By far, one of the most difficult things for our family to give up when we switched to living a healthier, non-toxic lifestyle was scented candles. There’s just something incredibly calming and homey about a glowing candle and a slight scent wafting through the air. Unfortunately, the candles we used to use on a regular …
Chances are if you’re crafting with kiddos or wanting to transform your furniture after watching by a DIY video, your supply list is going to include acrylic paints. However, you may be wondering if acrylics paints are non-toxic and which brands are the best. We are covering all of your burning questions today! This post …
Did you know that aloe vera has been used for thousands of years in terms of medicinal uses? Another fun fact is that there are actually over 400 species of aloe plants, but the most common one is Aloe vera Burm. Summer is just around the corner. The season where we over-expose ourselves to the …
Underwear. Underpants. Undies. Panties. Drawers. No matter what you call them, most of us wear them on a daily basis. That’s why it’s extremely important to purchase safe fabrics that are good for your health and good for the environment too. We’ve made a list below of the best organic underwear brands, and we hope …
Let’s take things back to elementary school for a moment. Do you remember walking into art class and being completely inundated by the smells? I’m sure you realize now that the majority of those came from glue and paint. Those fumes can actually be quite harmful (which we’ll talk more about below), but thankfully, today …
As a parent, you’ve probably noticed the plethora of baby products on the market. There seem to be at least 50 different options to choose from in every category! While it’s easy to choose conventional products, because most base their choice on esthetics, what if you’re looking for something non-toxic? Non-toxic living can sometimes be …
Honey is a staple in our household. It’s a great natural sweetener, and it has great health benefits too. Not to mention that it’s delicious. Looking at all of the options that are available at the grocery store, I started to get curious about what kind of honey was best. I saw a lot of …
Plastic containers are so easy and convenient to use. We use them in our homes to carry our lunches and to store leftovers. Restaurants use them to store their prepped food for the next shift and to send them home with us when we order takeout. It’s okay to use plastic food storage containers as …
As I mentioned in my post about non-toxic paint for kids, my children (especially my oldest) are very artistic. Crayons are a staple in our house, and we go through them quickly. They’re given as birthday and Christmas presents, and we always carry them with us in the car and out to restaurants. When I …
Why do most people clean? Well, they want the area to be clean and get rid of any debris and bacteria! So if you are wanting your bathroom to be as clean as possible why would you use toxic chemicals? Somewhere along the way, we learned that the only way a solution can leave an …
My oldest child is quite the artist. She just adores coloring, drawing, and especially painting. She’s been like this since she was a baby. As she got older and I started this journey to creating a non-toxic home, I got really interested in whether the “non-toxic” paints we were letting her use were really non-toxic. …
You are through with conventional baby wipes, but carrying around wet washcloths is less than ideal! We get it. The next best option for your family may be biodegradable baby wipes! Choosing natural products can be tough because of the terminology and false claims. We’ve done the dirty work for you and found the best …
