Shalom ,

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking a lot about prayer—inviting God into our decisions, our church, shopping, doctors' office, and the everyday moments that shape our lives. Yet our homes need that same covering. 

Even the simple things we bring inside—our food, our cleaners, the products we use without thinking—can either support our wellbeing or quietly work against it. 

One of the simplest prayers we can pray is, “Lord, guide me in what I bring into my home—my food, my cleaning supplies, and everything that touches my family.”

And that brings me to something small but surprisingly eye‑opening…Have you ever pulled a "clean" glass out of the dishwasher and noticed a tiny bit of film or a weird chemical scent? I used to just shrug that off as normal, until I really learned what that film was—and what it was doing to our health.

Most of us assume a finished cycle means everything is sparkling clean, but the truth is that conventional detergents often leave behind a "hidden" residue. When we think about 1 Corinthians 6:19—that our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit—it really makes me want to be a better steward of the " hidden" things, even the film on the forks we use to nourish ourselves.

Let’s talk about those colorful pods...

You know the ones I mean—those convenient little squishy pods with the bright two- or three-color liquids? They look so handy, but that "plastic" coating is usually Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA).

I was doing some reading recently and found a few things that really stopped me in my tracks:

• Hidden Microplastics: Research shows that over 75% of PVA actually survives wastewater treatment. It doesn't just "disappear"—it ends up back in our environment and, eventually, our food chain.

• The "Plastic" Finish: When those pods don't dissolve perfectly, a thin layer of plastic and harsh detergent stays right there on your silverware. This is usually because of cooler water, hard water, or an overloaded dishwasher.

• Safety First: It’s heartbreaking, but those bright, candy-like pods are a leading cause of accidental poisonings in kids. Poison control centers report thousands of pod‑related exposures every year, largely because the bright colors and squishy texture make them look like candy. 

A simple way to "build" your home...

Proverbs 14:1 says, "The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down." I want to be the woman who builds!

That’s why I have been using Branch Basics for several years. I honestly love them because their dishwasher tablets are "bare"—no plastic film, no PVA, and no mystery dyes. Just a simple, effective tablet that gets the job done without the toxins.

Branch Basics Dishwasher Tablets are the best way to get sparkling clean dishes, without compromising safety! This is also the brand I use for other cleaners in my home as well. 

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Why I’m sticking with this swap:

Standard detergents are often loaded with chlorine and sulfates, but these tablets are plant and mineral-based. They are totally free from:

❌ Plastic Film (PVA)

❌ Fragrances 

❌ Harsh chemicals

A little inspiration for your home this week--

Before I go, I wanted to share three quick things that have helped my home feel more peaceful:

The 5-Minute Reset: 

Try to end each night with a clean sink. Loading the dishwasher takes five minutes, but waking up to a fresh start is such a gift to yourself! Also don't forget when you wake up to stretch and say, "Today is going to be an AMEN Day, and I heartily agree with what God brings my way!"

I'm so glad we're on this journey toward a healthier home together.

Here to serve health and nutrition,

P.S. If you found this helpful, please feel free to share this email with a friend—we're all in this together as we learn to create safer, healthier homes!

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