So over the past year I have been slowly making the change be more "green" when it comes to our household items.
So what have I changed?? Well, Alisyn and I no longer use Shampoo and conditioner instead we use Baking Soda and Apple Cider vinegar (get the recipe from here:http://onjustacoupleacres.blogspot.com/2011/04/all-natural-hair-care.html) Ok, So i'll give you a quick run down on why Alisyn and I are doing this, Well It's A LOT cheaper(always a plus in my book!) and I know what is going on my daughter's head,not to mention I can go 5 DAYS without washing my hair(WAYY better then everyother day!)! I swear since going no 'poo our hair has grown at least 1 inch! We have been no 'poo for a month and a half.
We will be making the switch to homemade toothpaste as well once we get some wintergreen essential oil(http://arealfoodlover.wordpress.com/?s=toothpaste)
We have made the switch to using homemade cleaners instead of the chemical pack ones from the stores. This is my all purpose cleaner(http://www.inspired-housewife.com/2012/07/15/the-best-bathroom-homemade-cleaner-scum-remover/), this is my stain remover: http://www.learningtobeamom.com/2012/07/miracle-worker-stain-remover.html), I am also going to be trying my hand at homemade dishwasher soap(http://cupcakeapothecary.blogspot.com/2012/02/im-addicted-to-pinterest.html?showComment=1342541296592) and laundry soap (//www.thefamilyhomestead.com/laundrysoap.htm (p.s. you can make homemade washing soap read about it hear
(http://naturesnurtureblog.com/2012/05/08/ttt-turn-baking-soda-into-washing-soda/)
Instead of Deodorant I use a dab of coconut oil under my arms and keeps me smelling good all day(p.s. I still sweat but that is a good thing!(http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/exercises/sweating-why-its-good-for-you.html#b) Why not use deodorant? well you can read all about why store bought deodorant is not good (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/240324.php) and here is 52 uses for coconut oil (http://www.deliciousobsessions.com/2012/01/52-uses-for-coconut-oil-the-simple-the-strange-and-the-downright-odd/), I use Coconut Oil for a body lotion, lip balm, deodorant,hot oil treatments and of course cooking with it.
And as for our eating habits ..Well most people know I am a raw juicer, so my diet is usually 75% raw fruits/veggies and well Alisyn eats what I eat, I usually make her a juice that contains 1 apple and some kale(she love it!) she snacks on any fruit that we have in the house as well. Not to say we don't eat unhealthy.. we DO! But here is they way I see it, one bad meal won't make you unhealthy, and one healthy meal wont make you healthy. So since we usually eat a pretty healthy diet when we do have our bad days or even weeks, I don't get on myself, I think its better if I give my self some leeway when it comes to food :). I am very picky when it comes to Alisyn's food..what do I mean by that? well let see: I make Alisyn her own homemade raw vanilla almond milk(http://tasty-yummies.com/2011/04/28/homemade-raw-almond-milk/) I make her homemade juices with our steam juicer. I make her homemade granola bars(http://dinnersdishesanddesserts.com/no-bake-chewy-granola-bars/), homemade pudding pops, and home made crackers (graham/animal/cheese(http://weelicious.com/category/foodgroup-toddler-recipes/?s).Pretty much everything is homemade for her unless she is eating out with us, then its kinda the "When in Rome" mentality.
I guess that is all i have for now :)