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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Produce bags
I just bought a set of 4 produce bags from Loveforearth on Etsy for $12.00. Then today I was at Target and they have a set of 6 for $4.99 
What are other simple "green" changes I can make?
Re: Produce bags
Take a look at ReUseIt.com. It's not exactly cheap, but it'll give you ideas of things that you can replace that are fairly simple and you don't necessarily have to buy from them. It also has good articles and things like that. I'm definitely going to be taking a look at Target for produce bags though!
I ordered sandwich bags from Etsy, I think they were like $2.50 a piece or something like that. Haven't bought sandwich bags in forever now! One less piece of plastic. :-) Something else that I've recently done is getting rid of fabric softener/dryer sheets. I now use vinegar and a few drops of lavender in a downy ball in the wash and two balled up pieces of aluminum foil in the dryer. I also don't use shampoo, I use baking soda and vinegar. Not sure if you use a Swiffer for mopping, but I ordered crocheted swiffer pads from Etsy too - washable and super cute. I just spray some Dr. Bronners on the floor and use the pads.
HTH! If you're already doing those things, sorry for the repeat. :-)
Bummer! At least you were supporting small business in favor of large...
A recent post about produce bag selection:
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/53670464.aspx
And an old one: http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/31715390.aspx
And a few about individual (not always simple) changes one can make toward environmental responsibility: http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/51072171.aspx
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/53432768.aspx. That should be more than enough to get you started
Best sound ever: baby's heartbeat! (Heard @ 10w1d)
One Hundred Quick Ways to Live Greener
Unshopping is probably one of the greenest things you can do - in terms of the environment AND your wallet!
From Green America:
Before buying anything, ask yourself:Do I really need and want this? Can I get by without it?Is it made from renewable or nonrenewable resources?Is it made of recycled materials and is it recyclable?How long will it last and how will I dispose of it?Can it be maintained and repaired?Could I borrow it, rent it, or buy it secondhand?Is it overpackaged?Is it worth the time I worked to pay for it and its cost to the environment?I like to add--is it made locally and if not is it fair trade?http://www.greenamerica.org/programs/shopunshop/unshopping/index.cfm