daisy wrote:

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Corey wrote:

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supergrover wrote:

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Corey wrote:

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this sounds exhausting...

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Crazy coupon lady thinks THIS sounds exhausting?  LOL  (so kidding Corey)

 

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see, now if i could replace all of my tupperware, sippies, plastic plates, plastic cups, shampoo, and makeup to non-chemical versions free/cheap with coupons, then i might consider the undertaking;)

 

 

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well there's a burts bees coupon right now - 20% off with BURT20 (might be BURTS20)...and the whole family is covered right there. you can get all lotions, shampoos, etc, and get yourself a tinted lip balm too ($4) - and bam, youre done with all personal stuff.
i got all the glass storage containers on crate&barrel at 15% off with free shipping.  i'm sure there are better deals out there.

foogo is good for the cups, but they're pricey. 

makeup, i'm just getting myself a powder, mascara, eyeliner, and lipstick from bare escentuals (provided i like it).  that's all i wear anyway.

didnt realize there was lead in candles - but we never light candles anyway.

 

 

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• Paraffin is a by-product of the petroleum refinery industry, leftover residue of refined petroleum.
  
• Soot given off from burning paraffin candles is the same as burning diesel fuel or fumes from a
  diesel engine.
  
• Soot particles travel deep into the lungs. Breathing soot is not recommended at all!
  
• Tests show that paraffin candles can produce a variety of harmful substances, including benzene &
  toluene, known carcinogens.
  
• Testing by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has found over 20 dangerous compounds in
  SIGNIFICANT quantities including acetone, benzene, toluene and lead.
  
• The soot from these materials can contain carcinogens, neurotoxins and reproductive toxins.
  
• The American Lung Association says, "Burning paraffin candles can emit small amounts of toxins
  into the air."
  
• Paraffin is made from leftover residue of the final petroleum refining process. Paraffin candles gives
  off the same soot and toxins as the exhaust of a diesel engine, and is considered just as dangerous
  as second hand smoke, causing problems, from headaches to lung cancer. Paraffin fumes have
  been found to cause tumors in the kidneys and liver of lab animals.
  
• According to California's safe drinking water and toxic enforcement act of 1986, there are eleven
  toxins in paraffin candle wax--substances found in paint, lacquer and varnish removers.
  
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daisy wrote:

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yikes on the candles. glad i'm not a big candle person or else i'd be obsessing for the next three days - lmao.
muffy, my glass storage containers also have plastic lids.  they are safer plastic, and i am never microwaving or putting them through the dishwasher.  this is about as well as i can do, i think. i considered using all tinfoil on top, but i agree with you, it's a lot of trash.

as for sunscreen, i know. SCARY.  i'm going to check in to california baby for sunscreen for next year.  i ordered burt's bees moisturizer with SPF 15 for myself (after my mole issues i want a moisturizer + sunscreen for daily use).

also do you guys know the line "arbonne?"  it's BEAUTIFUl and all natural - a bit pricey which is why i'm hesitating - but my cousin is a saleswoman for the lne, and i think i'm really going to just go through her and purchase minimal makeup (one lipstick, one eye shadow, one mascara, one pressed powder).  their wrinkle cream is to die for, and i think i might treat myself to that in the spring.

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CoffeeQueen wrote:

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daisy wrote:

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yikes on the candles. glad i'm not a big candle person or else i'd be obsessing for the next three days - lmao.
muffy, my glass storage containers also have plastic lids.  they are safer plastic, and i am never microwaving or putting them through the dishwasher.  this is about as well as i can do, i think. i considered using all tinfoil on top, but i agree with you, it's a lot of trash.

as for sunscreen, i know. SCARY.  i'm going to check in to california baby for sunscreen for next year.  i ordered burt's bees moisturizer with SPF 15 for myself (after my mole issues i want a moisturizer + sunscreen for daily use).

also do you guys know the line "arbonne?"  it's BEAUTIFUl and all natural - a bit pricey which is why i'm hesitating - but my cousin is a saleswoman for the lne, and i think i'm really going to just go through her and purchase minimal makeup (one lipstick, one eye shadow, one mascara, one pressed powder).  their wrinkle cream is to die for, and i think i might treat myself to that in the spring.

