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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Is Ignorance Bliss?

At what lengths do you go to protect yourself and your family?
In today's face-paced world, it's easy to drive yourself crazy,

trying to stay away from everything that is bad for you.

My husband and I try our best to live a healthy life,

but it can be hard!

Since I found out I was pregnant, I have tried to stay calm and yet aware

of all the possible harmful things I could be doing.

Obvious ones that are easy to tackle are no drinking/smoking.

Duh.

No sushi, not too much caffeine, no soft cheeses, hot dogs, deli meats, bla bla.

Easy.

No tanning beds, no spray tans, Botox {hehe} or doing anything super crazy sports wise.

No worries.

But I am borderline ready to throw away my microwave, cell phone, and start fights with my neighbors over them spraying their yard using harsh chemicals and pesticides!!

Not to mention, I've stopped using my beloved Bath and Body Works Lotion,

and traded in for no parabens.

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I am petrified of eating veggies and fruits without the ORGANIC label.

I only want Organic meats.

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My laptop never sits on my belly or my lap.

Why do we continue to create things that may very well be harmful to us and our unborn child?

I draw the line some places, like I won't stop wearing deodorant.

However, last night when I helped a friend out with her Mary Kay,

I was a crazy person reading all of the ingredients checking for Parabens.

I didn't purchase the lip mask because it contained some.

I just know there is so much out of my control, but I feel as though if I know something,

I cannot pretend that I don't.

Ignorance may be bliss,

but if you're aware, and choose to continue to do possible harmful things?
Is that stupidity?

So can I not eat fruit of it's not pesticide free?
Should I not order a Chai Latte with whole milk from the 'bux because it probably has hormones & antibiotics?

You still eat regular beef, chicken, pork etc?
Have you ever made grass fed burgers?
You can actually smell a difference when it's cooking.

Or an organic chicken breast; it's far more juicier than your cheap regular brand...

Oh, you think I'm overreacting?
Take an hour or so from your life, and watch:

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AHhhhhhhhhhh.

I literally can drive myself insane.

And my friends, as the more I talk to them,

the more they become aware and want to make better choices too.

Maybe my paranoia is getting a tad worse {thank you Maria, my MIL whom I adore!}

but so is my husband's so, it's not just me.

Don't even get me started on organic bedding for baby.

$1,000 for a mattress.

Cloth diapers vs regular?

Make my own wipes vs. regular?

Glass bottles vs. regular?

BPA free plastic toys only!!

Do I get the flu shot?
I have always been against it.
I really don't want it now that I'm pregnant.

How about all those vaccinations baby will need??

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If I'm not supposed to eat large amounts of fish,

especially seafood like lobster because of high mercury content,

why and how is it ok to give a newborn baby such high doses of it in their vaccinations??

Is there really a link between that and autism?
I don't want to find out on my kid!!

What's a parent to do?
The lists go on and on and on...

I do feel strongly about wanting to get a house phone.

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Hubs and I have our Iphones, but it will be nice to get a phone that has its own number,

and I actually found out you can connect to your AT&T account and use your minutes.

I read you should not sleep near your cell.

You should not carry it on you in pockets.

Women who carry them in their bras, may be more likely to develop breast cancer.

Seriously!?!

So, as for now, I have not thrown away our 1980's microwave.

I just run outside or upstairs if I have to use it.

Am I the only one who feels a little nutty when it comes to all the new technology vs.

all the way things used to be?
I love the internet.

I also love the simplicity of sitting outside, on a hot summer night, sans phones, Ipads, etc.

and having a long and loving conversation with my husband.

All of these new conveniences may help us do more in a day,

but at what price are we paying?
We just may not know for a few more years.

Ok, I'm off my soapbox for now.

How do you deal with these ideas?
I'm curious what people believe.

Phew. I'm ready to go for a walk.

Can I bring my Iphone or should I leave it here..

It never ends.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

How do you Go Green?

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One of my goals this year is to be more mindful of the environment.

I'm usually fairly conscientious, but I have implemented a few extra

everyday tricks to help out Mother Nature.

Obvious tips I've been doing all along:

turn off lights when we're not in the room {even if you don't pay for your electric, don't be wasteful!}
Recycling all things, paper, plastic, cardboard, glass, etc. {I overfill 2 bins each week!}
Don't leave water running while brushing teeth OR doing dishes
Purchase & use re-useable grocery bags
Re-use plastic grocery bags if you forgot your 'green tote'
Bike or walk {library, store, etc}
Carpool with friends/family {I pick my MIL up for lunch--bonus--we get to chat to and from lunch, saves her on gas & only one vehicle on the road!}
Try to use my nook or hubs Ipad for magazines books, but if I don't I'll always recycle them with friends!
Buy from local farmers {preferably organic}

New Green Tips:

I read a disturbing statement about how many toilet paper rolls end up in landfills because they don't get recycled. I realized I wasn't recycling ANY of my bathroom products; they just got tossed in the garbage! I know keep an extra bag under the counter to catch all the recyclable items and then toss them into the recycling bin come trash day.

We gave up buying the small plastic water bottles and we only use ones that we can re-fill. The husband prefers glass, so I bought some VOSS water at Marshalls, and throw them in the dishwasher and use like we would any other glass. I fill them and keep them in the fridge so we can grab & go!

If I am in the kitchen {which I usually am} I love having the Food Network on. Joe suggested I turn off the TV and just leave the sound running through the system. It works well, since I'm not actually watching, just listening!
For Christmas I purchased a few coffee cozies as prizes for my cookie party {and one for myself!!} and whenever possible, I use this instead of the cardboard one that usually ends up in the garbage.

We only use cloth napkins. I don't even have paper ones! I have paper towels, but everyday we use cloth napkins. I love Target, Pier One, Kohls for those goodies! It adds some sophistication to your meal and there's nothing to throw away!

On days off, hubs gets breakfast in bed. =D

And of course when possible, we buy Organic foods...but that's really an entire post {or several} on its own!!

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We usually eat in. Like I've shared before, it's better to know where your food is coming from, what's going into it, and it tends to taste a lot better! Try making pizzas at home. No delivery charge, no wasted cardboard box. Tastes way better too!