Ending My Chemical Dependence

Being a stay at home mom, I have always tried to find ways to save money wherever it is practical.  Growing up, we used cleaners, foods, and products that reflected that as well.  While the modern day movements of "greenies" is to reduce our carbon footprint, I have been using products that do that naturally, but save money first & foremost.  The same goes for food.  Eat meals made at home with minimal processing, and not only do you feel better & fuller, but you also save a pretty penny in the process.

I also grew up in a house where things like nitrites, nitrates, hydrogenated ingredients, and processed foods were not a part of our lives, or were taken out as we learned their ill effects.  Now,  we did eat things like white breads, canned vegetables, and the" normal foods" (moderation and balance being a component) before we learned that there were better products for us out there.

These days my family of 5 strives to eat a mostly organic, minimally processed diet.  We clean with more natural products when possible because of pets & young children, and the ever present "let's save money!" theme runs deep.  We recycle, re-purpose items, buy used, and donate to local charities.  I still firmly believe in quality vs price, so I will buy things of a better quality if I know that in the long run it will save us money.

My blog's intent is to document & write about the ways I'm finding to achieve more of these goals.  I am always trying new things & I often refer online to what works and what doesn't. Ever curious, I like to find out the reasons "why" something works or doesn't-and the science behind things, along with the tools & deceptions of marketing schemes-and today's "acceptable norms"  I am fascinated with how these advertising concepts fuel our consumerism-curious decisions.   As I try new ideas, my goal is to write honest, reflective pieces that others may find helpful in their daily lives.  

Please feel free to reply with questions or comments, and I will try & answer to the best of my knowledge.