This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure page.UPDATED February 2019I wrote this guide on how to choose organic baby formula for the first time in 2012. Overall, things have moved in a positive direction on the formula front. Here are two ways the industry seems to be changing for the better: 1) Many companies have ditched corn sugars in favor of lactose.
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What’s Wrong With Blistex? (And What to Buy Instead)
It's currently FREEZING here in Brooklyn, and with the change in weather comes chapped lips--for myself and my kids (my husband is strangely immune).Shop safest lip balms.Blistex lip products definitely soothe super chapped, sore lips. Perhaps this explains why Blistex sells more than $100 million worth of their "medicated" lip balm every year! But is Blistex non-toxic?While Blistex
Healthy Cereal Guide
Overall Best Healthy CerealFood for Life Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Crunchy Cereal packs the most nutritional bang per spoonful. (Read more about this brand under Good Stuff below.)[amazon asin=B000LKTMLM&template=Add To Cart]As a child of the 50’s, I ate cold cereal for breakfast on most mornings. We could help ourselves and my mom was free to do other chores.My father
Safe Toy Guide
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure page.UPDATED: December 2018Toys, like evvvvverything else, can introduce toxins into your home, to say nothing of the environmental impact of producing and disposing of ALL THAT plastic. I'm certainly guilty of buying my fair share of cheap plastic toys, but I am always trying to do better, and after researching and
Christmas Stocking Stuffers for 2018
Looking for holiday stocking stuffers that aren't full of Sneaky Stuff? It can be tough finding the perfect, pint-sized items to fill stockings--especially grown-up stockings!Below are some of our favorite non-toxic stocking stuffers for all ages! Deep Lavender RubThis deeply comforting chest and neck rub utilizes the heat-producing essential oils of ginger, rosemary, and eucalyptus to
Organic Prenatal Vitamin Guide
By Maia James, with research and recommendations by Michael Hopkins, PhD Important CYA Statement With this guide in particular, I feel like it’s SUPER important to stress that we aren’t doctors. (Well, Michael is actually a doctor—he has his PhD—just not THAT kind of doctor). Please consult with yours before taking our advice! I’ve been trying to write this guide to help my pregnant or TTC
Cyber Week Non-Toxic Mattress Deals 2018
We always tell our private consulting clients that their mattress is the first thing they should upgrade when detoxing their homes because of the number of chemicals they usually contain. That said, organic, non-toxic mattresses don't come cheap, which is why many of you are probably considering taking advantage of some of the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, or Cyber Monday
Holidays 2018 Natural Gift Guide
If you're looking to give only Good Stuff this holiday season, here are some of our favorite natural gift ideas for everyone on your list.Some of these you'll find in our online store, where we will cover shipping if you spend $50.Otherwise, we've linked to where you can buy these unique natural gifts. In some cases, we may earn a small commission if you shop from these Good Stuff-approved
Toxin-Free Grandparenting: How to Support Your Children & Protect Your Grandchildren’s Health
This post is for all of the conscious grandparents out there - the ones trying to navigate this world of natural living so that a non-toxic lifestyle can be passed down to future generations!Of course, parenting has changed over the decades and will continue to evolve. What we thought was safe and healthy for our children may be very different from what our own children think is best for
Shopping for Non-Toxic Area Rugs
If you're looking for non-toxic rugs you may already know that most rugs can bring a lot of unwanted toxins into your home. (The international rug industry is also famous for using child labor.) This is a bummer, especially if you have babies and young kids who spend a lot of time rolling, crawling and playing on the floor.RELATED: Non-toxic playmat for babies.Don’t despair (and/or hate me
