Our new neighborhood goes all out for Halloween, so the pressure is on for us to decorate this year! As you're probably well aware, Halloween is a holiday that full of Bad Stuff (and nope, not just the candy). Read on for my tips for avoiding toxins--and have a safe, healthy Halloween! How to Have a Healthier Halloween 1. Avoid PVC Costumes Many store-bought Halloween costumes are
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7 Healthy Father’s Day Gift Ideas
What are you getting your dads and husbands on June 20th? Here are seven healthy Father's Day gift ideas that are toxin-free and planet-friendly... Organic boxers that are Fair-Trade and GOTS-certified, and also super soft. A grass-fed meat subscription that comes with free bacon for life (gross, I say, but my husband loves it) with every order. Natural wine that is
11 Gifts for Moms and Mother Figures
I hope you'll be able to see your moms and mother figures in real life this year. If you're lucky enough to see these special women, you'll find 11 gift ideas below... (Please note that anything you'd like to buy from our store should be ordered by May 1st to ensure that it is delivered in time.) Luxe Hand Serum (That Also Sanitizes) This hydrating serum softens hands while
Natural Easter Basket Ideas
For those of you celebrating Easter, are you interested in growing your own Easter grass? We show you how here. Also, Easter is early this year! Combine that with extra long shipping times, and it makes sense that many of you are already shopping. We have lots of fun Easter Good Stuff in the store... Natural Egg Dye. Made from fruits, herbs, and veggies, this kit includes powders to make
Ideas for a Healthy Valentine’s Day
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 on Valentine's Day. Last year, I showered my three loves with gifts (we always joke that Daylon is the
12 Last Minute Gift Ideas
You don't have to be a procrastinator to be behind with gift giving this year! I'm doing much less in-person shopping, and shipping times are taking forEVER! Because I'm not seeing most of my family in person, I'm waiting for the gifts I bought online to arrive, then wrapping them, then reshipping to recipients. In other words, I should have finished all my shopping weeks ago, but here we
2020 Non-Toxic Gift Guide
This year's natural gift guide has been a true labor of love, and below you'll discover a whopping 137 creative, toxin-free gift ideas for everyone you love. This year, we tried to find gifts that were good for the planet in addition to being good for the person receiving them. We also have highlighted products from Black-owned businesses that we adore. A few of the gifts below are available
9 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Since I can't see her in real life right now, I'm going to spoil my amazing mom a little bit this year for Mother's Day. See below for gift ideas from some of our favorite brands. (Please note that anything you'd like to buy from our store should be ordered by May 1st to ensure that it is delivered in time.) Organic Romper Beach coverup turned quarantine uniform. $68. (For
Natural, Non-Toxic Easter Baskets (Optional: Real Grass!)
The last few years, instead of filling my kids' Easter baskets with tacky plastic "grass" and cheap toys, I've taken the time to make Easter more about the Good Stuff. Here's what's on my shopping (and growing!) list this year, plus some ideas for younger kids. Real Easter Grass! My mom always grew really grass in our Easter baskets when we were kids, and I assumed it was complicated and
20 Resources for a Healthy 2020!
Did you make wellness resolutions this year? Resolutions in general have gotten a bad name, but I still love making them. This year, my resolutions are all focused on doing more for the planet, including refusing shipments from any of our store's vendors who continue to use styrofoam packaging (here's more on how we reuse packing materials). I'm also going to get back into composting, so if