If you’re looking to give only Good Stuff this holiday season, here are some of our favorite gift ideas for everyone on your list. For Toddlers & Kids Natural Paint Kit Non-toxic, environmentally-friendly, and compostable. The best part? It’s made with fruits and veggies and the paints smell delicious! Real Rubby Ducky No phthalates here!…
Written by Maia, President You probably know that some plastic toys—like the now infamous rubber ducky—contain the hormone-disrupting, birth-defect-causing, probably-carcinogenic plasticizers known as phthalates. You may have even heard that this group of chemicals is also found in the fragrance of your favorite personal care products. Most of my clients are surprised to learn, though, that the…
Comet disinfectant cleanser is just one of several products sold that are meant to “gently” scour our bathtubs, showers, sinks, and tile. Others include Ajax, SoftScrub, and more. These cleaners are effective because they rely on chlorine bleach, and/or a bunch of other chemicals that are often not even listed on the label (which is…
I recently wrote this article for my Huffington Post blog. If you’re like me, you’re already failing at most of your New Year’s resolutions (I’m still not making my bed every day, and I haven’t been to a yoga class yet in January). One goal that I am tackling in earnest? Banishing phthalates from my home once and for all….
We hope the following 22 ideas will help you celebrate mothers and mother figures in a creative, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly way. From innovative self-care essentials to sustainable home decor, each item below has been handpicked by Maia–a few are available in our store and the rest are from brands we love and trust. When…
I know you’re here to find the best non-toxic sunscreen. But, I actually believe we should let our kids (and ourselves) experience small amounts of sunlight on bare skin. Vitamin D is important! Of course, it’s not always possible to get just ten or fifteen minutes of sun each day. Fortunately there are a bunch…
When it comes bar soap, the good news is that there are tons of safe options for organic soap. The bad news is that many of these soaps are difficult to find, as they are produced by small manufacturers and not sold in most drug or grocery stores. Thank goodness for Dr. Bronner’s (see review…
Even as a breastfeeding mom, I wanted to find the best non toxic baby bottles to have on hand. (The hope was that my babies would accept nighttime bottles of pumped milk from my husband, although this didn’t exaaaactly turn out to be the case.) 1. Pura Stainless / 2. Como Tomo / 3. Natursutten / 4. Evenflo / 5. Klean Kanteen / 6….
Most traditional air fresheners contain chemicals that aren’t labeled. Here’s our guide to non-toxic, natural air fresheners.
Our Oat Milk Guide will help you find the best store-bought oat milk. I prefer oat milk over many plant-based milks. The biggest problem with oat milk is that it typically has more carbohydrates and sugars than other plant-based milks.
A small ceramic teapot that’s big on style. Note the ergonomic handle, the sexy little drip-proof spout, and the micro-perforated stainless-steel filter.
This neat stainless steel Tea Strainer is an instant favorite. The laser-perforated strainer sits inside any mug in your kitchen for steeping your loose leaf tea.
The ultimate tea infuser travel mug for wherever life takes you. Designed with the go-getters in mind, it’s 100% leak-proof, has perfected flow control, and allows you to start or stop your iced or hot tea infusion wherever you are.
It’s one of those everyday essentials–and one that goes in our mouths–so I’m not surprised that so many of you are interested in finding the best non-toxic toothpaste.
Whether you’ve already set goals for the year or want some inspiration to do so, here are some of my favorite resources, ideas, and products for a healthy, sane 2024! If you’d like to: Eat better/lose weight… 1. The easiest (albeit priciest) route to a super clean diet is a fresh meal delivery service. My favorite…
Unfortunately, Prop 65 labels don’t tell you which chemical is present and in which quantity, if the amount is enough to pose a health risk, or if the route of exposure is likely or even possible.
Tea has many health benefits, but it can also be a source of toxins. But there a plenty of clean tea brands out there if you know where to look!
If you follow us on Instagram, you know that we enjoy alcohol–despite knowing that it is absolutely a toxin. The trick, we think, is to indulge in only high quality drinks, and to ben intentional about drinking (rather than cracking a beer every night just because you’ve finally had a chance to sit down. (Here…
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure page. Toys, 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…
I love decorating for the holidays–and it’s entirely possible to do so with natural, non-toxic decor! Here are four of my best natural holiday decoration ideas. 1) We get a real tree. I love to go to a tree farm–preferably an organic one!– and choose a beautiful evergreen tree. Yes, real trees are more work,…
this is a mild herbal detoxification that allows the body to effectively and sustainably eliminate toxins while reducing the risk of toxins recirculating.
Holy basil extracts are used in Ayurvedic remedies for common colds, headaches, inflammation, stomach disorders, and different forms of infection.
Welcome to your 2023 guide to finding the Good Stuff this holiday season! This guide will be growing daily, so you might want to sign up to get our emails letting you know when each new section drops. Eventually, this post will include 189 ideas to cover gifts for everyone we can think of. Every…
I wrote this Best Non Toxic Diapers Guide for the first time when Felix was still wearing them! My original introduction to this section read something like, “Sure, we all know we should use cloth diapers, but how realistic is that, especially here in New York City where many of us don’t even have washing…
The Cora Ball is a new kind of laundry ball. Inspired by the way coral filters the ocean, the Cora Ball collects our microfibers into fuzz we can see, so we can dispose of microfibers in the right way. At the same time, Cora Ball helps PREVENT microfibers from breaking off your clothes, reducing the total amount of microfibers produced and protecting your clothes.
Discovering inflamed patch of diaper rash on your baby is upsetting–it always made me wonder if I was eating something wrong (when breastfeeding) or feeding them something wrong, or using the wrong skincare products, or…. Basically, diaper rash was another rabbit hole of anxiety for me to fall into! Diaper rash isn’t a medical diagnosis…
For this version of the yogurt guide, we reviewed our 26 brands to find the healthiest yogurt.
From backpacks to erasers, and hand sanitizers to sandwich baggies, we’ve compiled 25 items that will have you all set for a non-toxic back to school season!
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