I wanted to drop some truth in here really quickly… đ
I want everyone to feel comfortable commenting on this blog and joining me over in my wellness community on FB no matter where youâre at on your toxin free journey. If youâre as crunchy as it gets or if you havenât started going toxin free at all yet, but youâre interested in learning about it, I donât ever want anyone to feel judged or to ever feel like I am perfect. So, I want to share the real me, flaws and all, with all of you! âşď¸
I started my toxin free journey in March of 2018 and Iâm STILL not 100% toxin free in all areas of my life, and to tell you the truth, I may never be. My fiancĂŠ and I talk about balance a lot and how important it is to us to keep our sanity.
THERE ARE A FEW SAFE SWAPS THAT WE JUST MADE, ALMOST TWO YEARS INTO OUR JOURNEY. THOSE ARE:
Switching razors
Switching toothpaste (I was still using Toms even though I knew it wasnât the best option)
Going from ziplock bags to reusable silicone bag
Switching things in our kitchen like cookware, food storage containers, and mugs
THERE ARE A FEW SAFE SWAPS I AM STILL PLANNING ON MAKING BUT HAVENâT YET BECAUSE OF TIME, MONEY, ETC. THOSE ARE:
Plastic wrap
Using plastic straws when out
Water filter
Birth Control
AND, THERE ARE A FEW SAFE SWAPS I MAY NEVER MAKE BECAUSE I FEEL MY HAPPINESS HONESTLY DEPENDS ON HAVING BALANCE IN THESE AREAS. THOSE ARE:
Dunkinâ Donuts coffee
Candy (while I donât buy the toxic stuff for myself anymore, if someone gives it to me, Iâm gonna eat it, I just am)
Mani/Pedis
Not worrying about what we eat outside of our house (or special occasions like when I wanted cookie cake and wine for Mother’s Day!)

Moral of the story: Just because you see me posting about living a clean, toxin free life that doesnât mean Iâm perfect in every area all the time. So, whether you havenât started your toxin free journey yet, youâre in the beginning steps, or super duper crunchy, you have a place in my group! I’d love to welcome you in with open arms https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingclean/