Does just the thought of replacing all your plastic with safer alternatives make you want to throw your hands in the air and then go take a nap? (All you laid-back moms out there, I see you!)
I’ll be honest—I have a tendency toward the overwhelmed. Life already throws enough demands my way, so the idea of mapping out a complete overhaul to healthier living feels… impossible. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to think all the way through the change. You just have to think through the choice for today.
Confession: in our family, with two teens packing lunches for work, I’m not ready to hand over containers I may never see again. So yes, they often grab old takeout containers. 😏
So yeah, we started small—with a few quart-size Ball jars (super affordable way to introduce glass containers!) and a simple set of three glass bowls that we started using for leftovers and random storage. Later, I scored a big set of glass containers with interlocking lids on sale. Now, what used to be our plasticware drawer is full of glass alternatives.
But here’s the key: it didn’t happen in a day. Or even in a month. It’s been a slow journey, one step here, another step there, and believe me we still have a long way to go.
So don’t overwhelm yourself into doing nothing. Just look around your house and ask, What could I easily replace today? Then keep an eye out for sales to help with tomorrow’s choices. 😉
And remember: your healing journey doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to begin.
~ Kelly