We are so excited to have teamed up with Natalie of Precious Time Blog; a health and lifestyle blog. Natalie lives in Texas with her husband and her two adorable boys. We asked Natalie to write about what she avoids when looking for products for her family and she gave us lots of great information about how to choose products. Be sure to follow the links to some of Natalie’s posts on her own blog, she is a great resource for tips on how to green up your home and personal care products and clean up your cooking with healthy and delicious recipes!

January is often “Get Organized” month — and nothing feels better than decluttering your home.

But what about the items that can’t just go in the trash?

Old paint cans. Broken electronics. Worn-out sneakers. Stained clothing.

Most of us have at least a few of these lingering in the basement or garage because we’re not sure how to dispose of them responsibly.

The good news? Many of these items can be recycled or repurposed — you just need to know where to look.

Here’s your guide to decluttering sustainably without sending everything to the landfill.

If I’m being honest… I used to be a devoted zip-top plastic bag person.

I washed them.
I reused them.
I told myself I was doing enough.

But every time I saw those reusable sandwich bags pop up on Instagram, I knew that little voice in my head was right.

It was time to make the swap.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to live more sustainably, you’re not alone. Switching lifelong habits isn’t easy. But small, intentional green swaps around your home can significantly reduce plastic waste, lower toxin exposure, and create a healthier environment for your family.

Here are some of the easiest non-toxic, eco-friendly swaps you can start making today.