Years ago, I wrote a blog post about the importance of clean and nontoxic household cleaning products. In that post, I touched upon detergent, but I don’t think I gave detergent its due. For that matter, it’s also not just about detergent. There are also dryer sheets, fabric softeners, and spot cleaners that are all
I was on the pill for a very long time, and basically, one day almost 3 years ago now, I decided I no longer wanted to be on the pill. So, after my last withdrawal bleed almost 3 years ago, I stopped taking the pill. I was a tad nervous to go off the pill because
I am on a mission to live a less toxic life, but it’s really difficult to do that sometimes. I read labels, and I decide what to buy based on those labels. And I rely on my original read of those labels when I continue to purchase these items. However, like the FDA, businesses also
Candles are associated with decadence and relaxation. They fill your home with different scents and warmth. Who doesn’t love to crawl up with a good book at the end of the night next to a lit candle? Or, what about lighting candles for a dinner with your loved ones? What would you say if I
We all have microwaves in our homes. They are basically a 21st century convenience, and some may even say microwaves are the best invention since sliced bread. And don’t get me wrong, I agree. Microwaves are truly an amazing invention, and I really do love a good microwave. I may not love microwaves as much
What is BPA? BPA stands for Bisphenol A. It is an industrial chemical that is found in most plastics and epoxy resins. It is used in those products because it is useful in hardening plastics. BPA is specifically found in polycarbonate plastics, which are often used to store food and drinks. Epoxy resins are used
I am definitely on a cookwares kick, which means I want to pass all of my knowledge on to you all, because all of your healthy cooking and buying organic, grass fed and wild foods are for naught if your cookware and utensils are latent with toxic, crap ingredients. Basically, modern plastic and silicone cooking
As I have said time and time again, my family and I swapped out our toxic cleaning supplies for nontoxic and/or cleaner products. I traded my mainstream skincare and beauty routine for a nontoxic and clean routine, and we all upgraded our supplements and chose to go gluten free. Also, we all try to buy
INGREDIENTS CHICKEN: 1-pound organic chicken breasts (cut into cubes)1 tablespoon avocado oil1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice2 cloves garlic (minced)1 tablespoon dried oregano1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper TOMATO CUCUMBER SALAD: 2 organic tomatoes (chopped)½ large organic english cucumber (chopped)¼ red onion (chopped)1 tablespoon dried oregano1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon extra virgin olive
Toothpastes can have some of the most questionable ingredients of any product, and you definitely swallow and ingest at least some of your toothpaste twice a day every day—assuming you brush your teeth as advised by your dentist. So, it’s best if you use a nontoxic toothpaste when brushing your teeth. Some of the toxic
