On this last day of focusing on our personal hygiene self-care, we’re talking about deodorants and anti-perspirants. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) It’s pretty common knowledge that anti-perspirants block our natural sweat glands. Many people worry about the aluminum in anti-perspirants increasing the risk of breast cancer. There’s actually…
Tag: Micro-minimizing
Self-care & Body Wash, Shampoo & Toothpaste
Reducing toxins that enter our body is an excellent practice in self-care. Considering what we apply to our body daily in the way of body wash/soap, shampoo/conditioner, hairspray and hair products, toothpaste, and lotions — that’s a lot of toxins that exist just in our morning routine! (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom…
Minimizing Nail Polish
I used to do nail art on my nails. I did it myself on my natural nails and I got many compliments on my work. I took a real sense of pride in my nails and taking an hour to paint my nails was a self-care exercise that I enjoyed immensely. I tell you this…
Minimizing Grooming Supplies
Take some today to evaluate your grooming appliances. Razors, electric razors, trimmers, nail clippers, hair dryers, curlers, wave irons, tweezers, etc. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this page.) What do you no longer use? How many pairs of tweezers do we really need? Keep only your favourite pair and let the…
Minimizing Make-up & Toxin Considerations
I had picked make-up as one of the categories for my March Micro-Minimizing Challenge, but quickly realized it was a big topic that covered several areas. I decided instead to discuss minimizing these items, now, during my intentional self-care theme instead and do a five-part series this week. I’ll be discussing minimizing our make-up, grooming…
Purses
Today’s challenge and the final challenge in this month-long March Micro-Minimizing event, is a double assessment. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) Starting with project one: Have your keep and donation areas ready. Do you have a collection of purses/wallets/backpacks/tote bags, etc.? When was the last time you assessed how…
Room Decor
Home décor can serve many purposes. Some people like to have décor that makes their home look like a staged show home, others have very personal sentimental décor. My husband and I fall into the latter group. Our ornaments and artwork definitely speaks to our travels and experiences together. (If you prefer video, scroll to…
Cookbooks
Over the decades my cookbook preferences have made large shifts that showed growth and change in our eating habits. Early on when I was learning to cook I relied heavily on Company’s Coming series of cookbooks. About 15 years ago I shifted to much healthier options as I discovered detoxing and raw vegan diets. Although,…
School & College Keepsakes
Do you have boxes in your storage of school and/or college memorabilia? (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) Without opening a box, can you state what’s inside the box(es)? Items from our school days remind us of our youth. You become a teenager in high school again, you remember your…
Candles & Other Smelly Things
Did you know that not all candles are created equal? It’s important to not only declutter items from our home, but to also declutter toxins from our home environment. Today is a double whammy as we look at candles and other smelly things. (If you prefer video, scroll to the bottom of this post.) There…