tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304003914370003477.post6065267948689552630..comments2019-09-20T00:53:58.940-10:00Comments on Mommy + Wife = Awesome: You're a bad, bad hippie.Kimberly O.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05731729566434217533noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6304003914370003477.post-66905999395255950962010-10-08T06:11:02.501-10:002010-10-08T06:11:02.501-10:00I think it will actually be MUCH easier than it se...I think it will actually be MUCH easier than it seems. Buying everything sustainable/organic just takes a little extra time and/or money. Buy local, or in bulk [this took me awhile to get comfortable with.. but we have quite a plethora of reusable cans/bottles/containers/etc now!!]. I can not stress enough how much money we save by buying food from bulk bins.. the products are organic and just as great as the packaged options.. but little to no waste.. and WAY cheaper!!<br /><br />For things like shampoo and that.. I try to do bulk.. BUT, it isn't always easy [plus most the hair products mess with my hair big time] and just buy pre-bottled, then recycled the bottle. <br /><br />Get back in the swing with the bags for sure. Not only do those one time use bags drive up the cost of the products you're buying, they're horrible for the environment. <br /><br />Plan out your meals again when you can.. also cuts a ton of waste/money as you only buy what you need. We shop once a week, just for what we need for 5 days.. 2 days of the week are dedicated to using up leftovers/etc.<br /><br />Share showering!! Save water!! I know this might be getting into a little "too hippy" for you.. but only wash your hair every other day.. hair doesn't need to be washed everyday. Seriously.. I was opposed to this at first.. but google it. :)<br /><br />Recycle. Recycle. Recycle. <br /><br />Just ease into all of it. Choose to not eat take out as much, cut back to 1-2x a month for now. Then get back into recycling [unless you're doing okay on that]. If you aren't wanting to buy ALL organic due to the cost, follow the Dirty Dozen/Clean 15 list [I have the app on my phone to remind me at the store!! Who knew potatoes should be bought organic?!! Not me until recently!!]. <br /><br />That's my rant. Good luck! YOU CAN DO IT! love you, xoxo <3Brooke Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00230171857143325958noreply@blogger.com