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Tips for Living an Organic & Natural Lifestyle: 1. Ease the transition.
If you've made the decision to move toward an organic and natural lifestyle, you don't have to do it all right away. Consider trying a few new products each time you go grocery shopping and gradually build up to eating all ore mostly organic and natural foods. When you're stocking up on household items, pick up a cleaner that doesn't contain harmful ingredients and buy recycled paper products. 2. Have fun. Consider planning a special family meal that is completely organic and natural. Get the kids to help by choosing favorite dishes and shopping for ingredients in your favorite grocery store's organic/natural section. 3. Do some digging. Spend time finding out more about the benefits that buying organic and natural products offer you, your family and the environment. Then, take that further by researching companies that are committed to an organic and natural philosophy, and make a conscious decision to support them. You may be surprised to find that there are many options for organic/natural food, cleaning products, personal care items, clothing, and more. 4. Think outside the kitchen. Often times, people think about organic and natural only in terms of food. While it's true that organic and natural food is a huge part of the puzzle, other organically and naturally produced products are available. Here are some other types of natural and organic products to look for to help reduce the chemical impact on the planet: *cleaners *clothing, furnishings and fabric made with organic and natural fibers *pet products *shampoo and skin care products *personal care items such as cotton balls, feminine hygiene products, and cotton swabs *candles *paper products 5. Spread the word. Once you're hooked on the organic and natural lifestyle, you won't be able to resist telling everyone you know. Introduce your friends to new products, and soon they too will be living an organic and natural lifestyle! |
Keep chemicals out of your food and water. Avoid purchasing items in PVC containers, labeled 5 Easy Ways to Go Organic. By choosing organic versions of the following, you can increase the percentage of organic food in your diet without big changes to your shopping cart or your spending:
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