How to Go Natural

I wanted to go natural. It made a lot of sense. I wantednot exposing my family to as many chemicals as
to stop poisoning my body, the bodies of my familybefore.
and the environment but....The most surprising thing is the amount of money I
Shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, shower gels andnow save. I use vinegar, bi-carbonate of soda and
make-up are so very expensive. Was I going to justnatural soap for cleaning. These simple, inexpensive
wash them down the drain? What a waste! Could Iproducts 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 productsThe money we save goes into other practical
I'd already purchased. I figured a couple more usesactivities. The children are helping to build an
wasn't going to make that much difference. Whenenvironmentally sound, no-dig garden. We are planting
each item was used, I would only buy a naturalnative trees, shrubs and flowers. The children found
alternative. It was practical and I didn't have to buy allthat trees are good cleaning our air and the smaller
new products at once. The family didn't even noticeplants 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 goodbecoming a trend at school to find new ways to go
knowing I'm doing my bit for the environment and I'mnatural. Let's make it a worldwide trend!