Editorial Note: Woven Starlight will be featuring a new series spread throughout the blog entitled "The Natural Files". These posts will discuss topics of natural living, organic parenthood and the like. Some may be personal stories, others based on research and additional product reviews and giveaways may occasionally be offered as well. Please join in the discussion! Enjoy!
While even I laugh at my ability to spout off facts about dangerous chemicals in the world around us, it's an outlook on life that I take very seriously. While I long ago collected all-natural cleaners for my home and laundry, and keep chemical filled cosmetics and soap out of my home, recently I've been doing more research on organic living--especially in regards to parenting young children. No, I'm not expecting a little one to join my family for awhile, but when that does happen, I want to be the best mom I can be in addition to offering the safest, healthiest environment I can for them to grow up in.
My goal list is extensive, and I know it can't be done in a day, but I am trying to make a few choices slowly but surely:
*get more exercise by walking downtown (library, post office, local stores) a few times a week [also increases natural vitamin D exposure that boosts mood and immune system!]
*drink less caffeine, and choose a healthier low calorie tea instead of sugar filled coffee [I can't do black coffee, but if you can it's better for you!]
*eat less sugar and processed foods and buy organic fruits and veggies
That's just the start, but taking only a few steps at a time is easier for me than jumping in and trying to change everything at once. For me, living more naturally is about a lot of different things, from feeling healthier and having more energy to doing what I can to be environmentally friendly. As I discover more along this journey, I'll post interesting tidbits.
Are there any topics of interest you'd like to know more about? I'll take them into consideration for research and postings. =)
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