So here we are! Month two of our paper towel boycott!!! I wonder how much money we’ve saved?? Not sure it’s too much $$ but I feel all smiley on the inside knowing we reducing our paper waste!! If you’re wondering what I am using instead, here’s a list:

microfiber cloths

Yep – that’s it. I bought a TON of them and I use them for everything (counters, floors, appliances, bathrooms) and just toss in the wash to clean. I’m also back to using only vinegar to clean my floors. Finally figured out a system that works! I’m still using the Method O Mop with the microfiber pads but instead of continuing to buy the floor juice, I just kept the bottle and refill it with vinegar. Super easy to use now because I just spray down the floor and mop! And to boot – I clean my floors ALOT so this is saving me a ton of money.

Anyway – still going strong on the paper towel boycott! You should try it..for a day, week or whatever. It’s not as hard as you think. Be sure to check out http://thesecomefromtrees.blogspot.com/ and join the fight to reduce consumer paper waste!

Naturally yours, Dallas

OH MY GOD! I can’t believe I haven’t bought a single paper towel in one month. Have we missed them? NOPE. Not one single bit. But I will be honest and say that we pulled out leftover Christmas napkins to use for dinner. It’s a little weird using napkins that have pointsettias on them during the dead of summer..but it does make us laugh and think of the upcoming holiday season! Which..by the way…will be Kiki’s first Christmas.

So I think I’m going to invest in some good cloth napkins..maybe organic cotton if I can find them..or bamboo. I’m going to start researching today. I’ll update on my findings!

Naturally yours, Dallas

Yep. You read it right. I’m boycotting paper towels. My husband doesn’t know it yet…I’m not sure he will even notice since he doesn’t really do anything that would require a paper towel. But I’m just not going to buy them anymore. I’m quitting cold turkey and I’m not looking back. It’s actually been almost a week since we ran out and I just haven’t rushed out to buy more. Did you know that one tree can produce around 100 lbs of paper??? WOW! And..get this…there is a whole like, movement out there called These Come From Trees dedicated to the reduction/elimination of paper waste. I found their website and it’s really cool so be sure to check it. Here is the link thesecomefromtrees.blogspot.com. I know it’s not going to be easy at first..but I’m willing to be a rat in this experiment! If you think about it, I’ve already given up Swiffers..but I am hooked on baby wipes. I read somewhere that you can actually wash your disposable wipes…sounds kind of disgusting if you want to know the truth. I think I’m just going to start with paper towels and see how that goes. I’ll be sure to keep you posted!