Thanks to Scott Naturals and TheMotherhood, our family was given the opportunity to participate in the Scott Naturals. 4 Week Test Drive Challenge. We were sent their hybrid paper products: paper towels, facial tissue, napkins and flushable moist wipes...all made with recycled fiber. This is our final week and are still incredibly impressed with how well Scott Naturals products work.
Want to test out Scott Naturals products? They are challenging ALL Americans to pledge to go green. Between April 4 and September 30, anyone can go www.ScottBrand.com/Naturals/ and pledge to participate in the Scott Naturals 4-Week Challenge themselves!

As I have mentioned previously, Scott Naturals is also partnering with the National Wildlife Federation. For every unique click-thru from this link http://www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive, Scott Naturals will donate $1 (up to $25,000 total) to the National Wildlife Federation!! Be sure to click-thru if you haven't, it's for a great cause and they'd love to hit the 25,000 mark!!

Earth Month is always a great time for people to reflect on the green choices they are making and make goals for new ways they can help the environment even more. As I reevaluated the green choices my family makes, I realized we could be much better about using reusable bags instead of plastic grocery bags. Although we try, we are not always the best at remembering them when we leave the house. I want to help decrease the number of plastic bags thrown away, which is why this is one of our new goals....to use reusable bags whenever possible!

This especially hit me when I thought about the impact my family could have on making this simple change. For example, we go to the grocery store a minimum of 1 time per week. Each time (when we forget our reusable bags) we bring home approximately 5 bags. In one year that adds up to 260 plastic bags, give or take. Yikes! That's A LOT of plastic bags (and that's just an estimated minimum!)

When I think about what an impact every person and/or family can make, it really amazes me. Just making simple changes like switching to reusable bags, walking instead of driving all the time, or bringing reusable mugs to Starbucks...they're all small ways we can help our environment.

Even though Earth Month is officially over, I would encourage all families to think about ways they can live more green. Even simple changes can make such a big difference!

In honor of Earth Month and Scott Naturals Hybrid Paper Products, Scott Naturals has offered one lucky reader a Scott Naturals Kit like the one we received! (Kit includes: Scott Naturals Tissue, Scott Naturals Towels, Scott Naturals Napkins, Scott Naturals Flushable Moist Wipes)! The winner from last week's giveaway is commenter #96, Erin! Congrats!



Win It: Scott Naturals is offering another reader a Scott Naturals Kit like the one we received. (Kit includes: Scott Naturals Tissue, Scott Naturals Towels, Scott Naturals Napkins, Scott Naturals Flushable Moist Wipes)!

Mandatory Entry - Visit www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive and make a virtual pledge to participate in the Scott Naturals 4 Week Challenge (It's super easy and fast)!
Extra Entries: (Only valid after the mandatory entry has been completed. Leave 1 comment for each extra entry)

1. 1 extra entry - Like Scott Naturals on Facebook

2. 3 extra entries - Click this unique donation link: www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive

3. 3 extra entries- Blog about Scott Naturals donating $1 (up to $25,000) for every unique click (using this URL - www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive) to the National Wildlife Federation and leave THREE comments with the URL to that post.

4. 1 extra entry- Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You can tweet once a day for one extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste:

Short Giveaway! #Win a #ScottNaturals Kit! #momsbalancingact http://bit.ly/lZh9Bo Ends 5/8

5. 1 extra entry- Share about this giveaway on your Facebook status by including a link back to this giveaway (you can do this once a day for an extra entry every day!)

6. 2 extra entries- Become a Fan/Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook

7. 1 extra entry - Let me know something you/or your family does to live more green.

This giveaway will end May 8th and is open to US Only!

**I received a Scott Naturals 4 Week Test Drive Kit and a stipend from TheMotherhood and Scott Naturals for my participation. All opinions are my own and may differ from those of others.**



139 comments
  1. Sadie May 2, 2011 at 3:18 PM  

    virtual pledge to participate in the Scott Naturals 4 Week Challenge - done
    sadiebeery at hotmail dot com

  2. Sadie May 2, 2011 at 3:20 PM  

    http: //twitter.com/OhioCatfish/status/65148533648535553

    sadiebeery at hotmail dot com

  3. Sadie May 2, 2011 at 3:20 PM  

    We take our cotton bags to the store
    sadiebeery at hotmail dot com

  4. wildflower00 May 2, 2011 at 7:54 PM  

    I made a virtual pledge to participate in the Scott Naturals 4 Week Challenge

  5. wildflower00 May 2, 2011 at 7:55 PM  

    I Like Scott Naturals on Facebook

  6. wildflower00 May 2, 2011 at 7:56 PM  

    I follow and tweeted
    http://twitter.com/wildflower00/status/65218119446167552

  7. wildflower00 May 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM  

    I Clicked the unique donation link: www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive (#1)

