I got a question from someone who wants to start a "secret pal" swap or something at their workplace to get to know each other and the new co-workers too.
She asked what kind of questions would be good to ask her co-workers in order to have a fun/safe/get-to-know-you swap.
Here was my response to her:
"A biggie would be:'Do you have any allergies or sensitivities ? '
Why ???
Many folks can't take scents anymore because of all of the fake stuff out there. Those perfumes, cleaners, air fresheners... have really polluted the earth and caused many folks to have problems with breathing and/or skin issues.
Even the all-natural stuff that I make can hurt someone if they are allergic to the flowers/herbs... that I use.
Even our foods are full of fake stuff like dyes, flavors, colors... so they may not want a "Treat Day" with kind of stuff if your company has one. Maybe they are into organic whole-foods ???
For me and my family, I avoid all of the fake stuff (foods/household products/personal products...) whenever possible. I stay away from people who wear strong fake perfumes/lotions... and do not visit homes where a lot of fake stuff is used... too as all of this stuff gives me a headache.
I don't know if this was what you were looking for, but I think this is very important to know about others. I hope this was helpful to you. "
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Hopefully she can take this as what it was intended - a helpful response and not as a joke or something else. This really is an important topic and folks do need to be more careful about what they do - keeping in mind that we do not live in a bubble so our actions impact on others.
Organically yours,Diana
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Most folks on't even think about such things UNLESS they or someone they know has a problem like it.
Organically yours,
Diana
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I do too !
I grow my own lavender and use it a LOT of my products.
Vanilla is wonderful, but I can't grow it here so I have to buy organic vanilla beans.
I have some vanilla and sandalwood (ground up) infusing right now. When it is done, I will make some solid perfume, lip balm, and soap from this infusion.
Organically yours,
Diana
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