America’s favorite Mom Kelly Ripa reveals
how she balances motherhood in an exclusive
interview with Skimbaco Lifestyle.
Chance to win Electrolux appliances !
Great tips how to go green!

Did you know that just by choosing an energy efficient washer from Electrolux you could save 83% energy and 56% water? Think how much that ends up reducing your footprint to our environment and leaves green in your wallet on a yearly basis!

Electrolux started an online campaign for us to pledge our commitment to living green by planting a virtual flower.

For every virtual flower planted at electroluxappliances.com, Electrolux will donate $1 to Global Green USA to support green schools initiatives across America.

You can plant a flower once a day and every time you will enter to win an Electrolux washer and dryer set.

The Plant A Flower Campaign was kicked off by Kelly Ripa right on time for the Earth Day. At the same time Kelly Ripa and Electrolux launched the Electrolux’s newest eco-friendly washer & dryer in limited edition color “Kelly Green”. Forget about “Kelly bag” – the newest hot items every modern mom has to have are the washer and dryer in “Kelly Green”.

I would have had an opportunity to interview Kelly Ripa in person earlier this week, but I had to cancel meeting Kelly on last minute – I was so bummed, but she was so nice to answer my questions with the video (below)! I was planning on editing the video with my actual questions for her – but who wants to see me – you all want to see Kelly anyway, so I just decided to leave the video as it is, and write my questions here.

Skimbaco Lifestyle asks Kelly Ripa:

What is your favorite product from the Electrolux product family?
How do you go green in your every day life?
Tell us more about the Virtual Flower campaign.
One of the biggest questions the Skimbaco Lifestyle readers and me struggle is the work/family balance and you seem to handle it so well. What is your secret?

And Kelly Ripa answers:

Thank you so much Kelly!

Check out even more fab interview with Kelly – Mom Generations’ Mom Fashion Expert Audrey’s interview with Kelly Ripa.

Remember to Send a Virtual Flower and enter to win the sweet set of Electrolux Washer & Dryer in Kelly Green and read my other easy green tips for the Earth Month. And stay tuned for all other amazing featured moms in the Skimbaco Mother’s Day 09 special.

Happy Earth Day!

What is Earth Day?
Earth Day was created in 1970 in the US to spark a revolution against environmental abuse. Global warming is real and we’re part of the problem. Now, we need to become part of the solution.

Since the 70′s the Earth Day has spread all over the world and is celebrated in hundreads of cities world wide with special events. People all over the world know that there are problems we need to work on and this is our special day to look at the planet and see what needs changing. Read more at www.earthday.net.

10 Easy Ways You Can Do Every Day to Save the Earth

1. Don’t buy anything disposable.
Use lunch boxes instead of zip-lock bags. Use a sponge to wipe the kitchen counter – not paper towels. Take your coffee in a thermos, not in a paper cup.

2. Buy in bulk and not individually wrapped products.
Choose products with less packaging. Reduce mail – Don’t order catalogs, see the products online.

3. Reuse or recycle the packacing or boxes you get.
Jelly jars are great for storaging crayons. Egg cartons are great fire starters and perfect for kids’ crafts.

4. Buy less but better quality.
Buy better quality products, which will last longer.

5. Repair old items instead of just throwing away and buying a new one.
Call the manufacturers – most have repair services.

6. Recycle your old things, like clothing – donate it or sell it on yard sales or eBay.

7. Save water.
Only wash full loads of dishes or clothes. Sweep your driveway instead of hosing it. Don’t let the water run while brushing your teeth.

8. Save energy.
Get Energy Star rated appliances and light bulbs. Turn off the light/monitor/TV/etc. when you leave the room.

9. Choose lower emission vehicles and drive less.
Don’t keep the car running while waiting your kids in the school pick-up line, car pool with friends and make a shopping list to avoid many trips.

10. Buy organic.
Less pesticides and fertilizers. No antibiotics, growth hormones, and feed made from animal parts. Better for you, better for the Mother Earth.

Want to know what kind of footprint you are leaving? Do the three minute survey to get your Live Impact Score.

Read all of my easy ways to save earth.