  8. wildflower00 May 2, 2011 at 7:58 PM  

    I Clicked the unique donation link: www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive (#2)

  9. wildflower00 May 2, 2011 at 7:58 PM  

    I Clicked the unique donation link: www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive (#3)

  10. wildflower00 May 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM  

    I am a Fan/Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook (#1)

  11. wildflower00 May 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM  

    I am a Fan/Like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook (#2)

  12. wildflower00 May 2, 2011 at 8:01 PM  

    take reusable bags to the store and always use reusable cups/canteen

  13. Erica best May 3, 2011 at 3:54 AM  

    i took the pledge

    purple_lover_04 at msn dot com

  14. Erica best May 3, 2011 at 3:55 AM  

    Like Scott Naturals on Facebook erica best

  15. Erica best May 3, 2011 at 3:55 AM  

    Click this unique donation link: pt 1

  16. Erica best May 3, 2011 at 3:56 AM  

    Click this unique donation link: pt 2

  17. Erica best May 3, 2011 at 3:56 AM  

    Click this unique donation link: pt 3

  18. Erica best May 3, 2011 at 3:57 AM  

    im fan of ur blog pt 1

  19. Erica best May 3, 2011 at 3:58 AM  

    im fan of ur blog pt 2

  20. Erica best May 3, 2011 at 3:58 AM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/65339055679881216

  21. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM  

    I took the pledge

  22. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM  

    I like Scott on FB

  23. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 7:37 AM  

    Clicked the link 1

  24. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 7:37 AM  

    Clicked the link 2

  25. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 7:37 AM  

    Clicked the link 3

  26. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 7:37 AM  

    http://twitter.com/avonproducts4me/status/65394595781017601

  27. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 7:38 AM  

    I like you on FB 2

  28. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 7:38 AM  

    We recycle and use a compost pile.

  29. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM  

    I clicked and made a virtual pledge.

  30. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 11:56 AM  

    Liked ScottsNaturals on FB

  31. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 11:58 AM  

    1 Clicked the donation link.

  32. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 11:58 AM  

    2 Clicked the donation link.

  33. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 11:58 AM  

    3 Clicked the donation link.

  34. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 11:59 AM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/_tubbytelly/status/65460427076796416

  35. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 11:59 AM  

    I already follow you on Twitter.

  36. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 12:01 PM  

    http://www.facebook.com/tubbytelly/posts/220570677968848

  37. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 12:02 PM  

    1 I'm a fan on FB christine m.

  38. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 12:02 PM  

    2 I'm a fan on FB christine m.

  39. Unknown May 3, 2011 at 12:03 PM  

    We use reusable shopping bags to be green.

  40. carrie May 3, 2011 at 2:01 PM  

    liked scotts naturals on fb and have already made my virtual pledge as well as I am a fan of your on facebook!
    cmsweetie@hotmail.com

  41. debijackson May 3, 2011 at 4:20 PM  

    took the pledge

  42. debijackson May 3, 2011 at 4:21 PM  

    fblike them as debbie jackson

  43. debijackson May 3, 2011 at 4:22 PM  

    clicked donation link

  44. debijackson May 3, 2011 at 4:22 PM  

    2clicked donation link

  45. debijackson May 3, 2011 at 4:22 PM  

    3clicked donation link

  46. debijackson May 3, 2011 at 4:22 PM  

    fblikeu as debbie jackson

  47. debijackson May 3, 2011 at 4:22 PM  

    2fblikeu as debbie jackson

  48. debijackson May 3, 2011 at 4:23 PM  

    we go green with gardening

  49. BethElderton May 3, 2011 at 5:02 PM  

    I took the pledge!
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  50. BethElderton May 3, 2011 at 5:03 PM  

    I clicked the donation link
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  51. BethElderton May 3, 2011 at 5:03 PM  

    #2 clicked donation link
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  52. BethElderton May 3, 2011 at 5:04 PM  

    #3 clicked donation link
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  53. BethElderton May 3, 2011 at 5:05 PM  

    I follow you on twitter as mbm218 and tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/#!/mbm218/status/65537335588171777
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  54. BethElderton May 3, 2011 at 5:06 PM  

    We use reusable shopping bags everywhere, not just the grocery store.
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

  55. polly May 3, 2011 at 7:39 PM  

    i took the pledge
    pkeintz@gmail.com

  56. polly May 3, 2011 at 7:41 PM  

    i use my clothesline not my clothes dryer. we recycle everything!
    pkeintz@gmail.com

  57. Andrea May 3, 2011 at 10:47 PM  

    I took the virtual pledge to participate in the Scott Naturals 4 Week Challenge!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  58. Andrea May 3, 2011 at 10:47 PM  

    I clicked the unique donation link! #1
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  59. Andrea May 3, 2011 at 10:48 PM  

