Time for my next change!

I'm a bit overdue with this post, but now that it's February, it's time for phase 2 of the One Small Change Challenge.

In January, I committed to using reusable grocery bags. This change worked out beautifully! I moved the bags from a hook by the basement stairs into the car, so they were readily accessible, and managed to only need 3 paper bags from Trader Joe's during the course of the month. (I have to say, I'm pretty proud of myself!) A secondary benefit - aside from the obvious - is the major decline in clutter in my pantry closet. Bags had been stored there so I could take them back to the store for recycling, but now that I'm not bringing new bags into the house, I can use that space for something more constructive. I haven't decided what yet, but it's nice to have options.

As for this month, I'm a bit undecided as to what to do. I've been thinking about it, and I think this month's change will be moving away from disposable cleaning items - Swiffer Dusters, paper towels, Clorox toilet bowl cleaners, etc.- and using rags instead. I have been wiping down our counters with a water and vinegar solution for a long time, but I am going to try to make some more of my own cleaning solutions . February is also my second month trying to follow Fly Lady routines. I think this challenge will compliment that goal too!

Wish me luck!!