We spend more time in our beds than anywhere else, so I am especially thoughtful about the materials I choose for our mattresses, sheets, pillows and the like. Organic cotton and OEKO-TEX sheets are must haves on my list for…
5 Great Options for Natural Fiber Curtains
As you likely know the toxins in your upholstery, curtains and even bedding can have a negative impact on your home’s indoor air quality. Curtains seem innocent enough, but many contain toxins like PFAS, phthalates and formaldehyde. When it comes…
Better Air Quality with Organic and OEKO-TEX Home Rugs
Traditional rugs can contain toxins including flame retardants, formaldehyde, polypropylene and benzene. Like many things in our homes, they emit VOCs that pollute our indoor air. When it comes to cultivating a low toxin nursery, playroom or home, organic rugs…
Baby Safe Paint for Your Nursery
Painting your nursery is a special time in your life. You don’t want to worry about the toxins lingering on the walls and in your air. Let’s check out some baby safe paint that is zero VOC (and more), making…
Is a Ceramic Waffle Maker the best Choice?
Inexpensive waffle makers often use Teflon to create their non-stick surface, but Teflon isn’t a healthy cooking material. If the goal is to cook healthy waffles, a Teflon-free ceramic waffle maker or a cast iron waffle maker is your best…
What is the Link Between Gas Stoves and Asthma?
This question has become increasingly popular over the past few months! Gas stoves have been around for many, many years, but recent media coverage has brought the dangers of gas stoves into the limelight. Let’s take a look at the…
How to Significantly Reduce Toxins in Your Home
A key component of health that is often overlooked in our healthcare system is exposure to toxins with the exception of a really well-known few like tobacco and asbestos. If you want to protect your long-term health while also weeding…
Safe Ways to Get Rid of Ants
If you’ve battled with ants before, you know they can be relentless when you have something they want like food or water! Thankfully, many things can act as a natural ant deterrent to keep those little critters out of your…
How to Clean Your Toilet Without Harsh Chemicals
Did you know there are lots of DIY natural toilet bowl cleaners that will do the job just fine? This post will share some simple ways to clean your toilet without harsh chemicals. Most of what we flush down the…
How to Create Healthier, More Sustainable Easter Baskets
When you have little ones, the holidays always seem to bring sugar overloads and piles of plastic in the form of disposable toys and trinkets. I’ve compiled some ideas for how to create healthier, more sustainable Easter baskets. If you…
What is the Optimal Time Restricted Eating Schedule?
I’m excited to chat about the best time restricted eating schedule. I’ve recently become obsessed with learning all there is to know about fasting and time restricted eating. After some trial and error, I finally landed on an eating schedule…
A Simple Guide to Clean Eating
While definitions vary somewhat, ultimately clean eating refers to eating whole foods that are minimally processed. In this post, we’ll answer the question, “What Does it Mean to Eat Clean?” and talk about how to get started. What is Clean…