With summer approaching I am really looking forward to serving cold healthy snacks to my daughter and any kids visiting. For the most part because I've got my hands on Ice Pop Joy, an indispensable … more
I think investing in feeding your family good quality, healthy food without chemicals is the most important step in green living. But if you can afford other things like healthier bedding, by all means … more
Living in a home on a concrete slab in the Northeast of the U.S. can get quite chilly, especially in the winter months. It's beautiful in the summer and keeps our home cool, but in February you don't … more
I have four feet of snow outside with ten foot snowbanks. In the past sixteen years of living here north of Boston this is perhaps the snowiest winter of all! I can't remember a January with a major … more
Organic cotton clothing can be pricey. I generally don't buy any for myself or my daughter unless I find a really good deal. Why even bother? Well, because conventional cotton is grown with insane … more
I am so excited I'm not sure where to start! You see, my husband is an ice cream addict. Hence I have tasted one too many store bought ice creams. I was never an ice cream lover simply because I've … more
I've been drinking my filtered water from stainless bottles for a while now. The risks of BPA in plastic have been underestimated for too long and it has recently been linked to infertility even more … more
Our baby girls is 21 months old this month, she's growing so fast! I was thinking of letting her self-wean, but we are really eager to give her a sibling. Of course being pregnant and breastfeeding … more
Over the past three years my family and I have become more and more aware of what we purchase and how what we buy impacts people around the world. In the past I knew nothing about child labor, sweat … more
All of the major beauty brands have had it too easy for far too long. They put whatever they want, including untested chemicals, into makeup that us girls just can't live without. For a while we were … more
I share a lot in common with Kim, the owner of Yoreganics. Not only are we both mothers, but we are also Interior Designers and green and simple living advocates. I am excited to have tried her wonderful … more
Our 18 month old baby E has been very picky at meal time lately. I was running out of steam on ideas about what and how to feed her. We were basically stuck with the same 10 to 15 meal variations and … more
Have you caught on yet that I love natural cleaning products? I recently discovered Nellie's and it was primarily their clever branding that caught my eye. The vintage inspired tins and cartons make … more
If you are a parent, you'll understand what I mean when I say 'never-endless mess'. It seems as though no matter what my daughter is doing, she will manage to get everything around her dirty. … more
Do you think you need to use harsh chemical detergents to get your clothes clean? Think again. Charlie's Soap completely shatters that myth. The truth is, most conventional detergents do not clean your … more
People spend at least six hours of their day in their bedroom. We should be spending at least eight there for a good night's sleep. My family spends about nine to ten hours there on a good night! Well, … more
"Everything we put in and on our bodies must be nutritious and safe" -Horst M. Rechelbacher, Intelligent Nutrients founder I certainly agree with that motto. Though … more
It was 85 degrees outside yesterday in Massachusetts. Yes, it's still April! Summer is coming, fighting with spring each day. I can't wait to get out to the beach with Eliana. Surprise, I am not actually … more
I am always on the lookout for non-toxic laundry detergents so I was looking forward to trying Dropps when they contacted me. We decided to test the Dropps Baby because everyone in my family has pretty … more
When I was younger I used to buy clothing the way some people buy food. It would be like weekly shopping! Thankfully I came to my senses once I got married and started working full time. Then of course … more
As you may know, I am not a big fan of modern medicine. Though medicine does have its place, for the most part I believe drugs have done a lot more harm than good. Our family prefers natural remedies … more
What is the first company that comes to mind when you think of non-toxic cleaning? For me personally it is Seventh Generation. As far as I can remember, it seems like they were always there. At least … more
We often wonder just how bad household cleaners are for children's health. Can they be that bad? Do they really help cause asthma? A little can't hurt, right? Well, EWG gives you a pretty good idea of … more
Do you want to know what happened to our first sippy cup from the baby registry? I was smart enough to leave it closed with water inside on many occasions. So mold started growing in the spout and I could … more
Take a look at the Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) website. Looks honorable, right? Reminiscent of a leader in sustainability? Well, looks can be deceiving and you shouldn't take anyone at their word. … more
Something tells me I am not the only female on a lifelong hunt for the perfect moisturizer. I probably went through at least ten different brands before I started paying attention to ingredients and trying … more
Just in time for flu season! No, I don't have germaphobia, you would know that if you came to my house. It isn't exactly sparkling clean. I was looking for a way to clean the air though now that winter … more
My darling 10 month old loves playing with rubber duckies during bath time. My only concern was that the duckies she was playing with were not real rubber duckies, they were plastic. Though they might … more
In case you haven't heard, household cleaning products are among the top contributors to indoor air pollution. Yes, the air inside your home is on average 50 times more polluted than the air outside (even … more
My affair with Mythic Paint goes back about a year and a half ago. I was pregnant with our first child and browsing through a pregnancy magazine I spotted an eye catching advertisement. Naturally I went … more
My 8 month old is not crazy about solids. What can I say, she loves mama's milk! But now that I go to work away from home twice a week, my husband has to feed her something (she is not bottle friendly). … more
What do you bake with? Let me guess... It has a non-stick coating? If you are familiar with how 'responsible' the FDA and EPA are with consumer safety, you have every reason to be concerned about your … more
For a long time I was aware that chlorinated water is not good for your health. Never mind drinking it, but even just showering in it isn't healthy. I just never realized just how bad it is until my daughters … more
Mother-ease are what I would call 'economy class' cloth diapers. They are not that fancy but they get the job done and will save you some money. I tested both the AIO (All-in-one) and the Sandy's with … more
On our quest to find cloth diapers that will work for us we came across Thirsties. They are one of the more well known cloth diapering companies out there. Since no diaper is the same on every baby, take … more
Ok, so maybe not lazy, but very busy moms. I never gave cloth diapering a try because I thought I would not have the time for it (well, I'll admit I am a little lazy too). The convenience of disposables … more
So as I have mentioned before, I don't like DEET. Chemicals are not my friends, not even when it comes to cleaning the bathtub. So why should I resort to chemicals for insect repellent? That's a no no. … more
In the world of reusable water bottles most are familiar with big names like Sigg and Kleen Kanteen. But there are many companies out there that offer similar, if not identical, alternatives that will … more
My little one never liked the pacifier, maybe because she is exclusively breastfed. But there is one that she did take for a short period of time, and when she did she seemed to like it. She fell asleep … more
I have tried five different diaper rash creams on my daughter over the past six months. Her skin is very sensitive and all this time she probably went for about a week without diaper rash. The past month … more