Sep 20, 2019Because Health
Make bath time extra fun with our non-toxic bath toy roundup! Lots of traditional toys (including that famous yellow rubber ducky) contain BPA, phthalates, or PVC. We knew there were better toy options out there, so we searched high and low to bring you the safest...
Sep 9, 2019Because Health
Have you ever had an ingredient go bad because you didn’t know what to cook with it? Or end up making so much pasta that your meal for one could now serve fifty? We’ve all been there. After spending years in the food industry, Alison Mountford saw...
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 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 +...
Jul 4, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We hope you have an awesome day! Who’s watching fireworks tonight? ! . . . .
Jul 3, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Looking for ideas on how to pass the time? Below are two of our favorite outdoor games the whole family can play! Ladder bean bag toss- so simple and fun! Set up your ladder and label each step with points (10, 20, 30, etc). Take turns throwing a bean bag to see...
Jun 20, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But the next time the pool is calling your name, consider sticking to an outdoor pool. Chlorine is added to swimming pools to disinfect the water. If an indoor pool isn’t ventilated well the chlorine can linger in the air, and too much chlorine can irritate lungs. An...
Jun 19, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
As kids spend more time at home, remember to dust more frequently . Normal household products can toxic chemicals like flame retardants, phthalates, and lead . These chemicals can drift out of the products and accumulate in household dust. To reduce the amount of dust...
Jun 17, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Why not make popsicles using a silicone/stainless steel tray?! We love a “choose your own adventure” recipe- pick a few flavors from as many categories as you like, blend together, and voila! a tasty treat. ⠀ What type of popsicle will you make? Let us...
Jun 16, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
We hope today is filled with as many dad jokes as possible! ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