The Preg Veg: Pass it On

7/17/09

The Web site Zwaggle is a perfect example of how the internet can connect hordes of people for the greater cause of sharing. We no longer have to depend on local mommy groups, but can branch out to a nationwide network of parents to find and give, and recycle and reuse, things for our kids. It’s pretty simple too. You just sign up and post something that you have to give, which will earn you Zoints (these are points, that are equivalent to dollars). Once you have those you can find and “buy” whatever it is you need, and thereby keep the cycle going—and the landfills clear. It’s never been so easy to be green. 

—Gabrielle Harradine, Market Editor 

Gabrielle Harradine is VT's Market Editor and, more recently, The Preg Veg. She's navigating the joys and challenges of her very first pregnancy, and she's blogging here about her efforts to keep it healthy, green, and vegetarian. 

The Preg Veg: Go Green with Maternity Clothes

Most of my pants have started feeling too tight for comfort, and as much as I’d like to, I can’t avoid the inevitable topic: maternity clothes.

With all the other stuff I’ll need to buy, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to spend beaucoup bucks on a wardrobe that I’ll only be using a handful of months. The solution: used clothes. They will not only save me money, they’re also the greenest choice around

First, I’ll hit up my friends and family for anything I can use, then I’ll check out some sites on the internet. Like eMommie, which is nicely organized and has a good selection. I may require a more upscale look for my sister’s wedding,...

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