Green Goat Shares Green Back-to-School Basics with Recycled Paper!

August 25, 2010 Written by TaylorH

Recycling and using recycled materials is important to us! So, we package our soaps with 100% recycled paper and we do NOT use any plastic packaging for our soaps. The Green Goat knows that recycled goods are also important to you in all parts of your life, so he looked at the basic back-to-school shopping list and navigated through “The Ultimate Green Store” to find green alternatives for you, or your kids.

1. Notebook: Environotes Recycled Notebook contains 30% post-consumer recycled materials and Environotes recycles 98% of their scrap materials from notebook production.

2. Pencils: EarthWrite Pencils contain 60% post-consumer waster and the casing is made from recycled newspaper.

3. Ruler: TreeSmart Recycled Newspaper Ruler is made with recycled newspaper and recycled plastic.

4. Binder: The cover of the Universal Eco-Friendly Round Ring Natural Kraft Binder is made from 100% recycled materials and is dye-free.

5. Backpack: The Solar Converter Bag allows you to charge your phone, ipod and camera on the go with the 4 watts of solar power generated from the solar panels.

Since having a green and healthy lifestyle is important to us, we do what we can to incorporate those values into our product line. In addition to using recycled paper to package our soaps, we use fresh goat milk from our farm and herbs from our herb garden to make our wonderful goat milk soap. Using local ingredients helps to reduce our carbon footprint. Also, our goat milk facial cremes are made with 82% organic content and our lip balms are made with 76% organic content. To find out more about our mindful product line click here.

Picture credit: (1)gwsports.com (2)chivasskincare.com

Gossip Goat Shares a Message from Whole Living Magazine

July 15, 2010 Written by TaylorH

At Chivas Skin Care, we focus on finding a perfect balance of ingredients in our goat milk soap. We put love, time and hard work into every soap we make while still maintaining our values and commitment to being as eco-friendly as possible.With hectic schedules and never ending to do lists it can be hard to find the right balance for your own personal life. The article, ” 10 Thoughts On Whole Living” caught Gossip Goat’s eye when she was flipping through Whole Living Magazine (previously called “Body and Soul”, a Martha Stewart magazine) and she wanted to share it with you in hopes that it would inspire you to live a “whole” life too …

“10 Thoughts On Whole Living”

Taste something straight from the tree.
Give your way out of a bad mood- with a donation, a foot massage, or a compliment.
Daily chaos will never cease. Rather than struggling against it, find your own rhythm.
See your surroundings with fresh eyes. The best way to find yourself is to discover where you are.
Head outside and move. Nature invigorates the mind and the body.
Don’t wait for inspiration to strike. Ignite your own creative fire.
Take a day off. The world ( and the office) will be fine- and still there when you get back.
Notice your cravings- for sugar, caffeine, attention. Ask yourself what you really need and why.
Kick off your shoes, spread your toes, and ground yourself in the present.
Rising to a physical challenge can make you feel powerful in every way.

(August 2010 issue of Whole Living Magazine, page 87)

Looking for other thoughts on whole living?

Take a bath with our goat milk bath salts; then relax and enjoy the sound of the water. Or try a new healthy recipe and share with a neighbor.

Photo Credit: Taylor Harkins

Green Goat’s Kid Asks, “What Does It Mean To Be Green?”

June 7, 2010 Written by TaylorH

What does it really mean to be green? Rana DiOrio, author and owner of Little Pickle Press, answers this question in her colorful children’s picture book titled What Does It Mean To Be Green?. The adorable illustrations done by Chris Blair paired with a meaningful message about protecting the earth makes this book a must read for kids (and parents).