Make Every Day Earth Day with Tom’s of Maine

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if you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that a few years ago I made a choice to switch to natural deodorants, and the ones from Tom’s of Maine are currently among my favorites. However, going green is not just about the environment [although that’s a pretty good reason to switch], it also helps minimize the amount of harmful chemicals and irritants that enter your body, and protect your family from potential exposure to toxins.

Knowing that April is the official Earth Month, I decided to expand my stash of environmentally friendly products, and replace most of my old yucky household essentials, that made me sick every time I used them. Just in case you were also thinking of slowly transitioning into a greener household, here’s what I swapped out so far:

1. Toothpaste

Toothpaste might be the last thing you think of when it comes to going green, but it actually makes perfect sense. You use it twice a day, and some of it inadvertently gets swallowed on a regular basis, which is why it’s important to make sure that it doesn’t contain anything poisonous. I’ve tried those dirt-based all-natural pastes and powders, but they were just too gross, so instead I settled for the middle ground and picked up Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry Fluoride Toothpaste, Antiplaque & Whitening Peppermint & Spearmint Fluoride Free Toothpaste, and Whole Care Peppermint and Spearmint Fluoride Toothpaste on my last trip to Walmart. See, green doesn’t necessarily mean boring! P.S.: I’m having way too much fun with that strawberry toothpaste.

2. Dish Soap

We do have a dishwasher, but it doesn’t mean I never have to do dishes by hand. I used to have this plain cheap dish soap, but it was so harsh that my hands would always be dry and itchy, even after using lotion. After I switched to an environmentally friendly liquid soap with lavender extract, that problem went away on its own, and it cleans the dishes just as well as the cheap stuff.

3. Body Products

I admit, I probably won’t ever completely switch to an all-natural beauty routine, but I made a commitment to natural deodorants and don’t see myself quitting anytime soon. You can read more about it in my previous Tom’s of Maine post, but in short, going for a healthy deodorant was one of the best decisions I made for my well-being and I don’t regret it one bit. I recently added Tom’s of Maine Long Lasting Apricot Deodorant to my bathroom shelf, so now I have even more options to choose from every day.

4. Household Cleaning

I always had a hard time with bathroom bleach and mirror shine liquid, my skin would get irritated regardless if I wore gloves or not, and the fumes were just awful to inhale. I recently found out about companies that make animal and kid-safe household cleaning products that are also not harmful for the environment and come in biodegradable packaging. Now instead of choking on chlorine fumes, I enjoy scents of orange-based heavy duty de-greaser, parsley all-purpose spray, and rosemary/thyme kitchen counter desinfecting wipes.

5. Hair Care

… or aerosols, to be precise. If you use hair spray to style your hair then you are releasing hydrocarbons into the air, contributing to the global warming. I admit, I only swapped about half of all my aerosol bottles, but that means I’m already contributing 50% less than I would have otherwise, and it all adds up in the end.

There are many other things that we can all change in our daily lives that could help make the Earth a better place, and no effort is too small; we just need to start somewhere, so why not from the bathroom?

Bonus: Friends don’t let friends shop without coupons, so here’s the link to $1 off any Tom’s of Maine product coupon, redeemable at Walmart. You can print it or click the “Help” button in the bottom right and fill out the form to have it mailed to you.

Do you use any eco-friendly products? What does your family do to celebrate Earth Day? Share in the comments below!

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