I hope you are all healthy and (semi) sane right now! My family is on day 8 of a 14-day self-quarantine after a family member with whom we'd been in close contact tested positive for the novel coronavirus.None of us is sick yet, and we've settled into a surprisingly pleasant routine here in Brooklyn, which includes daily rooftop meditations, Zoom story-time each night with my parents, and
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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
Choosing a Humidifier for Winter Survival
2020 update: We wrote this post a couple of winters ago, but many of you are in search of humidifiers because of Coronavirus. I hope this makes shopping for one easier!This time of year, I get a lot of questions about humidifiers. As temperatures drop outside, we turn up our thermostats for relief. But that warm air is dry, leaving our skin, hair and mucus membranes parched.Add in a cold
Safe Car Seat Guide
1. Clek / 2. Uppa Baby Jordan / 3. Nuna Rava / 4. Britax / 5. BugabooBuying a “safe” car seat for your new baby (or your toddler) should be simple, but can be confusing and overwhelming. Obviously, the primary concern is choosing a seat that will protect your baby in the event of a car accident, and I like the Wirecutter for its reviews on items like this.Of course, here at Gimme, we
Our Thoughts On Coronavirus
Are you worried about the new Coronavirus? I'm not yet overly concerned, but because I live in New York City, I'll certainly be dealing with the virus' repercussions in the coming weeks. My husband takes a subway to work in a hospital every day, so my risk is probably much more than yours is.What follows are some tips on staying healthy right now, whether you're worried about COVID-19 or just
Here Are All the Beautycounter Products I Use
Some of the Best Beautycounter Products (IMHO)--Plus the Other Stuff Mentioned in This Video (My very favorite products are marked with the Best Stuff badge)Beautycounter Daily ConditionerBeautycounter Nourishing Cream ExfoliatorBeautycounter Brightening Facial Mist Beautycounter Cleansing Balm Beautycounter Overnight Resurfacing
Two Ways to Not Catch Your Kid’s Cold: Natural Cold Remedies That Work
Go ahead and smother your sick kid in kisses--I truly think I've discovered the secret (via natural cold remedies!) to not catching their viruses.Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and nothing I'm about to say should be confused as medical advice. I'm simply telling you what finally worked for me a few winters ago, when things were really bad. The Winter of My Discontent The winter of 2017 was
Flame Retardants Cost Kids 162 IQ Points
Did you guys all see the important research about the dangers of flame retardant chemicals that came out last week?In case you haven't seen the headlines, here are the key points from the study:New research from NYU revealed that flame retardants (specifically PBDEs) pose a growing threat children's IQ--more than lead or mercury. The damage done by these chemicals can be sudden and
Turmeric Golden Milk Latte Recipe
I don't eat a lot of meat, but I am always trying to cut my dairy consumption. When it comes to my on-again-off-again relationship with coffee, I mostly fail at skipping the dairy. When my friend ordered me a Tumeric Golden Milk Latte at a local coffee shop recently, I couldn't believe that the mug of creamy deliciousness was vegan!I set out to perfect the perfect recipe at home, and what
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
