Sleeping on your side (SOS) is the best sleep position for pregnant women – especially your left side. The use of a pregnancy or body pillow helps to make this position more comfortable. I have compiled a list of some great options for pregnancy pillows. And because you should try to avoid synthetic materials and… Read More
Whether you suffer from a touch of “morning” sickness or you can’t hold anything down at all, you are probably desperate for some relief. Around 80% of pregnant women experience some sort of morning sickness. I was one of the unlucky few that was hit hard with severe morning sickness (also known as hyperemesis gravidarum).… Read More
The vagina (or hoo-ha as my two-year-old calls it) is not a part of the body that should be ignored. In my opinion, if you are going to use a natural product anywhere in or on your body, that should be priority number one. Menstrual cups are absolutely amazing (read more here about why you… Read More
If you have a baby and like to go to the pool, you are probably spending a fortune on swim diapers. Even if your baby doesn’t soil them, they are worthless once they get wet. And throwing diapers away isn’t the most eco-friendly choice. Not to mention, those disposable diapers are full of nasty chemicals such as… Read More
Natural lubricants aren’t exactly the first thing people start shopping for when they begin purging toxins from their personal care products. But they should not be overlooked – especially if a couple is trying to conceive. For more information, check out my post about the importance of using non-toxic lubrication and this post about choosing the… Read More
Choosing bath toys for my kids has always been a challenge for me. I prefer that my kids’ toys are safe, non-toxic and well-made – and this usually means plastic-free. But how do you find bath toys that are plastic-free??? Here is my list of 8 ideas for non-toxic bath play.
Don’t forget about new moms this Mother’s Day! I shared some free (or practically free) gift ideas for new moms earlier this week. Now, here is a list of ten gift ideas that can be purchased for new moms. Anything that saves mom time or makes her life a little easier will be appreciated. She works hard and deserves something nice!
There are so many options for school and art supplies that we can’t possibly feature them all! So we have put together a list of brands (to save you some trouble). Happy shopping! Binders and Folders Naked Binder – binders, folders and tabs that are made of 100% recycled material, 100% cotton cloth, and FSC-certified… Read More
There are so many options for lunch boxes and accessories that we can’t possibly feature them all! So we have put together a list of brands (to save you some trouble). Happy shopping! Lunch Bags and Boxes BaZura Bags – made by a women’s co-op in the Philippines using used drink containers Crocodile Creek –… Read More
There are so many options for green baby shoes that we can’t possibly feature them all! So we have put together a list of brands (to save you some trouble). Happy shopping! Aigle Rain Boots Bear Feet Shoes Bobka Baby Keen Kidorable Rain Boots Little Soles Livie & Luca Sanuk Simple Shoes Soft Star Shoes… Read More
