| I wanted to go natural. It made a lot of sense. I wanted | | | | not exposing my family to as many chemicals as |
| to stop poisoning my body, the bodies of my family | | | | before. |
| and the environment but.... | | | | The most surprising thing is the amount of money I |
| Shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, shower gels and | | | | now save. I use vinegar, bi-carbonate of soda and |
| make-up are so very expensive. Was I going to just | | | | natural soap for cleaning. These simple, inexpensive |
| wash them down the drain? What a waste! Could I | | | | products work as well as the expensive, harsh |
| just throw them in the bin? I couldn't do it. I hate waste. | | | | chemical based products and cost a fraction of the |
| I hate poisoning my family. What could I do? | | | | price. |
| My solution was very practical. I used up the products | | | | The money we save goes into other practical |
| I'd already purchased. I figured a couple more uses | | | | activities. The children are helping to build an |
| wasn't going to make that much difference. When | | | | environmentally sound, no-dig garden. We are planting |
| each item was used, I would only buy a natural | | | | native trees, shrubs and flowers. The children found |
| alternative. It was practical and I didn't have to buy all | | | | that trees are good cleaning our air and the smaller |
| new products at once. The family didn't even notice | | | | plants attract native wildlife. They share their interest in |
| the difference. | | | | the environment with their friends at school. It is |
| I now use only natural products and I feel good | | | | becoming a trend at school to find new ways to go |
| knowing I'm doing my bit for the environment and I'm | | | | natural. Let's make it a worldwide trend! |