Natural products?

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Natural products?
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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 2:20pm
Ok, I have decided to switch all personal care and cleaning products in our house to natural products.

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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 3:11pm

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Edited 2/19/2008 11:46 am ET by littleroses
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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 3:20pm

Personally, I think it is fine to introduce change slowly. I would change things like soap and detergent immediately, but for stuff that does not generally touch the skin, like toilet cleaner, I would use up the stuff I already have, and when it is gone, replace it with the more natural alternative.


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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 5:56pm

I use mainly vinegar, baking soda, peroxide, and simple green. I get some items from Melaleuca as well which I do order online. It probably runs pretty reasonable as far as natural products go. I can give you more info on that if you are interested. it is one of those membership type things and their are pros and cons but since we go all natural on products AND live on a budget it has worked for us but it has taken some tweaking.

Check costco if you are a member for lots of things. They have lots of organic foods very reasonably priced. They also have some organic or natural cleaning and bath products. I get most of my stuff there and what I can't get there I get mostly locally.

Start slow and the easiest way to start is by using the first 4 I mentioned which are REALLY cheap and non-toxic. Then adding in some organic foods from Costco.

One thing Costco has is frozen organic vegetables and fruit. My kids love it and I love giving it to them. An afternoon snack of a smoothie that is just organic fruit and juice in the blender is awesome. They also have lots of organic cereals and some really good snacks. Much more reasonable than elsewhere.

Trader Joe's is another good place to get lots of choices for reasonable prices and I find fresh produce at our local sprouts supermarket (health foodie kind of place) often has GREAT sales. Look for a grocer that uses locally grown produce if you can. It is the best deal and the healthiest.

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Sat, 01-12-2008 - 3:48pm

I like method cleaning products. They sale them at Target. They also now make soap, shaving cream etc...


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