When I think about what’s important to me, I see my family. I see that they are healthy and happy. I see that they are not having breathing trouble and that I don’t have to worry about the kids stumbling upon some chemical cleaning products that will cause detrimental problems to them.
I had never thought of myself as being a big “natural” person, but that is what’s important to me. I have found that I love to clean with natural products made from things I have in the house. I like that when I run out of something I can mix up some more quickly and don’t have to run out to the store. I love that I have saved a lot of money with this. In the current economy, anything I can do to also save money is a big plus!
Over the last year I have begun making my own laundry detergent. LOVE IT! I don’t have to pre-treat clothes, not very often at all. I can wash baby clothes with everything else. It has saved a ton of money and time!
I have also made my own baby food, which is very simple and cost effective, especially with twins. I now have a small garden and have begun blanching fresh food so we can enjoy fresh a lot longer. This is especially good when you see a good sale on something like corn on the cob.
So, I ask…What’s Important to You?