If you’re anything like me, at the beginning of each new year you want to set a few goals for yourself. You start by asking yourself a few questions: what am I doing to ensure I’m reducing stress, am I balancing my work-family life effectively, am I doing my part to ensure my healthy home truly is a healthy home? After sitting back and looking at your lengthy goal list, you might decide to tackle a few right away.
You may start small by simply adding more vegetables to your morning smoothies {kale and spinach are my favorites!}, maybe you clean out your closet and donate all of the business casual clothing you’ve been hanging on to just in case you venture back into the corporate world {I really, really need to do this!} or maybe you head to your local Walgreens in search of a product line that will help you free your home of harmful chemicals {like me!}.
Since becoming a mom in 2009, I’ve become more conscious about the environment and try my best to limit my family’s exposure to harmful chemicals while at the same time supporting brands that are trying to create healthy environments for generations to come. I was trilled to discover that Walgreens has created the Ology brand. This exclusive product line contains no harmful chemicals, does not test on animals, and their paper products are 100% tree free. What’s even better is that they are effective, affordable and accessible. You’ll find the Walgreens Ology products in the same sections where you’re shopping for cleaning products and paper goods; no hunting the store for a special aisle.
I want to tell you that using products like those offered by the Ology brand will not disappoint you. Gone are the days where you had to use harmful chemicals to clean your home and do your laundry. These plant-based cleaning products are effective as their traditional counterparts. When it comes to the Ology line of paper towels and bath tissues, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. These products are far superior to the alternative products offered just a few years ago.
We’ve made simple changes to how we’re living. Many of these changes didn’t cost a lot of money, in fact I’m going to tell one thing you can do today that won’t cost you a penny! I really want my healthy home to be as healthy as it can be, for me, The Texan, and The Boy. Part of a healthy home is living a healthier lifestyle, too. You can follow these small steps to change your lifestyle just a bit and be on your way to a healthier home in no time:
Do Not Wear Shoes Inside. Do you pump your own gas? Next time you do, take a look at the ground beneath your feet. Take note of the dirt and gasoline likely spilled there. Did you know that wearing your shoes in the home tracks those chemicals around?
Recycle What You Can. Recycle all of the glass, paper, and plastic that your area allows.
Take Care of Your Car. Regular maintenance of your vehicle will ensure that you’re not giving off nasty emissions. Keep a close eye on tire pressure – properly inflated tires deliver better gas mileage.
Buy Plant Based Products Swap out your traditional cleaning products for those that are plant based, like the Ology products from Walgreens.
Choose Tree Free Paper Goods Look for paper products that are made from renewable resources, like the Ology Paper Towels which are made from quick-growing bamboo.
If you’re not totally convinced, I hope that watching this short video will help!
For me, choosing products like these are all about me doing my part to leave behind a healthier, happier world for The Boy and for future generations! What steps are you taking to ensure you’re living in a healthy home?
I haven’t tried these personally – but I really want to! They sound great and cutting chemicals out of the home is a great idea!
I love everything about Ology products! I never really put much thought into it until one day my toddler woke up from his nap coughing his head off & I later realized it was from the cleaning product I’d used earlier that day. The smell of it had made it’s way up to his room & was just THERE!
Been using homeade or eco-friendly since! I’ll have to try some Ology next time I’m at Walgreens! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I need to check out this line, it sounds like something I’d really love!
I hate using all those chemicals in my cleaning products, deoderant, shampoo…. THEY ARE EVERYWHERE!! I try very hard not to use them, and really like that you found so many products that are natural all in one spot.
Speaking of wearing shoes indoors. I was reading that people that wear their shoes in their homes have a higher risk of cancer. I wish I could remember where I read that.
We’ve always removed our shoes in our home. I feel odd when I go to someone’s house and they keep their shoes on!
We also remove our shoes as soon as we enter our home. Keeps everything much cleaner!
YAY! I’m glad to hear that there are others out in the world doing this! Not only does it keep your home cleaner, but it keeps many nasty chemicals out!
I’ve heard great things about Ology cleaning products. I will have to check them out!
I tried these products a while ago and we loved them. son still uses the body wash when we can find it on sale.
