Dry shampoo is a common necessity these days. We live in a fast-paced world, and if you’re a busy mom, you likely use it on a fairly regular basis. As a curly girl with 2C/3A hair, I use dry shampoo at least once per week. Unfortunately, however, many dry shampoos can have some nasty chemicals …
As a parent to a little one in diapers, you likely know the cost that comes along with them. Let’s not forget how many times they have to be changed and the amount of garbage that adds up too. We know that you are stretch thinned as a parent, which is why we are giving …
One day, when my first daughter was very young (she was probably about 6 months old), I was cleaning up the bathtub after bath time. I grabbed her rubber ducky and squeezed it to get all of the water out. Well, the water came out… and so did a bunch of black mold. I was …
Is it time to shop for a new rug or did you just realize how toxic your old one is? Whether you are looking for a small rug or a larger non toxic area rug, this post is your one-stop-shop! You may not realize it, but even when you see rugs that are advertised as …
If you’re a makeup lover who regularly reads the ingredients on your products, you may have heard of mica before. It’s a very popular ingredient in makeup products (and many other things), but you may not know exactly what it is. Let’s dig into mica a bit further. What is it? Is it safe for …
Have you ever poked yourself in the eye when you are applying your eyeliner? We would say that this has happened to almost every woman who wears makeup. Not only does it hurt, but it starts to water, and during that time it becomes impossible to finish putting on eyeliner. At that moment, were you …
Take a look at nearly any wedding registry, and you’re likely to find some enamel cookware. Dutch ovens and braisers are extremely popular in kitchens across the globe, and many people consider them a “must have” item. Is enamel cookware safe though? Let’s take a look at how it’s made and what could be hiding …
I got my first period when I was 14. Many women get theirs even earlier than that. Since we spend over half of our lives with a menstrual cycle (don’t forget to track your periods!), we should be careful about what we use to take care of it. Part of that includes learning more about …
I found Act + Acre products a few months ago, and I was really excited to try them out. So far I’ve only used the dry shampoo for my curly (2C/3A) hair, but I’m excited to try some of their other products now too. If you’re interested in giving Act and Acre a try, I …
You may be wondering if it is even possible to fight acne with natural skincare products, and the answer is yes. But just like any other product on the market, there are a ton of brands to comb through, and their ingredient lists are even longer. What’s the next step after trying all of the …
Your baby spends 50% (or more) of his or her time sleeping. Since they spend so much time in their cribs, it’s important that their crib is safe and non-toxic. That’s why we’re looking at the best organic crib sheets today. {You may also want to check out our lists of favorite crib mattresses and …
If you have ever sat in a classroom with an old blackboard, you were probably excited when you were introduced to dry erase markers and the modern marker board. However, did you ever stop to wonder what dry erase markers are made of, how the fumes affect our health, and what actually makes dry erase …
