breastmilk saves the world!

...okay maybe not exactly, but it is certainly is a less polluting way to feed an infant and toddler!

i loved the title of this ...mammaries for the planet which outlines some of the ways breastfeeding has a carbon neutral footprint!

...a few gems from the article...

"breastfeeding is the ultimate example of an ecologically sound food — it comes to us from the most local source available, is delivered to its consumer without any pollution, and is the first step in a baby’s understanding of nature’s interconnectedness."

"...In their first year, a baby on formula consumes an estimated average of 14,500 ounces of formula. That divides out to more than 60 canisters that are thrown away in a year..."

why i love bs

...baking soda

in my quest to make all of the products i use in the house (and i do make all of our household cleaners, laundry detergents, dishwashing soaps and detergents), i have found baking soda to be an absolute marvel!

a few uses...

1. natural deodorant - well at least part of the deodorizing routine. you take a bit of baking soda, rub into your armpits well while showering and then rinse off. i am experimenting making balms as well for personal deodorant. works really well

2. cleaners - i use this in almost every cleaner i make - disinfectant to all purpose

3. fabric softener - wet a baby cloth, rub in bs, throw in the dryer. add essential oil too for scented laundry

4. scouring - great for sinks and other grimy spots, toilet bowls too

5. dishwashing - along with borax, this is my dishwasher detergent

6. +++ - it's in my laundry detergent and cleaners too

baking soda is just amazing - power cleaner!