Thursday, March 21, 2013

Going "Green"

So... I've been taking steps toward a more simple, less chemical, cleaner, healthier lifestyle for a while now. I have made changes a little bit at a time, constantly trying new things, some stick, others don't... But here is what I'm currently doing/using to "green" up!!

Brush teeth with baking soda and peroxide
Make my own cleaning supplies (almost all! The only thing I don't make is furniture polish and I add some Murphy's oil soap to my homemade vinegar hardwood floor cleaner)
No more store bought bath products... NONE!!! I'm using the no 'poo method for my hair, baking soda and water to "no 'poo" and ACV and water to rinse and condition, I use African black soap for the rest of my body, even face, and made a body butter from fresh aloe, coco butter, mango butter, Shea butter, coconut oil, grape seed oil and essential oils... Oh and fresh rosemary. I use this all over, even my face! Awesome!
No more store bought deodorant... I'm using one made by a lady on etsy now, but will be making my own when I run out!
I make my own laundry detergent and "softener"
No microwave in my house, I use a gas stove for all cooking/reheating
And just added:
Shower head with a filter for chlorine
SquattyPotty
MCUK

The last three are ordered, but not here yet... Those i just ordered after reading up on them. Thanks for the great info from Ashley's Green Life  on her experiences! I'm so inspired now! And have plans for more "greening"!! I'm going to break down each "greening" in its own post to go over details... Oh, and I don't really wear makeup, and have started the spring garden... More details to follow!! Here's a teaser of the garden to come... All the little seedlings ready for their new homes!!




As well as my filter shower head (update-It's HERE now and I LOVE it!!):



And finally the deodorant:

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