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Healthy swaps

Simple changes our family chose

After my cancer diagnosis, we started looking more closely at what we use every day. These are the first five things our family swapped. Small steps, one at a time.

Where we started

The first five things we swapped

Swap 1

Cleaning products

We looked at what we were cleaning our home with and chose simpler products.

Swap 2

Personal care products

Shampoo, lotion, soap, and makeup. We started reading labels and swapped one thing at a time.

Swap 3

Plastic containers

We moved our leftovers and lunches into glass containers.

Swap 4

Laundry detergent & dryer sheets

We changed what goes into the wash and the dryer.

Swap 5

Fragrance

Candles, sprays, and scented products were some of the first things we cut back on.

These are our family's personal choices, shared to encourage you. They aren't medical advice.

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