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
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How to Choose the Best Air Filter
1. Austin / 2. Amaircare / 3. Airpura / 4. IQAirLast updated: October 2020There are few things as elementally important as clean air.Each of us takes up to 30,000 breaths a day. What our bodies want is oxygen, but what we actually inhale often contains all sorts of less-than-good stuff. This is especially true of our indoor air, where a wide variety of contaminants can
The Best Online Workout Programs I’ve Tried Since My Barre Studio Closed
Gyms are finally starting to reopen here in New York City, and as much as I miss Pure Barre, I'm going to hold off a little bit longer before returning to the studio.Since March, I've been trying many different online workout programs that I can do from home. Below, you'll find a list of the eight workout platforms I tried, and my opinion of each. (Don't feel like scrolling? This is my
Complete Non-Toxic Baby Registry Checklist
1. Safest stroller / 2. Pocket bib / 3. Rash protection / 4. Non-toxic car seat / 5. Better cloth diapers / 6. Plastic-free breast milk storage / 7. Silicone spoons / 8. Nursery air filterPulling together this list of all the non-toxic baby registry items a conscious parent could possible want was fun! Mostly, I'm struck by how much has changed since my last pregnancy--then again, it WAS
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 RomperBeach coverup turned quarantine uniform. $68. (For
8 Things That Kill Coronavirus
What kills coronavirus? I've done some digging on what chemical compounds will kill the virus that causes COVID-19, and I wanted to share my findings with you guys. A complete list from the EPA can be found here.Do I need to remind you that I'm not a doctor or any kind of medical professional? What follows is just my interpretation of what I've read about how to kill this terrifying virus.
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
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
