I'm on a journey to find health and happiness through a more holistic and green lifestyle.

I find the world to be abrasive. =) That is to say, I feel the need to armor myself, physically and emotionally, in order to face life. Don't we all? Maybe. For whatever reason, it has become a priority in my life to rid my immediate environment of irritating things. And I'm sensitive! So there is much work to be done. But. I have thought for a long time that the things I come in contact with every day, and the stuff used to clean and maintain these things, need to be gentle and non-toxic. I have had eczema my entire life. For a long time I just dealt with it, and accepted that sometimes it's bad, and sometimes it's not, and that it will fluctuate a lot. Gradually over time I have come to find that certain things, fabrics, cleansers, materials, are more irritating to my skin than others. Stress can exacerbate it. In more recent times, I have realized that every aspect of my life improves when I improve conditions for my skin. Hah! What a concept! Thus my (long time) interest in going green, and my more recent desire to live a more holistic lifestyle. (I think I've felt a desire for a long time to live in a harmonious way with myself, my surroundings, and nature, but didn't have a name for it.) Anyhow, this blog is a journal of my trials and errors, and basic crooked path to find a balanced and peaceful existence for myself and my family. Thanks for your interest! I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Traveling Green

Ok, so ways to be green while on the road. For one thing, I bring cloth wipes everywhere I go. What I need to do is get used to using cloth paper towels. I haven't gotten into that yet. But I do use cloth napkins and wash cloths as a matter of course, and we use cloth wipes for our noses much of the time. I think I ought to start traveling with some castile soap. It's versatility makes this a good idea. I could have cleaned the kitchen with it, then my hands, too. And the kids... I used to travel with cloth diapers, but the storing and cleaning was a bit of a challenge. I should do it still....but I don't. It's a balance, I guess. ... ....

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