Kids
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How I’m Transitioning to a Clean Wardrobe (And Why It Matters)
This is something I’m only just now tackling in my non-toxic lifestyle and I’ve been on this journey for 13 years. Clean food, clean beauty, clean air, clean water… but my clothing? It hadn’t clicked for me until recently that what we wear daily is just as important. I used to think: “Well I eat organic and use safe products… isn’t that enough?” But the truth is, your skin is your largest organ and it’s absorbing what you’re putting on it all day long. And most modern clothes are made of plastic. What Is Polyester (and Why Should We Care)? Let’s break it down.Polyester is a synthetic fiber made from petroleum-derived plastic. It’s the same base as plastic…
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Life With A Newborn – AKA My Favorite Tool… Babywearing
Baby wearing is something that I do every single day. It’s how I accomplish cleaning, cooking or running errands. I didn’t know a thing about baby wearing until Nolan was about 6 months old and wow it is a total game changer for a mom. It is the practice of wearing or carrying a baby in a sling or in another form of carrier. It has been practiced for centuries around the world. By baby wearing, I am able to accomplish so much more because my babies will sleep peacefully verses just cry every time I tried to lay them down and do anything. I could clean my house, get…
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Two Things Everyone Should Have In Their Pantry To Help To Help With A Cough
Fall is the time of year that germs and sicknesses tend to ramp up. WIth everyone back in school, eating more sugar than real Whole Foods and not getting lots of direct time in the sunshine, immune systems are at a new low and are more susceptible to getting a cold. So many people I’ve talked to are dealing with all the things being passed around and especially coughs. I do feel like there is a need for modern medicine if symptoms are VERY bad but for the most part I do believe that most things can be handled at home. Coughs are interesting to treat because how different they…
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Non-Toxic Kitchen Swaps: Back to School Edition
One of the biggest ways we can reduce our toxic load is by swapping out items we use on a daily basis. If you’re someone who makes snacks and lunches for your children (or just for yourself), making an effort to focus on healthier ways to store your foods should be on your priority list. When it comes to living a non-toxic lifestyle, one thing I have stressed over the years is to swap what you can, when you can and be happy with what you’re able to do. NOT focusing on what you can’t do or how to do it all it once. That later leads you into a…
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3 Non-Toxic Diaper Brands I Recommend
Knowing what is in the products that you use for your baby is important. I’ve written a non-toxic shampoo and body care guide that you can view by clicking here that explains all of my suggestions. I have yet to share my top non-toxic wipes brands so here we go… This is an important swap to make when reducing the toxic load of your baby. Why? The amount of times we use baby wipes, where they are used on the baby, and the fact that we don’t wash off the areas that we’ve wiped. All of these reasons are why I think a non-negotiable for your baby should clean wipes.…
