Comments on: Baby Steps towards more natural, healthy living

By: Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home

Stephanie @ Keeper of the Home — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:47:19 +0000

@Niki, You're so welcome, Niki! Welcome! :)

By: Niki

Niki — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:56:03 +0000

I can't tell you how happy I am to have found your blog/site. This is the answer to my prayers. Funny how I have started following FlyLady just a few months after my interest in natural, old fashioned living (like Nourishing Traditions) spiked. I just got married 3 months ago and I am a Christian as well. I'm just so happy and relieved to find your blog with these baby steps... exactly what the doctor ordered... Thank you so much for doing this.

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:14:23 +0000

Hi. I am enjoying your blog. I can relate to your story here of baby steps. When we made changes towards better health 3 years ago (because of health issues), I was so overwhelmed. I felt like I had to change it all right then. My husband would remind me all the time, that my body did not get in this shape overnight, and I couldn't change it all overnight.
Sounds like you really are on the right track and I am so glad that you use this blog to help encourage us readers in our journeys!

By: AJ

AJ — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

I have been trying to babystep my way over the last 3 years. Sometimes my head starts spinning and I lose track of everything because I get so overwhelmed. But in all actuality I have made a lot of progress, because I have managed to implement many babysteps that are just now a part of my everyday life, and until I stop to assess all the progress I have made I didn't see it!

I have been No Poo'ing for almost 2 years now. I love it! My hair has never been healthier, and I have always had long hair that was in desperate need for conditioning...but not any longer. I use the baking soda, and rinse with 50/50 vinegar water mix. Sometimes I use a little of my shea butter bar soap first to lather a little then use the above. The rest of my family still feels like they need shampoo so I buy some naturals for them that doesn't have the parabens, SLS, etc. I tried them but went back to my no poo routine.

@ Heather: My story sounds the same...also met my DH while we were both working at McD's. Now my 4 y/o son says (as we drive by it on the way home every day) when are we EVER going to eat at McDonald's ? I think he has been in there 3 times --a fact that I am proud of!! We got free food for our lunch breaks...but oh how I have been paying for it since!

I am trying hard to get my picky eaters to "see the light" and realize that they need to build their bodies from good whole natural foods, and I definitely need all the help I can get!

By: Mom to 2 Boys

Mom to 2 Boys — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

Absolutely! I can't wait to read what you have to share. We already do a lot but I'm always looking for some new ideas. I'd love to hear how you broke your sugar habit! That is something we still struggle with. Every once in a while we will still pick up ice cream or buy some cookies from the fabulous bakery in town.

Thanks!

By: Phebe

Phebe — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

Hi Stephanie,
I will be following this series. I recently lost about 30 lbs, but still have a long ways to go. I feel tired a lot, too... I like fruits, veggies, but don't really think much about what I eat often. Seem to have cravings for carbs alot.

Thanks for taking us on baby steps. I am completely overwhelmed by the thought of learning to use organics, gardening, shopping for whole foods, cooking from scratch (although I do that one a lot already)--as well as nurture and care for my home, my 3 kids and my husband.

Thanks again for taking the time to teach us...

Phebe

By: Mommaofmany

Mommaofmany — Fri, 09 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

I'd love to join! I found you just today from Kimi at The Nourishing Gourmet. I am not a total beginner, but always love reading how others do things. I am bookmarking your site now!

By: Toni

Toni — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

I am completely on board with the concept of baby steps as small changes seem to be the only ones that last around here. We've been "baby steppin'" toward a more natural way for about 5 years and still there are pockets of resistance. :) I am very interested in reading your suggestions.

By: Brook

Brook — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

Thank you! This is exactly what I have been looking for!

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:00:00 +0000

I can hardly wait for more in this series! I've really enjoyed all that you share on your blog and look forward to more practical tips for healthy changes. We've made quite a number of changes but are not there yet.