    I clicked the unique donation link! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  60. Andrea May 3, 2011 at 10:48 PM  

    I clicked the unique donation link! #3
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  61. Andrea May 3, 2011 at 10:48 PM  

    I follow you on twitter and tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/#!/ampaetka/status/65623781892300800
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  62. Andrea May 3, 2011 at 10:49 PM  

    We use green cleaning products and recycle!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  63. janetfaye May 4, 2011 at 1:30 AM  

    I made the pledge.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  64. janetfaye May 4, 2011 at 1:31 AM  

    i like Scott Naturals on FB - Janet Fri

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  65. janetfaye May 4, 2011 at 1:32 AM  

    1. I clicked the unique donation link.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  66. janetfaye May 4, 2011 at 1:32 AM  

    2. I clicked the unique donation link.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  67. janetfaye May 4, 2011 at 1:32 AM  

    3. I clicked the unique donation link.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  68. janetfaye May 4, 2011 at 1:36 AM  

    1. I like A Mom's Balancing Act on FB - Janet Fri

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  69. janetfaye May 4, 2011 at 1:36 AM  

    2. I like A Mom's Balancing Act on FB - Janet Fri

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  70. janetfaye May 4, 2011 at 1:37 AM  

    To live more green we recycle everything that we can.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  71. janetfaye May 4, 2011 at 1:38 AM  

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/#!/Janetfaye/status/65666493312012288


    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  72. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 1:46 AM  

    I like Scott on facebook Rebecca Rps
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  73. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 1:47 AM  

    I like you on facebook Rebecca Rps
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  74. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 1:47 AM  

    We reuse and recycle all that we can.
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  75. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 1:48 AM  

    I clicked the link. #1
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  76. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 1:49 AM  

    I clicked the link. #2
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  77. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 1:49 AM  

    I clicked the link. #3
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  78. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 1:49 AM  

    I like you on facebook #2
    spiersrp at gmail dot com

  79. christy May 4, 2011 at 10:55 AM  

    i took the four week challenge

  80. christy May 4, 2011 at 10:56 AM  

    we only use lights when really needed. we compost and recycle.

  81. Andrea May 4, 2011 at 12:36 PM  

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/ampaetka/status/65831998626861056
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  82. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 9:02 PM  

    I took the virtual pledge!

    jmcharries@cox.net

  83. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 9:02 PM  

    I like Scott Naturals on Facebook and my homepage is http://www.facebook.com/jacob.charries

    jmcharries@cox.net

  84. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 9:03 PM  

    I clicked the donation link

    Entry 1

    jmcharries@cox.net

  85. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 9:03 PM  

    I clicked the donation link

    Entry 2

    jmcharries@cox.net

  86. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 9:04 PM  

    I clicked the donation link

    Entry 3

    jmcharries@cox.net

  87. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 9:05 PM  

    I follow you on Twitter under the name JCHARRIES and tweeted at http://twitter.com/#!/JCHARRIES/status/65784320064892928

    jmcharries@cox.net

  88. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM  

    I like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook and my homepage is http://www.facebook.com/jacob.charries

    Entry 1

    jmcharries@cox.net

  89. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 9:07 PM  

    I like A Mom's Balancing Act on Facebook and my homepage is http://www.facebook.com/jacob.charries

    Entry 2

    jmcharries@cox.net

  90. Anonymous May 4, 2011 at 9:08 PM  

    We go biking to be green! We bike as much as we can and try not to drive. We even go to the grocery store on bikes and use reusable bags!

    jmcharries@cox.net

  91. Unknown May 4, 2011 at 10:34 PM  

    I made the pledge!
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  92. Unknown May 4, 2011 at 10:35 PM  

    I liked Scotts Natural on FB
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  93. Unknown May 4, 2011 at 10:38 PM  

    I clicked the donation link
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  94. Unknown May 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM  

    #2 I clicked the donation link
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  95. Unknown May 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM  

    #3 I clicked the donation link
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  96. Unknown May 4, 2011 at 10:44 PM  

    I liked you on FB
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  97. Unknown May 4, 2011 at 10:45 PM  

    #2 I liked you on FB
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  98. Unknown May 4, 2011 at 10:46 PM  

    We recycle!
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  99. Unknown May 4, 2011 at 10:50 PM  

    I follow you on Twitter and Tweeted http://twitter.com/tobinsmommy08/status/65986466186149888
    rachel_demille at yahoo dot com

  100. MBR May 4, 2011 at 11:56 PM  

    I made the pledge, heinzmom at hotmail dot com

  101. MBR May 4, 2011 at 11:56 PM  

    facebook fan, heinzmom at hotmail dot com

  102. Unknown May 4, 2011 at 11:57 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/_tubbytelly/status/66003425023893504

  103. Erica best May 5, 2011 at 1:29 AM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/65988247234428928

  104. Anonymous May 5, 2011 at 12:13 PM  

    5/5 Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/JCHARRIES/status/66101343751909376

    jmcharries@cox.net

  105. Andrea May 5, 2011 at 12:26 PM  

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/ampaetka/status/66192111766216705
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  106. Anonymous May 5, 2011 at 2:25 PM  

    i made the pledge
    tcogbill at live dot com
    may 5

  107. furygirl3132 May 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM  

    I made the virtual pledge, thanks so much for hosting this great giveaway!

