Natural Living Starter Checklist

HERBAL MEDICINE

  • Try 1 herbal tea (chamomile, peppermint, ginger, etc.)

  • Buy or grow 2 basic herbs (lavender, calendula, thyme)

  • Replace 1 OTC item with a herbal remedy (elderberry, arnica, etc.)

  • Learn how to make an herbal infusion or tincture

NATURAL CLEANING

  • Make a vinegar + lemon essential oil spray

  • Replace your all-purpose cleaner with a DIY version

  • Use baking soda to clean sinks or tubs

  • Declutter under your sink and toss 3 toxic cleaners

NATURAL HYGIENE

  • Switch to natural deodorant

  • Try a shampoo bar or sulfate-free shampoo

  • Use coconut oil or shea butter as moisturizer

  • Replace your toothpaste with a fluoride-free version

ORGANIC EATING

  • Buy 1 organic fruit or vegetable from the Dirty Dozen list

  • Visit a local farmer’s market

  • Cook 1 meal from scratch using whole foods

  • Start a windowsill herb garden

EXTRA BONUS IDEAS

  • Download the Think Dirty or EWG app to check product toxicity

  • Follow 1 natural living blog or YouTube channel

  • Try making your own DIY lip balm or body scrub

  • Replace 1 single-use item with a reusable version (cloth towel, beeswax wrap)