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I use arbonne diaper cream and sun lotion on Mia. There is no petroleum oil in their sunscreen or mineral oil. I love their face cream and plan to get that from them. I want that whole line of face cream, but it is expensive. I think I may invest though because it last a long time.

 

 

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i think it's worth it. it's a BEAUTIFUL line.

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daisy wrote:

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also, i need to figure out a way to freeze stuff without plastic wrap.  ideas?  like raw chicken, etc?

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raw chicken i do not freeze, buy fresh.  i dont freeze any raw meats for that matter.

however it a make a prepared meal that is to be frozen i do tend to put them in those tinfoil containers with paper lids - they stack well and can put them directly in the oven.  the volume is lower though than everyday leftover use.

i do like to cook a large quantity meal and serve it twice during the week.  i guess i could put leftovers in glass baking dishes or ceramic bowls and put tinfoil over...  ugh, tupperware is just so handy!

do you use all bio/organic cleaning products?  bertrand converted us in the summer and i was always concerned they did not work as well - but they do.  and we also use bio/organic kitchen trash bags.

crappy thing is this healthy/organic/bio stuff is more expensive!

(i was shocked - about 2 weeks ago i went to the organic butcher and bought 8 slices of cooked ham, 3 half chicken breasts and 1.2 pounds of ground beef - it was EUR45 which is like $60!!!)

 

 

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mmm, yeah i definitely cant buy fresh all the time.  when i buy chicken, i unwrap it and put half raw in the freezer for later use, or else i waste a ton.  i am reading now that you can use butcher paper....might look more into that.

cleaning products, i use vinegar and water mainly.  i have to say though, i still do use plenty of cleaning products that have chemicals in them.  that will be a future overhaul for sure.  i think vinegar and water has to the cheapest way - but the house does smell after that. it's better int eh summer when you can actually air the place out.  i am going to look into new cleaning products for sure.  next supermarket trip.

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daisy wrote:

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yikes on the candles. glad i'm not a big candle person or else i'd be obsessing for the next three days - lmao.
muffy, my glass storage containers also have plastic lids.  they are safer plastic, and i am never microwaving or putting them through the dishwasher.  this is about as well as i can do, i think. i considered using all tinfoil on top, but i agree with you, it's a lot of trash.

as for sunscreen, i know. SCARY.  i'm going to check in to california baby for sunscreen for next year.  i ordered burt's bees moisturizer with SPF 15 for myself (after my mole issues i want a moisturizer + sunscreen for daily use).

also do you guys know the line "arbonne?"  it's BEAUTIFUl and all natural - a bit pricey which is why i'm hesitating - but my cousin is a saleswoman for the lne, and i think i'm really going to just go through her and purchase minimal makeup (one lipstick, one eye shadow, one mascara, one pressed powder).  their wrinkle cream is to die for, and i think i might treat myself to that in the spring.

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The california baby sunscreen is great.

it didn't bother josie's super sensitive skin at all and it works so well. Here's an example of how well:



lmao - that just from the extra sunscreen that got on Josie's hands

 

 

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omg, lmao.

Wow.

Yep, I'm still laughing.

daisy wrote:

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yikes on the candles. glad i'm not a big candle person or else i'd be obsessing for the next three days - lmao.
muffy, my glass storage containers also have plastic lids.  they are safer plastic, and i am never microwaving or putting them through the dishwasher.  this is about as well as i can do, i think. i considered using all tinfoil on top, but i agree with you, it's a lot of trash.

as for sunscreen, i know. SCARY.  i'm going to check in to california baby for sunscreen for next year.  i ordered burt's bees moisturizer with SPF 15 for myself (after my mole issues i want a moisturizer + sunscreen for daily use).

also do you guys know the line "arbonne?"  it's BEAUTIFUl and all natural - a bit pricey which is why i'm hesitating - but my cousin is a saleswoman for the lne, and i think i'm really going to just go through her and purchase minimal makeup (one lipstick, one eye shadow, one mascara, one pressed powder).  their wrinkle cream is to die for, and i think i might treat myself to that in the spring.

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I sold Arbonne a couple of years ago.  I now use all Bare Escentuals stuff (make-up, cleanser, moisturizer, rare minerals, etc.) and won't ever go back.  (I do still love the RE9 eye cream though.)  The RE9 line was way too moisture rich (greasy-ish) and thick for my liking.  My skin is not at all dry though.