21 Ways to Tell You’re a Crunchy Mom (and Proud of It)

Ever been told you're a little too into natural remedies? Do your friends side-eye your homemade elderberry syrup or your cloth diaper stash? Whether you’re just crunchy around the edges or full-on granola, these are the unmistakable signs you’ve embraced the crunchy mom life.

1. You have coconut oil in every room—and a backup jar just in case.
2. You made your own baby wipes (and possibly your own detergent too).
3. You consider your Instant Pot and sourdough starter part of the family.
4. You’ve whispered sweet nothings to your kombucha SCOBY.
5. You've brought your own snacks and hand soap to playdates.
6. You’ve made bone broth and lactation cookies in the same afternoon.
7. You believe in natural consequences… and natural cleaning products.
8. You’re the go-to for elderberry syrup and fire cider during flu season.
9. Your idea of self-care is dry brushing, magnesium baths, and quiet.
10. You refuse to use paper towels because “rags are just better.”
11. You’ve breastfed in a baby carrier while stirring a pot of soup.
12. Your version of a first aid kit includes calendula cream and activated charcoal.
13. Your idea of a treat is a raw cacao energy ball and a matcha latte.
14. You schedule around farmer’s markets.
15. You’ve made your own elderberry syrup, cough drops, or herbal gummies.
16. You have strong opinions about cast iron vs. stainless steel.
17. You can spot red dye 40 from across the grocery aisle.
18. You pack your kids' lunches in stainless steel bento boxes—with reusable utensils.
19. Your idea of a toy haul is a trip to the thrift store and a basket of pinecones.
20. You refer to your chickens by name—and they live better than most people.
21. You’ve hosted a sourdough starter swap or a seedling exchange.

Being a crunchy mom doesn’t mean doing everything perfectly—it means doing what’s right for your family with intention, love, and a little beeswax on the side. Whether you’re fully granola or just trail mix-level crunchy, you’re part of a beautiful community of moms who care deeply—and that’s something to celebrate.