Crunchy Thoughts

When trying to decide on a name for this blog, I struggled to find something that would really encompass what I'm hoping to convey. I wanted to something that would incorporate the fact that I work full time, that I'm a mother and a wife, that I have a desire to make healthier and more natural choices for my family, and that I am a Christian. But trying to to find a name that described EVERYTHING I hope this blog was pretty much impossible without it also being a mile long. In the end, I feel like "Reclaiming Crunchy" is a fun and quirky name that loosely ties everything together.

At the same time, I was a little hesitant to include the term "crunchy." It's a word used to describe a whole host of ideas and values, but it's also sometimes used as a somewhat derogatory label. As I want this blog to reflect POSITIVITY, I thought I would take a minute to talk about what I mean when I say I want to be "crunchier" and also my motivation for doing so.

It is highly unlikely that I will ever go off the grid and grow/raise all of my own food (though the thought is tempting sometimes!). My desire is simply to try to eliminate unnecessary additives, and discover the best way for my family to the benefits of the amazing creation that God provided us.

I've had to be very careful in examining my motivations in wanting this more natural life. On the surface I would not hesitate to say that I just want to create a happy and healthy home, but, if I'm totally honest with myself, some of the things that I've wanted to attempt have been motivated more by peer pressure. Not that anyone in particular has actually tried to pressure me into things, but, let's face it, being "crunchy" is pretty en vogue right now! I would absolutely be lying if I said I didn't feel just a little bit cooler when I go out of my way to make a natural choice.

Because of my prideful nature, I've had to examine and re-examine my heart in pursuing certain lifestyle changes and also in pursuing this blog. My idea of crunchy may not end up going as far as someone else's, and that's totally ok! At the end of the day, not every natural choice will work for us for one reason or another. I'm exciting to see which options do and where this journey takes us!