By Rachel Sarnoff, Founder, EcoStiletto
Who auditions with no experience and lands the lead role on one of the most successful television series of all time? Jennie Garth, apparently, who must have earned some serious karma in a previous life and is now giving back by partnering with Green Works Natural Cleaners on a reusable, recycled cotton bag that donates to the Sierra Club. Currently starring on the new “90210†as West Beverly High’s guidance counselor after having proved her dancing chops on “Dancing with the Stars,†Garth also does double-duty as a working mom to three daughters with her husband, actor Peter Facinelli. She gave www.EcoStiletto.com the scoop on greener parenting.
ES: How do you find time to be more green while managing the demands of motherhood?
JG: Like many moms, I’m on a journey to living a more natural lifestyle. I understand the challenges of balancing motherhood and living green, but don’t want to sacrifice quality or convenience. I want to help share the message with busy moms that there are simple ways to live an eco-friendly lifestyle. One way is to use natural cleaning products. Another way is to take a reusable bag on shopping trips instead of choosing between paper or plastic.
ES: What is your secret for staying centered and balanced while juggling work and motherhood?
JG: Balancing work and motherhood can be hectic—any mom will tell you that. I try to keep a schedule for our family. I’m not gonna lie, it’s insanely busy at all times. Going to work is way easier than running this household. But, even when I’m at work, I’m on the phone orchestrating everything that goes on at the house. I don’t have an assistant, just an amazing nanny who helps me and a friend who runs a few errands for me here and there. When my head finally hits the pillow—I’m done!
For more of Jennie’s EcoStiletto interview, click here.
