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…
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…
The Beautiful Art of Functional Medicine
I’ve been anticipating writing this post for quite a while as it’s one of the core values behind my blog. So, functional medicine—what is it? In short, it is the science of building health. Functional medicine is, in my own…
Safe and Natural Ways to Treat a Sore Throat
What do you say we leave the Luden’s, Halls and Chloraseptic in the 90s where they belong! Read along if you are ready to embrace safe and natural sore throat treatment at home. A sore throat can be incredibly annoying…
Quality Sustainable Stocking Stuffers for Kids and Teens
I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking to cut down on the little plastic things that enter my house as well as anything that we just don’t really need. This post explores consumable and sustainable stocking stuffer for…