Amanda Griffin-Jacob and Bianca Araneta-Elizalde share their wisdom on motherhood and eco-friendly living

Amanda Griffin-Jacob and Bianca Araneta-Elizalde share their wisdom on motherhood and eco-friendly living

Amanda Griffin-Jacob and Bianca Araneta-Elizalde share their wisdom on motherhood, eco-friendly living, and how to raise healthy children in a conventionally chemical world.

Why do you think it’s important to use natural products and practice eco-living?

AMANDA: I like to go as natural as I can especially with my children because they are still growing and developing. Their systems are new, delicate, and untainted. It is so important to exercise caution when it comes to the products and food you expose them to because you want them to develop optimally.

BIANCA: I practice eco-living simply because it is better for the planet. It's more sustainable, less wasteful, less toxic to the earth, and it doesn't deplete our resources. I just feel safer using natural products on my family.

 

What are some of your eco-friendly practices?

AMANDA: I say no to plastic bags and restrict my usage of disposable diapers and bottles. I take 5-minute showers to save water and I try to recycle. I buy local when I can to support our local economy and lessen our carbon footprint.

BIANCA: We don't use chemical-laden products at home. I only buy those chemical-free and natural household cleansers and personal care products. We also consume organic food and adopt a more plant-based diet as much as we can. We use energy-saving appliances, we try to grow our own vegetables in our backyard to reduce food miles, and we use solar power to heat our water.

Tell us about your collaboration on your book, Project Mom!

AMANDA: Project Mom is the essential guidebook for every expecting and new mom! We really show people how simple it is to integrate a more natural approach into your family’s lifestyle. I want new moms to get an honest peek into new mommyhood with this book.

BIANCA: Our book offers an inside look into our parenting philosophies and tips on how to raise healthier children in a toxic world. What makes it really unique is that we managed to localize it, so all products and services you read about is available locally. I'm hoping this book opens new moms’ hearts and minds to a new way of thinking about parenting and becoming more involved with their children. 

What are some of your favorite Human Nature products?

AMANDA: I use the 100% Natural Spray Sanitizers, 100% Natural Bug Shield DEET-Free Oil, and Natural Baby Wash.

BIANCA: I use the 100% Natural Kids Shampoo and Body Wash on all my kids as well as the 100% Natural Lip Balm.

 

 

Project Mom will be launched on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 6PM on the Roof Deck of Fully Booked, Fort Bonifacio High Street. Purchase Project Mom on its launch night and 50% of book sales will be donated to Typhoon Yolanda relief efforts. RSVP at 0917-8421572 or rsvp@arcarpopr.com.