Following the philosophy of trying to be “as green as I can be,” I look at each company and product and really decide if it helps our family live greener, healthier, more natural and sustainable. Will  it help us live a simpler, more abundant, joyful life?

Some of the things I look for are:

1. Ingredients:
Natural and organic where possible
No artificial colors or flavors
I prefer no preservatives -but sometimes they are needed for saftey
Non-toxic (free of BPA, phthaltes, or any other unhealthy toxins)
The “5? ingredient rule for food products

2. Environmentally Conscious:
The use of recyclable packaging materials
Minimal packaging
Support of environmental causes
Eco-conscious beliefs and actions
Minimizing a negative effect on our planet

3. Sustainability
Buying local
Renewable energy for production
Organic farming and heirloom crops

Check under the “SGM Approved” tab on the top of my homepage to see what products have made the list so far!