What’s All This Crunchy Betty Stuff, Anyway?
The very first entry in Crunchy Betty’s Food On Your Face category was written on May 9, 2010. It was called “Five Good Reasons To Put Food On Your Face.”
At the time, I was fumbling around in the world of blogs. I was dipping my proverbial toes in the metaphorical pineapple juice, often for the first time right before I blogged it. Some of you were there with me then. A few of you remember the first header Crunchy Betty ever had.
I can’t believe you’re still with me …
I’ve changed a lot in the last three years. My beliefs have changed. My reasons for doing things have changed.
This hasn’t always been easy for me, and I know it hasn’t ever been easy for those of you who read the blog. But you’re still here (or you’re here for the first time, and that’s awesome, too).
On August 1, 2010, I asked all 20 of my readers what they thought a Crunchy Betty was.
After I share with you some of my thoughts on what Crunchy Betty is now, where it’s been and where it’s going, I’m going to ask you similar questions. Your answers – your answers will become PART of what I share tomorrow in Boston.
In the original post, in which we talked about the defining aspects of being a “Crunchy Betty,” I said this:
Soon …
When you have nothing to say,
you may as well keep your mouth shut.
The wind and the rain
don’t go on forever.
If nature knows enough
to give it a rest sometimes,
so should you.
Best Day EVER – Enter to Win A Big Natural Basket Giveaway Featuring 6 Eco-Conscious Shops
Almost six months ago, to the nose, we did one of these and it was very, very exciting. This time, it’s even BIGGER and BETTER and NATURALER. (I have to let the cat out of the bag early … in addition to products from 5 fantabulous small natural businesses, there’s also a gift certificate in this basket from a place that starts with an M, an R, and an H.)
You guys know I don’t do a lot of giveaways around these parts, but I absolutely, positively love highlighting some of my favorite small natural sellers. People who don’t have the unlimited ad budgets of huge companies and corporations. People who are putting their hearts and souls into the products they offer.
See, throughout the year, small companies like to send me their products to try out and give them feedback on (and hopefully be included in one of these giveaways). I sample the products (you really have to twist my arm for that … ha) and then choose a handful of my favorites to highlight on the giveaway post. In return, these masterful crafters of all things natural offer up full-size products for the giveaway, and then I assemble them all and send them to the WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER.
As you browse through this post, I just kindly ask (not demand) that you do some of the following:
Tada! Crunchy Betty’s Natural Market on Etsy – Limited Special for Crunchy Betty Readers!
What? WHAT? Yes. This is really happening.
Crunchy Betty now has a Natural Market Store on Etsy, where you’ll be able to pick up some of the end products of recipes you’ve seen here on Crunchy Betty. Let’s not make too big of a deal about it, though; I’m just giving it a few trial months to see how it goes. I’ll give you the insider story here in a minute (ooooh … insider.)
To kick off the store, I thought we’d celebrate by offering you an extra amazing just here through the site (before we get into having to deal with Etsy charges and other major expenses). So, on a very limited basis, you can pick up one of three exclusive Crunchy Betty cleansing grains HERE on the site for a major discount over what they’ll cost at the store in the future.
On the Etsy store, they’re $16-16.50 plus $4.50 shipping (if you’re in the U.S.) – but right now, on the site, they’re only $15 total, including shipping, if you’re in the U.S. (Outside the U.S. and want some? Hit me up with an email at [email protected] and we’ll discuss shipping prices.)
You’ll see a few “Add to Cart” buttons throughout the post, so be sure to use ‘em if you feel the urge.
Community Question: Where Do You Draw the Line at Natural?
Saddle up, cowboys and cowgirls.
I’m about to swiftly bonk you over the head with some information, and then you’re going to provide your input, thoughts, and opinions on the matter. It’ll be quick, but it might not be wholly painless. It depends on how you look at it.
Isn’t that true of all of life, though? How you look at it determines what you get out of it.
While I do some bonking, keep today’s Community Question in mind:
Where Do YOU Draw the Line at Natural?
Deciding where you’re going to put your foot down – with the products you use both on your skin and in your household – is a step you’re going to take sooner or later, as you delve further into living more naturally. Many of you already have a firmly-planted foot.
My line is drawn, my foot is down, when it comes to things like synthetic fragrances, preservatives like pthalates or synthetic parabens, pretty much anything that’s a petroleum byproduct.
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