Intro and a few questions

[aisling78]

I've been watching this community for a few weeks now, and have already learned quite a bit just from the more recent entries. I'm hoping to scroll back at some time and read some of the older posts as well. I have a 10-month-old son, and my interest in trying to live more naturally and environmentally responsible came about when I was pregnant.

Comments

[kralice]

Don't know about the hair bit, but these two pages (1, 2) seem to have similar information about the fruits/veggies you should try to buy organic. Are CSA's an option for you? I don't know if all CSA's are strictly organic, but it is a great resource for getting seasonal, local fruits and veggies.

If you consume meat and/or dairy, I would also recommend buying that organic, if possible. If you can't always buy organic, you could look into buying local. Some local farms will let you come to their sites and look around.. you may also be able to pick up some good deals on meat/dairy from the farmer.

Good luck!

[amynicole717]

How does this work? Are you talking about using your Health Savings Account money for it or ? I'm very curious.

[drizzle]

Yes, please explain. I would like to hear more.

Re: If you're on a limited budget, which foods would you absolutely buy organic

[aisling78]

I do have a vegetable/herb garden each year. I'm hoping to expand this season. It is such a wonderful feeling to prepare and enjoy vegetables that I grew!

[aisling78]

Thanks for the link -- I'll have to check out that site.

[aisling78]

What a gret article, thank you for sharing! I won't bother purchasing an ACV rinse, it'll be so much more economical to just make it myself.

[lintilla]

You can even just use ACV straight if you want/are lazy. This is what I do. ^_^

[jadegirl]

I order from Prairieland constantly! I'm 31, and have had mild acne all my life, but after an email exchange with one of the owners (Donna) about what products she'd recommend she sent me samples of those things, and my skin has never looked better!

As for the shampoo bars, I'd get a few different kinds and experiment to see what you like best. My hair is similar to yours and I'm quite fond of the "aloe fresh" and "rosemary nettle", but everyone has different needs. I don't bother with the vinegar rinse, though - I just steep some rosemary in a bottle of ACV and dilute that into a spray bottle with plain water, and use that. While I never noticed the problems with switching to the shampoo bars, I have found it helps detangle my hair.

[aisling78]

That's great to hear! What products did she reccomend to you? I also have had mild acne since I was in college (never had a problem as a teen, only as an adult, go figure). Thanks for the tip about the ACV rinse -- if I make it myself...I can afford to purchase other products instead! =)

[jadegirl]

I've got very combination skin, so she recommended the "Magic Mud" cleanser and the lavender/patchouli whipped shea. My acne has been 99% cleared, and their "healing salve" makes a really effective treatment against the rare pimple. I also use the mint cleansing grains as a weekly mask - works great!