    Eloise
    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  108. furygirl3132 May 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM  

    Like Scott Naturals on Facebook (Eloise Bowen Carlson)

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  109. furygirl3132 May 5, 2011 at 4:28 PM  

    Clicked the unique donation link.
    #1

    Eloise
    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  110. furygirl3132 May 5, 2011 at 4:28 PM  

    Clicked the unique donation link.
    #2

    Eloise
    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  111. furygirl3132 May 5, 2011 at 4:29 PM  

    Clicked the unique donation link.
    #3

    Eloise
    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  112. furygirl3132 May 5, 2011 at 4:30 PM  

    Following you on Twitter (furygirl3132) and I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/furygirl3132/status/66253343617597440

    Eloise
    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  113. furygirl3132 May 5, 2011 at 4:33 PM  

    Shared this giveaway on Facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/eloise.bowen.carlson

    Eloise
    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  114. furygirl3132 May 5, 2011 at 4:35 PM  

    Fan on Facebook (Eloise Bowen Carlson)
    #1

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  115. furygirl3132 May 5, 2011 at 4:35 PM  

    Fan on Facebook (Eloise Bowen Carlson)
    #2

    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  116. furygirl3132 May 5, 2011 at 4:36 PM  

    Our family lives more green by recycling and using energy efficient light bulbs.

    Eloise
    furygirl3132[at]comcast[dot]net

  117. Erica best May 5, 2011 at 10:37 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/purplelover04/status/66318878917140480

  118. Unknown May 5, 2011 at 10:42 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/_tubbytelly/status/66346873371377664

  119. Andrea May 6, 2011 at 11:41 AM  

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/ampaetka/status/66543042923999232
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  120. Anonymous May 6, 2011 at 1:33 PM  

    5/6 Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/JCHARRIES/status/66559318132146176

    jmcharries@cox.net

  121. Unknown May 6, 2011 at 10:07 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/_tubbytelly/status/66700677300228096

  122. Unknown May 6, 2011 at 10:10 PM  

    http://www.facebook.com/tubbytelly/posts/147811368620619

  123. Anonymous May 7, 2011 at 1:37 PM  

    5/7 Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/JCHARRIES/status/66873497674194945

    jmcharries@cox.net

  124. Andrea May 7, 2011 at 9:35 PM  

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/ampaetka/status/67054946884927488
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  125. Unknown May 7, 2011 at 10:10 PM  

    http://www.facebook.com/tubbytelly/posts/129605563780885

  126. Unknown May 7, 2011 at 10:11 PM  

    http://www.facebook.com/tubbytelly/posts/129605563780885

  127. Unknown May 7, 2011 at 10:12 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/_tubbytelly/status/67063371962400768

  128. janetfaye May 7, 2011 at 11:05 PM  

    Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/#!/Janetfaye/status/67077467323637761


    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  129. janetfaye May 7, 2011 at 11:07 PM  

    I shared on FB - Janet Fri

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  130. Colette S May 8, 2011 at 3:28 AM  

    This is so cool. I pledged.

  131. Anonymous May 8, 2011 at 2:10 PM  

    5/8 Tweet http://twitter.com/#!/JCHARRIES/status/67251720039825408

    jmcharries@cox.net

  132. Andrea May 8, 2011 at 5:54 PM  

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/#!/ampaetka/status/67361742736470016
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  133. Unknown May 8, 2011 at 8:16 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/_tubbytelly/status/67397187004399616

  134. robynl May 8, 2011 at 11:44 PM  

    I took the virtual pledge to participate in the Scott Naturals 4 Week Challenge!


    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

  135. robynl May 8, 2011 at 11:46 PM  

    Like Scott Naturals on Facebook

    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

  136. robynl May 8, 2011 at 11:47 PM  

    Click this unique donation link: www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive

    #1
    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

  137. robynl May 8, 2011 at 11:47 PM  

    Click this unique donation link: www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive

    #2
    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

  138. robynl May 8, 2011 at 11:48 PM  

    Click this unique donation link: www.ScottBrand.com/4WeekTestDrive

    #3
    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

  139. robynl May 8, 2011 at 11:50 PM  

    http://twitter.com/#!/rlee1950/status/67450920895643648

    following on twitter as rlee1950

    yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

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