I am spending time learning about toxins in our day-to-day lives, and teaching people how to identify them and then be able to choose what they want in their homes. So, it seems like a natural fit to share that information with the people I know and care about; exactly the same way I would come to you and say hey I saw a GREAT movie, tell you about it and then you would choose to go or not go.

Some of you had an opportunity to say yes I want to participate in these e-mails (once a week or every 10 days) and some of you…well I decided for you because I love you. LOL This is the first one, and if at anytime you don’t feel like getting them or reading them, or like they are of a value to you, let me know and I will take you off the group list.

Some of you will nod your head saying mmhmm I remember that day, because I will telling you about stuff as I learn it, stuff that makes me mad, or go hmm. I am NOT an expert, no one is in this marketing world we live in. Companies are NOT required to tell you everything that is in the food you eat, not in a clear, concise, and accurate fashion. So there is NO WAY you get it on your cleaning and self care products either. In fact contacting the corporations, asking for the information; you do not even get the full truth and straight answers.

Take for example the cooking oils information.

Do you know what Saturated fat is? Means it comes from an animal.

The good oils like olive oil, that are good for you, should be kept in a dark container and in the refrigerator, because they DO NOT have the “crap” in them to keep them from going rancid. Now think for a moment WHERE is the olive oil kept at your store?

Now I was all proud of me, buying a good quality virgin olive oil, always getting it dumped into a dark bottle on the counter; because I knew about the dark container part. BUT, doh! I did not know about the keep it chilled part.

So I went to the store and got a new bottle, put it in the fridge, and realized the next day, it was THICK and un-pourable. I thought WHAT? After all I even double checked the label and there is ONE ingredient extra virgin olive oil; then I glanced up at the nutrition percentages WHAT?!?! (I am sure the neighbors heard me scream) 10% SATURATED FAT (now remember SAT FAT comes from an ANIMAL) and here I am the vegetarian!!

NOT happy!! What an example of having to READ and EDUCATE yourself even more!

That is a real life Theresa example from just about a week ago.

Another thing I learned recently, is about SCENT FREE laundry soap. As you know I am more extreme then most about what I allow in my house, and scented crap, nope! Less chemicals the better. THEN I find out that commercially sold scented laundry soap is the same as the unscented, except they ADD MORE chemicals to the unscented so you can’t smell it.

So that is the kind of information I will share; facts the chemical names what they are known or proven to do. And then you can choose what you will buy or not buy. Frankly most will be less personal me stories, but some may have some of my personal revelations. And, if it helps you or you learn something, or have a moment like me and my “olive oil” let me know. I would love to hear it.

Have an amazing day you are worth it!