The March Roundup

March 16, 2021

A few helpful resources/tips for making better choices for our health, homes, and planet.

Health: Avoid Conventional Disinfectants, Sanitizers, and Antibacterials

Conventional disinfectants and sanitzers contain harmful chemicals that actually weaken our immune systems and lungs. Branch Basics put together a wonderful, comprehensive blog post detailing why using natural soap-based cleaners is safer and more effective at breaking down germs and viruses. Read it here: Why We're Not Disinfecting Our Homes (even now!)

Home: Editing and Decluttering your Home

Systematically (one room at a time) organizing and decluttering my home was one of the best things I have ever done. As part of my mental health healing, it gave me a helpful project to focus on, while uplifting my overall outlook. Waking up to a decluttered home is life changing. I used the KonMarie Method and it took me 4 months to get through the whole house. In my experience, it was absolutely worth it. Five stars, I highly recommend.

A few tips:

Repurpose items that are meaningful, but not practical.
Donate or gift items that have a lot of life left in them.
Part of decluttering for me, meant moving things around. No need to buy new when you can use what you already have more effectively.
Buying all new organizing jars/bins isn't eco-friendly, especially if they are plastic. Use what you already have.
Once you are done de-cluttering, be protective of what you bring in. Shop consciously going forward.

Planet: One Tree Planted, 1% For the Planet, and Carbon Offsetting

Support small business and companies that give a damn. That have eco-friendly business practices, that donate to conservation, or that actively make an effort to take care of our beautiful Earth. Your dollar has power. Use it to make a difference!