Safe Deodorant Guide
The good news is that there are a ton of safe, natural deodorants to choose. They come in sticks, jars, roll-ons and sprays. And, yes, many of them actually work. Here is how to find them.
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22 Earth-Friendly Swaps for 2022
One of my goals for 2022 is to up my Green game. My home doesn’t have many products with toxins in them (although I’m far from perfect), but I want to do better by our planet. Below are 22 easy product swaps you can make that will reduce waste–please share your own ideas in the…
Top Posts & Products of 2021
As I always do during this final week of each year, I’m looking back to see what content you guys liked best and which products you bought most. We do this to give us direction on what products we should investigate, which guides to update, and any new #goodstuff we want to put in our…
2021 Non-Toxic Gift Guide
This year, because of delayed delivery times from most stores, we are publishing our gift guide as we go, instead of all at once. (Make sure you’re following us on IG and FB so you find out as soon as roll these out.) Our guide highlights gifts from brands that are committed to toxin-free, Earth-friendly…
E-Cloth Glass Polishing Microfiber Cloths (Assorted Colors)
Apply the brilliance of the E-Cloth Glass & Polishing Cloth anywhere you want a shiny, happy ending to chores — without using blue mystery sprays and paper towels.
Private Consultations with Maia (In Person) – 90 Minutes
Maia consults on skincare, cleaning products, and furniture, as well as pregnancy, infant, and parenting concerns. After you place your order, Maia will contact you personally to schedule your 90-minute appointment time (to be done via phone or Zoom, depending on your preference).
Private Consultations on Healthy Living with Maia – 60 Minutes
Maia now offers one-on-one virtual consults on healthy living–or even in-person if you live in or around New York City! Maia consults on skincare, cleaning products, and furniture, as well as pregnancy, infant, and parenting concerns. After you place your order, Maia will contact you personally to schedule your 60-minute appointment time (to be done via phone or Zoom, depending on your preference).
12 Little Ways You Can Help Save the Earth
I started Gimme the Good Stuff in 2010 with the goal of helping families get rid of toxins in their homes–without going full DIY or crazy with anxiety! Fortunately, most of the things we do to reduce our own toxic burden also benefits the planet–natural cleaning products tend to be friendlier to our waterways than…
2020 Non-Toxic Gift Guide
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…
E-Cloth Home Cleaning Set (8 Pack)
The E-Cloth Home Cleaning Cloth 8-Pack are a real commitment to chemical free cleaning at great value. All the cloths remove grease, dirt and over 99% of bacteria – with just water.
Non-Toxic Hand Sanitizer Guide
1. All Good / 2. for:good / 3. Soapwalla/ 4. Lumion/ 5. Aura Cacia Research provided by Michael Hopkins, PhD So you’re looking for non-toxic hand sanitizer…You’ve come to the right place! But buckle up, my friend, because there is a lot of info in this guide! (That’s what I get every time I hire Dr….
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 filter Pulling together this list of all the non-toxic baby registry items a conscious parent could possible want was fun!…
Noleo 3-in-1 Diaper Rash Cream
Noleo 3-in-1 is a diaper cleanser and moisturizer that prevents diaper rash and reduces redness. Environmentally friendly and long lasting, each bottle of Noleo contains 150 pumps and should last approximately one month. Each bottle will replace and eliminate up to 150 non-biodegradable wet wipes. Use with Noleo Organic Cotton Pads. Instead of using a…
Safe All-Purpose Cleaner Guide
1. Attitude / 2. Aunt Fannie’s / 3. Branch Basics / 4. CleanWell / 5. Eco-Me / 6. Force of Nature / 7. MamaSuds Natural all-purpose cleaner is the bottle I reach for most often (besides maybe the wine bottle, hehehe). My kids are charged with cleaning more and more as they get older, and…
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…
Non-Toxic School Supplies
A lot of effort goes into keeping kids safe in school–from sprinkler systems to spongy “concrete” under the jungle gym. If you’re a reader of this blog, you are probably worried about other dangers—and specifically toxins–that might be found in your children’s school. Not all of this can be easily controlled, but you might as…
Why Your Hand Sanitizer Doesn’t Stop the Flu (and Might Make You Sick)
Despite my longtime annoyance with Purell-toting moms, once I had my own children I found myself–to my horror–becoming something of a germaphobe. When my sons are sick, we all suffer–they miss school, I can’t work, and no one sleeps. I’m judicious with the use of fever reducers and painkillers (here’s why), so some level of…
5 Strategies for Staying Healthy During the School Year
Every year when school starts, the runny noses and illnesses begin, too. I used to be a classroom teacher, and I saw it every year. Are you already fed up with the endless runny noses, coughs, and (worst of all) stomah bugs? Do you feel like you’re just bracing yourself for the next illness to…
Plastic-Free Lunch Packing Supplies for School
Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about back-to-school? I think some of you have may have even already started?! Talk about waaaaah! In my kids’ public school in Brooklyn, teachers collect money at the beginning of the year to pay for supplies, which makes life easier for sure. All I have to…
2015 Nontoxic Holiday Gift Guide
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!…
Spotlight on Phenoxyethanol
What is Phenoxyethanol? Also known as Ethylene Glycol Monophenyl Ether, phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative used in consumer products and pharmaceutical drugs. Where You’ll Find Phenoxyethanol & Why It’s Sneaky You’ll find phenoxyethanol in personal care products including makeup (e.g. eye shadow, foundation, and mascara) and moisturizers as well as skin- and hair-care products for…
Green Goo Heals Sore, Raw Noses from Spring Colds
Sorry for the lack of new blog posts this and last week! Our family business has been suffering from a multi-generational cold from hell. It started with our shipping manager’s grandson, and quickly spread to my mom, then onto my children and then me. From there, I infected nearly everyone I came into contact with–it…
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser: Is it Toxic?
My client looked sheepish as she swung open the door to the closet that held her cleaning supplies. We had just been through her pantry, where all of her stored foods–exclusively organic items, of course—were housed in glass tubs…from quinoa to oat groats to seaweed, nothing lived in a plastic container of any kind. After moving…
7 Ways to Enjoy a Cold or Flu
Here it is again, that time of year when kids seem to be sick more often than they are well. Maia’s baby, Wolf, is only 4 months old, and the poor guy has already had at least four colds, courtesy of his big brother, Felix. Maia asked me to share, from my perspective as a…
The Best Diaper Rash Cream Guide
1. Green Goo / 2. Babo Botanicals / 3. Earth Mama / 4. California Baby / 5. Poofy Organics We were pretty lucky in the diaper rash department, but if your baby is afflicted, you’ll want to find an organic diaper cream without chemicals (common culprits are parabens and BHA). Do Cloth Diapers Prevent Diaper Rash? My hunch is that cloth diapers are less likely to cause…