailer for the film at www.flowthefilm.com

Two main reasons I support organic farming-it uses less water & it doesn’t use pesticides that pollute the surrounding water supplies. To me, water conservation is every one’s responsibility. There are parts of the United States that are suffering from severe drought and water conservation is a key issue. Even though I live in a water rich area, our community is embracing water conservation practices. Some examples are planting rain gardens and using bioswales to capture storm runoff, using rain barrels to capture rain water to water gardens and lawns, and landscaping with native plants that require less water and have deeper root systems. Clean, abundant water is our most precious resource, conserving it for future generations is a necessity. God Bless the billions of people who live without access to clean water on a daily basis.

Together we can make a difference-Kelly

While I have enjoyed the unusually cool summer we have had in southwest Missouri, I am ready for the fall. One big reason is we will reveal our new collection in October! We are adding a collection of white Onesies, with prints inspired by nature, as we have had many requests for onesies! We are excited about this new collection and hope you love it too.
Also in October, Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods will be in Springfield and I will have a chance to hear him speak. If you haven’t read his book, it is fantastic. It is all about how kids need to be out in nature more. If we want our children to become good stewards of the environment, we must get them outdoors so they will appreciate and protect earth’s natural places. Blessings, Kelly

I recently had two inquiries from non-profits wanting to know if Green Apple Baby would donate a t-shirt as a silent auction item. I felt honored to give to their cause and wanted to share their information with you. The Garden Academy is a non profit organization which serves to educating children with autism and help raise community awareness of this disorder. Their website is GardenAcademy.org. La Leche League of Springfield is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2008 by holding their Second Annual Ice Cream Social and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 20th. La Leche League is a non-profit organization dedicated since 1957 to providing education, information, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed,www.llli.org. I would like to thank both organizations for including Green Apple Baby in their yearly events! Blessings, Kelly

I am excited to finally have my own blog on Green Apple Baby! I would like to first thank all of you who have purchased our inspiring organic tee’s! Green Apple Baby has had a successful first year and I am looking forward to adding a collection of onesies this fall. I am going to post weekly about organic living and issues that inspire me. I am leaving my comments open for those of you who would like to share with me and others. Thanks again to everyone who has helped make Green Apple Baby a success.
Many Blessings, Kelly

Green Apple Baby is a local retailer with organic baby apparel bearing too-cute messages. Green Apple Baby T-shirts accentuate the positive with slogans like “I am Loved”, “I am a Genius”, and “I am Inspiration”, to name a few. The online-only company (greenapplebaby.net) is owned by Mike and Kelly Guenther, who launched the site last November. Kelly says she’s always been interested in organic living, and wanted only the healthiest cotton for their newborn. The site’s selection is currently limited to T-shirts, but Kelly says a line of onesies is coming soon. Buyers can also find helpful eco-friendly links, and upload photos of their own kids in Green Apple Baby stuff. www.springfieldgo.com

What mother doesn’t just love to dress her baby in the softest, most cuddly thing she can find? Check out these organic cotton baby t-shirts made by Green Apple Baby. The cutie pie all natural tees are available with 5 different captions including “I’m a genius” and “I’m a miracle”. All cotton baby t-shirts made by Green Apple Baby are made with 100% organic cotton which is grown within the USA, and are sewn by USA companies. According to the company’s website, they only work with socially and environmentally responsible companies. All of these natural cotton t-shirts are fashioned with the overlapping shoulder neckline for getting your little one in and out of his duds in a flash. www.babyblogblog.com

Loyal readers of this site know that I love organic and I love mom owned businesses. I think organic is the way to go and as I change over my household to be “greener”, I incorporate more organic clothing into our lives. Green Apple Baby is a great example of not only a mom owned company but sells organic, well made clothing as well.

Made from 100% cotton and with water based inks, these USA made tee shirts for babies and toddlers have inspirations sayings. Get one that says “I am loved” or “I am a genius”. These shirts are super soft and comfortable for kids. They held up in the wash well and I can’t wait to put my new son in them.

These make a great new baby gift or are perfect for a baby shower. Go green and you can start with Green Apple Baby! www.reviewingbabygear.com