1. Start by replacing a bunch of your cleaners (your general spray cleaner, glass cleaner, counter top cleaner, floor and bathroom cleaners) with a natural, nontoxic all-purpose cleaner. You will only need one to do that. Really!  Personally, I recommend Shaklee Basic H.  One pint will make 728 window cleaner quarts , 60 all purpose cleaners, 30 floor cleaners and one fine washables bottle.  Yes, all that with just ONE pint

2. Replace your laundry detergent with a natural nontoxic one so the clothes you wear and the sheets you sleep on have no fumes for you to breathe.  Again, Look at the book GREEN GOES WITH EVERYTHING.  A third party study shows the many benefits of using Shaklee Fresh Laundry over any other Laundry product.

3. Go to your bathroom and read the shampoo, makeup and moisturizer labels. Ask yourself, “Do I really need scent in these products?” Take stock of all of your other products and try to replace one a week with a safer, greener choice.

4. Pay attention (without freaking out) to the toys you buy for your kids. Avoid lead paint and soft plastics that contain phthalates.

5. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store and avoid processed food. Even better, choose organic and locally grown meats, dairy, fruits, and vegetables.

6. Try to get the plastic containers out of your kitchen and replace them with glass containers.

7. Avoid using the micro-wave and if you must, use hard surface plates and bowls to put the food on.

8. Make a vow to stop buying bottled water—NOW. Instead, buy a water filter pitcher and keep two in your fridge at all times. Or install a R/O system right at your kitchen sink.  ( We love ours!)

9. For cleaner and healthier air, open your windows once a day when the outside temperature is comfortable.  (Especially if you happen to use the standard, everyday cleaners. Our indoor pollution is far worse than what we are breathing in the out-of-doors)

10. When buying new stuff for your home, focus on green products especially mattresses and carpets