QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Let the clean air blow the cobwebs from your body. Air is medicine."

- Lillian Russell (1862-1922), quoted inReader's Digest, March 1922

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty."

- John Ruskin, (1819-1900).

WONDERFUL way to buy clothes for your growing little ones!

Inexpensive, incredibly easy, and fun! CLICK HERE to view an up and coming site that makes it easier than ever (you never have to leave your front door) to buy clothes for your little cuties! Saves you time AND money, what more do I need to say? :)

Henna Hair?

I was getting my hair colored last night and asked the stylist if there was such a thing as "organic hair dye?" She confirmed that there is a type of all natural dye you could use that was basically just henna. From her perspective though, the negatives far outweigh the positives. She said it is impossible to dye with Henna without getting a redish tint to your hair. She also said that you can not perm/straighten/color over the dye, which is an obvious drawback (once you dye with henna, you have to stick with henna!)

Looks like we have a ways to go with discovery in this field... she recommended sticking with all natural shampoos and conditioners until they find something better! I did some research online and I think this site summed it up best.

Do you know anyone who has used, or have you used organic hair dye? Please share in the comments below, or e-mail me at naturallynourishing@gmail.com

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Why don't we pay more attention to who our farmers are? We would never be as careless choosing an auto mechanic or babysitter as we are about who grows our food."

— Michael Pollan,
The Botany of Desire: A Plant's-Eye View of the World

A few simple tips for eating organic on a budget

Start by buying only the MOST important things organically!

CLICK HERE to view those things.

CLICK HERE to see foods that should be lowest on your list (for buying organically).

Also, try focusing on spending more of your money on produce than meat. Try to shake the idea that you must have some type of meat at every meal. Cutting back your meat intake will be healthier for you, and your budget! Instead, use that money towards trying new vegetables, or adding more of them to your diet!

Support your local farmers, buy from them! CLICK HERE to find farmers/farmer's markets near you. 

Start a trade system. Find people who are passionate about eating organically, and set up a free trade (i.e. you grow the veggies, I'll grow the fruit!)

Make a list! This may seem like it doesn't belong, but it's very important. Start by putting your "no compromise" items. Things that are most important to you, then work from there. Make meals around those items, or find what you don't necessarily need so that you can purchase what's more important to you. Planning BEFORE you hit the aisles and become overwhelmed with choices and decisions will save you time (and a headache!) in the supermarket. *A few extra minutes planning at home will translate into several minutes taken off of your shopping time!*

Remember, some produce is better than no produce! If you can't afford organic this trip, don't let it keep you from getting those fruits and veggies!

Most importantly, don't become overwhelmed! You don't need every soap, lotion, and food product made by every organic company. Find the things that are most important to you (I suggest starting with food:produce) and work from there. Any change is great! 

Have some tips to share? Comment below or e-mail me at naturallynourishing@gmail.com to share!!!

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Take care of the earth and she will take care of you.  ~Author Unknown