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For anyone interested in where we buy our organic/natural foods, here are the links and a little bit about each company. Azure Standard - This is where I order the majority of our food. They have drop locations in several states and have been adding quite a few more drop spots recently. They have a huge selection of just about anything you can think of ordering. With most of their items, you have the choice of buying one or buying in bulk. You can order once a month. I order canned mushrooms, pizza sauce, teas, produce, dried beans, yogurt, orange juice and much more!   Bulk Natural Foods - Bulk Natural has drop locations all over Tennessee, as well as some in nearby states. To start getting notifications, simply sign up to be notified of ne xt co-op.   Zaycon Foods - this is where we get our antibiotic free/hormone free boneless skinless chicken breasts, $1.79/lb. They are currently taking orders in several locations. I have 80 lbs that I am picking up next week. I ...

As I have mentioned before, we are trying to become a more natural family and switch to chemical free ways of doing things. Last fall I tried the "No Poo" method for washing my hair. The first time I did it, I loved it. My hair felt healthy and looked great. After a few weeks though, my hair was heavy, greasy and looked terrible. I tried to stick it out, but it just wasn't working for my type of hair. My hair is very thick and has become coarse over the past years either due to age or so many close pregnancies, I'm not sure which. The "No Poo" method uses baking soda and apple cider vinegar. I loved the fact that I was no longer putting chemicals on my hair. I have seen success with the "No Poo" method. My sister-in-law has beautiful long hair and has been using this method for close to a year. Just a side note should you try this method, if you happen to keep a cup of apple cider vinegar in your shower, make sure you look in the cup before pouri...