The Slightly Greener Life

By Tonya Harris3 Episodes
ABOUT THIS PODCAST

Are you ready to start living cleaner? Welcome to the Slightly Greener Life Podcast! Each week, join your host, award-winning toxin expert Tonya Harris, for an uplifting and practical approach to low-toxin living that will leave you feeling confident, in control, and a little bit lighter. This is the show for busy health-conscious moms who are ready to detox their homes and relieve their stress. It's time to ditch the guilt and embrace the peace. Here is where you learn how to be a savvy consumer saving money, time, and energy. If you are ready to detoxify your home, and life, without the overwhelm, this podcast is a must-listen. Be ready to learn quickly, feel good, and have some fun stepping into your slightly greener life.

  • Episodes

    3

  • Type

    Episodic

  • Language

    English

  • Started

    16 Mar, 2023

  • Location

    USA

  • Created by

    Tonya Harris

  • Explicit

    No

Latest Episodes
  • How to Clean Out Your Fridge to Prepare for the Holidays | Tonya Harris

    With Thanksgiving tomorrow, and the holiday season gearing up, I wanted to take the opportunity to share how to clean out your fridge to prep for the holidays. These steps will make cleaning your fridge a snap, so don’t worry if you don’t have a lot of time to dedicate to this!

     

    This time of year, many of us are gathering with our families, cooking together, and have tons of leftovers that can be easily forgotten, or we just can’t get through all of them in time to eat them before they go bad. 

     

    In this episode, I’m sharing some tips for making a fridge clean-out less overwhelming and time-consuming. These simple and easy steps will help you see exactly what you have, what you need to restock, and what it’s time to let go of so you have some more room in your fridge for those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers. Just don’t forget to clean those out later, too!   

     

    As always, you can find the episode summary and cheat sheet for more information here: https://slightlygreener.com/episode27



    Key Topics:

    1. How to start a fridge cleanup
    2. Sorting your fridge into three categories
    3. Starting one shelf at a time
    4. Tackling stuck-on messes
    5. Reorganizing the contents of your fridge
    6. How long can you keep certain food items like leftovers in the fridge?
    7. How often you should repeat a cleanout



    For even more information and to jump-start your home detox in as little as 7 days, join our membership here: https://www.slightlygreener.com/membership



    Buy The Slightly Greener Method book here



    Connect with Tonya:

    Website: https://slightlygreener.com/

    Instagram: @slightlygreener

    Join my free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slightlygreener

    22 Nov, 2023
  • Three Ingredients That Are Secretly Aging Your Skin | Tonya Harris

    Last week, we talked a little about knowing when cosmetics and personal care products expire, and how to begin cleaning out your bathroom cupboards. 

     

    Today, I’m getting a little deeper into the products that we should be considering swapping out for better options because they often have ingredients in them that are prematurely aging our skin. In this episode, I’m focusing on 3 common ingredients that you’ll find in soaps, shampoos, cosmetics, moisturizers, and so much more. 

     

    The last thing we want when keeping up with our skincare routine is to be using products that are hurting us more than helping. So tune in to learn what ingredients to look out for and what you can use instead. 

     

    As always, you can find the episode summary and cheat sheet for more information here: https://slightlygreener.com/episode26



    Key Topics:

    1. What is mineral oil, and what products is it used in?
    2. How mineral oil can contribute to premature skin aging
    3. Fragrance and its skin-irritating nature
    4. Sodium laurel sulfate’s inflammatory properties
    5. How sneaky marketing can make us feel like we need a ton of products
    6. What to swap for products that have any of these 3 ingredients



    For even more information and to jump-start your home detox in as little as 7 days, join our membership here: https://www.slightlygreener.com/membership



    Buy The Slightly Greener Method book here



    Connect with Tonya:

    Website: https://slightlygreener.com/

    Instagram: @slightlygreener

    Join my free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slightlygreener

    15 Nov, 2023
  • When Do Cosmetics Really Expire? | Tonya Harris

    If you wear makeup or have a skincare routine, you’ve probably had at least one experience where you find an old lipstick at the bottom of your purse after months or found a moisturizer in the back of your drawer and wondered if it’s still good to use.

