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Green Chef Meal Kit Delivery Review

Green Chef Meal Kit Delivery Review

After a laid-back summer with only a couple weeks of camp and lots of wide open days, my kids are now back in full over-scheduled mode. Swimming, piano, parkour, Taekwondo, soccer…I went a little overboard signing them up for after-school stuff this fall, and am finding it hard to squeeze in time for homework (let…

Non-Toxic Toys for Babies & Toddlers

Non-Toxic Toys for Babies & Toddlers

My “baby” recently turned 3. Unfortunately, his entire wish list consisted of plastic toys–from Legos to these weird Mashem things, there was nary a wooden/woolen/beeswax item to be found. My kids play with Legos more than any other toy, and fortunately, they are made of ABS plastic, which is of pretty low toxicity concern. As for…

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…

The Pendulum Swings: Breastfeeding

The Pendulum Swings: Breastfeeding

You know how we feel about breastfeeding here at Gimme the Good Stuff. Our president, Maia James, breastfeeds her kids until they are pushing three. She has written about why she thinks the benefits of breastfeeding have not been overstated, despite headlines to that effect last year. And whenever we talk about the best formulas out there, it’s…

Paleo Carrot Cake Recipe (and My Take on the Caveman Diet)

Paleo Carrot Cake Recipe (and My Take on the Caveman Diet)

When my first grandson, Felix, turned two, we shared our favorite sprouted carrot cake recipe on this blog (Maia made the cake for that party). When Maia’s second baby, Wolfie, turned one a few weeks ago, I offered to make the cake (Maia is quite busy with Gimme the Good Stuff and two active boys out of…

The Truth About Organic Dry Cleaning

The Truth About Organic Dry Cleaning

As you probably know, traditional dry cleaning involves toxic chemicals. Dry cleaners use tetrachloroethylene (commonly known as “perc”), which is classified as a probable human carcinogen, with exposure conferring an increased risk of cervical and esophageal cancers, lymphoma, vision problems, and Parkinson’s disease. Perc enters the bloodstream via respiration or through skin absorption, and it ends up in the…

Indoor Gardening for City Kids

Indoor Gardening for City Kids

A version of this post appears on our blog on The Huffington Post. Last weekend, my parents came to visit, and my dad brought an indoor vegetable garden for Felix. It was such an incredible surprise for all of us, and again, I was reminded that my son has the world’s best grandparents. We live in…

Safe Teether Guide

Safe Teether Guide

UPDATED: October 2016 A Waldorf School Fantasy… Before I gave birth the first time, I had visions of a nursery filled with toys that were exclusively produced in Europe (preferably by hand) with nary a Fisher-Price label in sight. I pictured blocks made of unfinished hunks of oak, sheepskins for “activity mats,” faceless woolen gnomes,…

My 2.5-Year-Old Is Sleeping Through the Night (Sorta)

My 2.5-Year-Old Is Sleeping Through the Night (Sorta)

As I’ve mentioned before, Felix still wasn’t sleeping through the night after his second birthday, and it seemed like it wasn’t going to happen any time soon. I love co-sleeping, and most nights, despite Felix’s continued desire to nurse frequently, it has been a pleasant experience–although in truth there have been many nights that were…

The Suzannegelist, Healthy Living Expert

The Suzannegelist, Healthy Living Expert

I have great news! My amazing mother has decided to join me in this endeavor and beef up Gimme the Good Stuff. 8 Things You Need to Know About “The Suzannegelist” With her incredible knowledge of alternative living and health, as well as her unique ability to entertain Felix while I write, we will be…