Everyone wants a clean house, but the products and methods we use can affect our family’s health and the environment. Many household cleaners are dangerous when they enter the environment or when we are repeatedly exposed to them. And, unfortunately, the toxins build up in our homes over time and from repeated use. We all […]
Category: Natural Products
6 Natural Ways to Freshen Your Nursery and Home
I think we can all agree that we want to expose our babies to as few harmful chemicals as possible. But the diaper pail and dirty laundry that piles up with babies means that your nursery is going to need an odor eliminator of some sort. The fragrance chemicals found in most conventional room deodorizers […]
How to Green Your Thanksgiving this Year
Thanksgiving is a time for family, delicious food, and enjoying time spent together. However, the average Thanksgiving dinner we all know and love has some dirty laundry. It causes extra pollution, waste, and is harmful to the environment and possibly even our health. We can avoid this by making a few small changes to create an […]
6 Natural Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas
The holiday season is filled with all types of Christmas scents that bring the warmth of the holiday season to our homes. From warm cinnamon to crisp pine, there are so many options when it comes to Christmas smells. And it’s even more exciting that most of these lovely smells are natural! Scent is one […]
12 Wooden Toys Your Kids Will Love
There are so many wonderful reasons to buy wooden toys for your kids. In addition to being more durable than plastic toys, wooden toys also encourage children to play more creatively. They can also be a safer alternative to traditional plastic toys because they are typically harder to break and are greener than their plastic […]
5 ways to have an Eco-Friendly Halloween
Creating an eco-friendly and lower toxin Halloween may seem like a pipe dream, but it’s definitely possible to celebrate in a healthy and eco-friendly way! Halloween is easily one of the most wasteful holidays of the entire year. Costumes are made from terrible materials that will never break down, that are cheaply made, and full […]
How to Naturally Soothe a Teething Baby at Night
I find that most moms want to know not just how to soothe a teething baby, but specifically how to soothe a teething baby at night. There’s something about being super tired, with a cranky baby, at 2 am that makes everything just seem worse. Sometimes it feels like you’re a terrible mother. I get […]
The Best Non-Toxic Bath Products for Baby
Bath time for babies can be challenging, fun, and terrifying especially if you’re a new parent! Making sure the products you’re putting on your baby are non toxic baby bath products is something we don’t always think about in the rush of new parenthood. It took a long time for my little to actually enjoy […]
Brilliant Natural Teething Remedies Every Mom Needs
Even before you become a parent you hear the dreaded T-word: TEETHING. Then you have your own child. And you realize just how awful it REALLY is. As miserable as you are dealing with your suffering baby (and yes, teething does start that early in case you’re still in the non-parent camp) it’s so much […]
6 Breastfeeding Help Tips for Success
I know that breastfeeding, formula use, and pumping can bring out the most passionate of mommy wars. I mean, we all want what’s best for our babies and family so, of course, there will be strong opinions on this topic. I’ve done all three (with the same baby, too!). I would love to share my […]