     

    Makeup and personal care products are a bit of a gray area when it comes to expiration dates, but there is a sweet spot for when you should toss out a product and exchange it for a new one. 

     

    In this episode, I’m debunking some makeup myths and getting to the bottom of how long your products actually last. I’ll also share how you can keep track of “best by” dates and teach you a few tips for extending the life of your makeup products to avoid mold and bacterial growth. 

     

    If you’ve been thinking that your beauty bag is due for a clean out soon, this is the perfect opportunity to get started!



    As always, you can find the episode summary and cheat sheet for more information here: https://slightlygreener.com/episode25



    Key Topics:

    1. The difference between an expiration date and shelf life
    2. Why a product’s shelf life matters
    3. Where to find the PAO date and what it means
    4. How long common personal care and beauty products are good for after opening
    5. Why the cleanliness of your makeup tools matters
    6. Getting started cleaning out your beauty bag



    For even more information and to jump-start your home detox in as little as 7 days, join our membership here: https://www.slightlygreener.com/membership



    Buy The Slightly Greener Method book here



    Connect with Tonya:

    Website: https://slightlygreener.com/

    Instagram: @slightlygreener

    Join my free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slightlygreener

    01 Nov, 2023
  • The Dirty Truth About Reusable Water Bottles | Tonya Harris

    Using a reusable water bottle is a good step toward reducing excessive plastic waste in your home. But, unfortunately, there are still downsides to using them, especially as your main source of water every day. 

     

    I know I like to use my reusable water bottle, especially if I know I’ll be out without easy access to water for a long time. But after learning about all the dangers hiding in plain sight, I’ve changed my approach to using them, and have definitely have upped my cleaning routine with this item, specifically.

     

    This week, I’m uncovering the dirty truth behind reusable water bottles, and what we can do to make them safer to use. This episode isn’t meant to demonize reusable water bottles altogether but rather to inform everyone about the importance of choosing the right reusable bottle and using the proper cleaning methods on them.



    As always, you can find the episode summary and cheat sheet for more information here: https://slightlygreener.com/episode24



    Key Topics:

    1. How often to clean your water bottle
    2. The health problems associated with dirty water bottle use
    3. Which types of reusable bottles pose the greatest risks
    4. The safest bottle to use to avoid hidden mold and bacteria



    For even more information and to jump-start your home detox in as little as 7 days, join our membership here: https://www.slightlygreener.com/membership



    Buy The Slightly Greener Method book here



    Connect with Tonya:

    Website: https://slightlygreener.com/

    Instagram: @slightlygreener

    Join my free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slightlygreener

    11 Oct, 2023
  • How to Have a Less Toxic Halloween | Tonya Harris

    It’s crazy to think that we’re already in the fall season, and October is here! With the heat still persisting here in Chicago, it’s hard to believe Halloween is just around the corner. But I’m starting to get out my fall decorations, and I’m sure many of you are starting to think about trick-or-treating with your kids soon.

     

    If you’re like me, trick-or-treating can be a scary time, and not just because of the spooky costumes and decorations. Unfortunately, there can be a lot of sneaky toxins hiding in your kids’ candy, costumes, makeup, and more that would give almost anyone a fright. 

     

    It’s important to keep our kids safe from harmful toxins, especially with their undeveloped detoxification systems. But never fear, today, I’m sharing some safer alternatives to make Halloween fun and safe for the whole family once again.

     

    As always, you can find the episode summary and cheat sheet for more information here: https://slightlygreener.com/episode23



    Key Topics:

    1. Safer costumes and costume fabrics
    2. The hidden toxins in vinyl face masks
    3. Safer makeup and face paint alternatives
    4. Artificial colors and chemicals hiding in candy
    5. Healthier candy alternatives and candy swaps



    For even more information and to jump-start your home detox in as little as 7 days, join our membership here: https://www.slightlygreener.com/membership



    Buy The Slightly Greener Method book here



    Connect with Tonya:

    Website: https://slightlygreener.com/

    Instagram: @slightlygreener

    Join my free Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/slightlygreener

    04 Oct, 2023
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