Jul 25, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We have a ton of tips on what to look for while shopping for a new rug! Below are our top three tips. Check out the link in bio for more! – Look for a rug that’s made from a natural fiber like wool , jute, sisal, organic cotton, seagrass, or mohair – If...
Jul 23, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But paint fumes can be overwhelming when painting indoors . Luckily, there are some safer paint options on the market and easy ways to reduce your exposure to paint fumes. Check out some tips below and link in bio for the full article ! ✔️ Look for paint with low...
Jul 22, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
This is a friendly reminder to look for a couch that doesn’t contain flame retardants. Once upon a time, couches were required to have flame retardant chemicals in them because they were thought to help stop/slow fires (spoiler: they don’t). But they DO have a lot of...
Jul 19, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Whether you’re painting your new house, or just giving your home a makeover, the satisfaction of a good paint job is SO real (hello to a new area of the house that is now instagrammable!). However, during the painting process, let’s be real, the paint...
Jul 19, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
#home, #interiordesign, #aesthetics, #piningforeverything. Can our homes literally please look like every decor hashtag we’ve ever followed on Instagram? Hands up if you think rugs are basically an expression of your soul, or if they’re a necessity in your...
Jul 16, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
DIY finger paint is a fun, non-toxic way to get creative! Take yogurt (we like nonfat greek yogurt) and divide it into small containers. Then mix some food coloring into each container. That’s all you need to have a fun, easy art project! Just make sure to save some...
Jul 12, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
If you have a little artist who’s still too young to know that paint isn’t food, you might want to consider making your own safe and edible paint. It might not surprise you that paints and other art supplies labeled as “non-toxic” might not...
Jul 8, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Making your own hair mask is super easy! Here are two of our favorites: -Take one egg yolk and mix with one tsp of honey. -Combine 1/4th cup apple cider vinegar, juice from 1 lemon, and 1 tsp honey. Leave each mask on for 30 minutes, then rinse out and shampoo +...
Jun 13, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But you might be handling some pretty harsh chemicals. Before you get crafty, make sure to check out our top safety tips on ways to stay safe during DIY projects. Link in bio for more !⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀
Jun 10, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Whether you’re inspired by a recent Etsy binge or are a Weekend Warrior who practically lives at Home Depot, DIY projects can be super fun and fulfilling. Before you get started on your next project, we have some tips on what chemicals to avoid, the safety...
