Fresh Start

Something about September makes me want to shake things up. Maybe it is the return to our routine after months of summer. Maybe it is my upcoming birthday, and the feeling that the year's end is looming. Either way, September gives me that itch for a new project, and this year, its a big one!

I have always been bothered by the pervasive use of harmful chemicals in every part of our world. Since my daughter was born last March, my discomfort with these synthetics has only increased. From toothpaste and shampoo, to cleaning products, and even the food we eat, there are hundreds of mystery ingredients and unpronounceable words on every label. If that doesn't make you nervous, it should! I'm certainly not saying that everything we don't understand is dangerous, or that everything natural is safe for use, but I for one wish I had a more complete understanding of what I eat, what I use in my home, and what I apply to my skin. 

So, here we are! In the next year, I will be slowly replacing the harmful, unhealthy chemical-containing products in my family's life with all natural, sometimes homemade items. Once a week I will commit to a new swap out, whether it be a healthy new dinner or dessert recipe, testing out an organic cleaning product, or concocting my own beauty product replacement. I am by no means an expert and surely this blog will showcase the occasional blunders or Pinterest fail. This will be a learning experience, and hopefully a lot of fun!

Thank you for stopping by to check out my new project! Feel free to shoot me an e-mail with questions  or ideas for my next swap or recipe. Now sit back, relax... and watch the Home Made Magic happen :)