I keep hearing good things about this company and their products. They are added to my shopping list!
Kas
These look like really great products! Thanks for letting me know they existed!
I have similiar goals for 2014. Taking small steps can make a big difference. I need to head in to Walgreens and check out the ology product line.
I have similiar goals for 2014. Taking small steps can make a big difference. I need to head in to Walgreens and check out the ology product line.
I’d really love to cleanse my home from chemicals as well. They’re always a concern to me, regardless of children as I don’t have any yet. I just feel like I’m surrounding myself with harmful objects! Wish they had Ology in Israel!! I’d be purchasing all their products.
What a great sounding line – I do try and use more natural products in the home – I’ll have to keep an eye out for these 🙂 x
This is wonderful information you are sharing here. We never wear shoes in our home. I even have guest slipper beside the door for any guest that do not want to go barefoot.
I am glad to here their products are affordable and accessible. Its not fun to have to order everything over the internet and pay shipping.
I love the idea of guest slippers! I typically bring my own – as do some guests – but others would probably love a pair of slippers. Great idea!
I have to admit that I am not really great about recycling, but I blame my town on that one. They are terrible about picking it up. Anyhow, I try to clean a lot with vinegar, so I think that is a step in the right direction.
These are such great tips and I had no idea about the shoe thing! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m going to have to try these products. I keep hearing about them, but I just haven’t gotten around to purchasing them yet.
I’m a sucker for packaging and Ology has some eye catchers! Love it!
I haven’t heard of or tried this brand before but now I really want to. Not only do I love that they are natural, but their packaging is awesome too!
I wish I could get everyone in my house to take their shoes off when they come in, but my husband never does and it drives me crazy! Haha. I love these tips!
I would love to try these product for a more healthy home . The stuff I use now have harsh chemicals that that I know are dangerous for our health!
I’ve heard great things from this line! Thanks for your review! We need to start transitioning everything over!
This is going to make me sound like a dork, but I LOVE the packaging! 🙂 I’m all about being more ‘green’ at home so I’ll look for these next time I’m out and give them a try!
The packaging is great! I’m a huge fan of pink – it catches your eye quickly!
You’ve got a lot of great tips here. You can’t underestimate the importance taking small steps have in the bigger picture!
These look like great products to use in my home. I will have to give them a try. Great tips!
I agree with you a happy home is a healthy home. Being more healthy in general makes you much more happy throughout the week.
I have recently heard of their products. I am afraid to change because my youngest son is so sensitive. I might have to try to wash just one of his items, hopefully I can find a trial size so we can try it that way as detergent is expensive.
I agree with the others I love the packaging I also like how there no harsh chemicals as a mom that’s important.
These are some important steps in ensuring that your home and your family is safe and healthy. Thank you for this valuable information.
I’ve never heard of or tried this brand. I’m all about using environment friendly products though so will definitely check them out.
I really need to try these out! I am all about providing my family with healthy products. I especially like chemical free cleaners.
Ewwww, I never thought about bringing chemicals in on my shoes, only dirt. Ugh, that totally makes sense though!
I have never heard of Ology and we are in Walgreens all the time so I will DEF be picking some up. Love the packaging too! Thanks for sharing!
What great products these sound like. Got to stay healthy!
I try to go green whenever possible. We just signed up for a recycling service, my town just began offering it.
I need to give these products a try. I have heard great things about them and would like to make sure all harsh chemicals are out of my products that I use in my home.
I’d love to have a home free of harmful chemicals by the time I have kiddos. Great tips 🙂
I had never heard of this brand before but since I have read this review I will check it out. As for your tips, I completely agree with not wearing shoes inside.
I have heard so many great things about Ology products. I’ve been trying to use more green products, especially the stuff we use on our skin and hair.
Love your list! Pursue! ♥ I will have to try these products out!! Thanks!
I need to check out these products. Great goals for 2014
I haven’t tried these yet but I’d really like to! I love your list of things to do to make your home healthier.
Ology really has great products. We use them in our home, too.
What great tips. I have never heard of these products before. I will have to give them a try.
Great tips! We do all of the steps you suggest. It’s amazing how effective and easy it can be to make the switch to more less toxic chemicals like Ology! #client