Winner and Green Up Your Home

Well, all right. Now these numbers are looking better....

1. Midge 97%
2. Aileen 97.61%
3. Annette 97.62%
4. Mike 98%
5. Dan 98.28%
6. John 98.72%
7. Mary 99%
8. Megan 101%
9. Bill ?????

Green Up Your Home

There are synthetic chemicals in our environment which communicate with our hormones in an unhealthy way. We are all exposed to them on a daily basis. If we can eliminate some of these from our homes, we can hopefully have healthier families, and on a more superficial level, we can lose weight.

Things to replace with healthier products:
-cling wrap (the sticky kind) replace with regular saran
-plastic food storage containers replace with pyrex or corningware
-tap water or plastic bottled water replace with filtered tap water
-chemical household cleaners or laundry detergents replace with all natural brands like: method, seventh generation, orange cleaners, or good old fashioned vinegar and water, or hydrogen peroxide and water or baking soda
-flame retardant jammies or stain resistant fabrics replace with untreated fabrics
- any shampoos, soap, shaving cream, cologne, lotion, and make-up which has chemicals in the ingredient list.

Our skin is our largest organ. Why would we slather it or cloth it with potentially dangerous substances?

Chemicals to avoid for various reasons: sodium laureth/lauryl sulfate, parabens, petroleum by-products (mineral oils and PEGS), or artificial colors.

When we “greened up” our products, we weren’t wasteful; we simply used up what we had and replaced with all natural and organic products. Again, it is very easy to find these products. Wal-mart, Target, and Trader Joe’s all carry natural and organic body care products: deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and don’t forget toothpaste. Why brush your teeth 2 or 3 times a day with chemicals that are proven to cause cancer? They also carry very affordable all natural laundry detergent.