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I have never been one to run to the medicine cabinet as soon as I get sick. (heck, I’m even stingy with Tylenol.) But it’s not because I’m a disbeliever in modern medicine; I’ve just found that many of the medicines we rely on to curb cold and flu symptoms are just cover-ups. In the … Read more

A good skin care routine always includes an exfoliation step, to get rid of dead skin cells and dirt and allow moisturizer to be more easily absorbed. A natural, sustainable loofah, dried from gourds, has been used for well over a hundred years to scrub our skin, but plastic bath poufs have become the more popular … Read more

So you’ve found the zero waste movement, and you’ve heard about toxic chemicals, problematic microplastics, and endangered marine life – but where do you go from here? Making the decision to switch to an eco-friendly, plastic-free, zero waste dishwasher detergent is an easy zero waste swap to make in your kitchen. It is low-effort but … Read more

While breastfeeding is a beautiful way to bond with your baby and give them a nutritious immunity boost, it can generate a lot of waste, including disposable breast pads, nipple cream containers, and breast milk storage bags. One of the easiest ways to reduce your waste as a breastfeeding mom is to ditch the baggies … Read more

Spring cleaning is something I’ve been itching to do for weeks now. There is something so therapeutic about throwing open the blinds, cranking up the music, and deep scrubbing the tile in my bathroom till it shines like the top of the Chrysler building (where my Annie fans at?!).  But for whatever reason, all those nasty bugs I was … Read more

With rising energy prices, growth in electricity consumption and an ever-nearing depletion of natural resources, there has never been a better time than now to discover new ways of conserving energy at home. Every little step we take, as individuals or collectively, can help to curb consumption and save energy. These actions can often be … Read more

As your child begins to transition from breastfeeding to drinking independently, it’s even more important to find them a sippy cup which isn’t harmful to their development, or their health. Unfortunately, this seemingly simple task can present parents with a challenge, as some cups, even today, are manufactured from materials that contain potentially harmful chemicals. … Read more

When you’re beginning your zero waste journey, one of the simplest places to start is in your kitchen. Nowhere else in the home do we see so much plastic packaging and single-use waste! And when thinking about simple swaps, your dish soap is a good place to begin. Zero waste dish soap not only reduces … Read more

There’s no denying that your new bundle of joy is bound to make a lot of mess, but it’s how you choose to contain it that can have a big impact on the health of your baby, the planet, your wallet, and your lifestyle. Taking care of your baby is just as important as taking … Read more