Halloween Can be Healthy

Halloween can be a balancing act for parents who are in the business of raising healthy kids. 

With intentional good choices Halloween does not need to be a free fall of junk food extravaganza for kids.  On the other hand, what is Halloween without the collection of sweet delights!  So how do you balance it all?

Make it a Minimalist Holiday and Stress Less

Ok, I just checked the calendar and there are only five weeks until Thanksgiving!! Whoa… and only nine week until Christmas!!  Do you feel the stress coming on?  How about considering a minimalist holiday?  Strip away the holiday trappings and get down to the essentials!

Tap into what is of greatest value. 

·         Adjust your expectations and commitments according to your values. 

Pace yourself.

·         Beware of over-committing.  What do you want to do this holiday season?  Who do you want to spend the holidays with?

·         Start a holiday planning schedule that will allow margin for mind, body, and soul.  Your schedule should reflect your values.

·         Budget wisely.  Stop over-spending and live within your means!  This will reduce much tension and stress!

Cherish the small stuff.

·         The little notes, the handmade gifts; these can be more meaningful than expensive store bought gifts.

·         Time is a gift in itself.  How much time will you spend with those you cherish.

Keep your home simplistically tidy.

·         Stay on target with your weekly green cleaning routines and you'll avoid the trap of a mad cleaning spree before company comes!  

·         Stay well stocked with great, non-toxic, aromatherapy green cleaning products.

You can enjoy this upcoming holiday season with less stress with the right focus!

Stay tuned for more encouraging tips to navigate the holidays.

"A Healthy Halloween" post coming up next!

Green Cleaning Routines Are Like Preventative Medicine

We have all heard of preventative medicine; caring for our bodies through proper diet, exercise, and routine health checkups at the doctor's office. 
We have all heard of preventative maintenance for our vehicles and homes.  Preventative maintenance for our vehicles such as oil changes, tire rotations, fluid/belt checks, etc.  Maintenance for the home as in:  furnace filter replacements, air conditioner tune up—to name a couple.

Can green cleaning your home be considered a key preventative act?  Absolutely!

Five Reasons Green Cleaning is Preventative:

Green Cleaning Routines Like Preventative Medicine

We have all heard of preventative medicine; caring for our bodies through proper diet, exercise, and routine health checkups at the doctor's office. 

We have all heard of preventative maintenance for our vehicles and homes.  Preventative maintenance for our vehicles such as oil changes, tire rotations, fluid/belt checks, etc.  Maintenance for the home as in:  furnace filter replacements, air conditioner tune up—to name a couple.

Can green cleaning your home be considered a key preventative act?  Absolutely!

Five Reasons Green Cleaning is Preventative: