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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

It’s February! I like this month because although it’s always hideously cold in NYC, it’s also short, and by the time March 1 hits, I feel like winter’s end is in sight (even if it always ends up being freeeezing for the entirety of March). I also love February because we get to celebrate love…

Good Stuff Cheat Sheet

Good Stuff Cheat Sheet

Welcome to Gimme the Good Stuff! I’m so glad you’re here. Read below to see our ALL the non-toxic products we recommend on one page. These products are based on our years of extensive research. If you want to dig a little deeper, spend some time browsing our extensive Safe Product Guides. Our product guides…

Safe Deodorant Guide

Safe Deodorant Guide

The good news is that there are a ton of safe, natural deodorants to choose. They come in sticks, jars, roll-ons and sprays. And, yes, many of them actually work. Here is how to find them.

2021 Non-Toxic Gift Guide

2021 Non-Toxic Gift Guide

This year, because of delayed delivery times from most stores, we are publishing our gift guide as we go, instead of all at once. (Make sure you’re following us on IG and FB so you find out as soon as roll these out.) Our guide highlights gifts from brands that are committed to toxin-free, Earth-friendly…

Safe Face Cream Guide

Safe Face Cream Guide

By Maia James, with research and recommendations by Michael Hopkins, Phd 1. Acure/ 2. 100% Pure/ 3. Andalou/ 4. Carina Organics/ 5. One Love You probably remember Dr. Hopkins from his invaluable research on our Disposable Diaper Guide and Prenatal Vitamin Guide. As a scientist, Dr. Hopkins is able to read peer-reviewed studies and make…

2019 Natural Gift Guide

2019 Natural Gift Guide

It’s that time of year again! We are proud of this natural gift guide, which was months in the making. We’ve beaten prior records and this year have 99 gifts to recommend at a variety of price points. A few of these gifts area available in our online store, where we will cover shipping if you…

Switch to the Best Natural Skincare Products

Switch to the Best Natural Skincare Products

In January of  2018, instead of making the usual resolutions that we’ve given up on by the end of the month, we decided to break it up by dividing some big goals into manageable chunks. Each month, we invite you to overhaul one aspect of your life to reduce toxins, improve health, and increase your peace…

Non-toxic Bath Products

Non-toxic Bath Products

I love taking baths, but this little luxury has become nearly impossible since I had kids! I’m on vacation right now, so I’m able to sneak off and enjoy a bath every couple of days. While sometimes I indulge in a really luxurious soak, with magazines, candles, and face masks (this is my current fave), often…

My Nightly Skincare Routine & Why I Love Lumion

My Nightly Skincare Routine & Why I Love Lumion

I’m not much of a product junky, but one of the perks of this job is that I get lots of samples! Most of these products are nice enough, but every once and a while I find something I truly love and incorporate into my regular skincare routine. Such was the case with Lumion. Introducing Lumion…

Healthy Shampoo Guide

Healthy Shampoo Guide

UPDATED: 2018 When I first wrote this post on non-toxic shampoo, I also stopped using shampoo. I was closeted “no-pooer” for a while, and you can read about the no poo method here. Despite the fact that my hair genuinely looks better when I’m not washing it (see the picture on the left), I can’t seem…

It’s (Finally) Spring–Time to Get Outside!

It’s (Finally) Spring–Time to Get Outside!

You know that I’m all about nature, especially when it comes to kids. The outdoors offers both a stimulating environment that kids love and it never squashes their imagination. This is a magical combination, and one that is increasingly under-utilized. Spring is the perfect time to get back in the habit of outdoor play. With spring come the many…

Why I Hate Air Conditioning & Even Think It’s Bad For Your Health!

Why I Hate Air Conditioning & Even Think It’s Bad For Your Health!

It’s hot and so humid here in Pennsylvania, and most people in my town think I am crazy for not having central air conditioning in my home. Having lived in the mountains of Vermont for most of my adult life, air conditioning was never an issue. While it was warm during the middle of the…

The Best Natural Body Lotion & Safe Hand Lotion Guide

The Best Natural Body Lotion & Safe Hand Lotion Guide

I don’t believe that we need to slather ourselves head-to-toe in natural body lotion after every shower, but there are few things more satisfying than rubbing hand cream into parched palms. And in the winter, my legs and arms become dry as well, and I like to have something around to moisturize. Of course, most…

5 Tips for a Safer Prenatal Beauty Routine

5 Tips for a Safer Prenatal Beauty Routine

I recently wrote the following guest blog post for a local parenting website. How do I know which skin- and hair-care products are truly safe to use while I am pregnant? Answer: As you probably suspect, many beauty products advertised as “natural” or “organic” contain lots of questionable chemicals in their ingredients lists. Sadly, this is…