Chances are, you use a cutting board almost every day to prep your meals ‍ . A plastic cutting board may seem like less of a hassle than wood, but wood is actually better for your health and the environment!

Wood is better than plastic at staying clean because it has natural antimicrobial properties and a surface bacteria doesn’t like growing on. Plus, as a plastic cutting board gets worn down, little plastic pieces can break off any may end up in your dinner . Link in...

Baking soda: the unsung hero of the kitchen.

‍ From cleaning to baking chocolate chip cookies, this non-toxic ingredient can do it all. We know you rushed out to get a new box after our post on Monday, so here are some more helpful tips on baking soda uses: ⁣ 1. Baking soda is an awesome way to wash fruit and...

Trash stinks.

There’s no way around it . Instead of reaching for a scented trash bag to hide the smell, why not try baking soda? Scented trash bags (obviously) include fragrance, and fragrance can be made from some pretty nasty chemicals. Baking soda is a completely non-toxic and...

Week 2’s #BHchallenge coming at ya’.

This week the challenge is to pack a plastic-free lunch. Packing a plastic-free lunch is healthier, even if it’s some leftover cheesy pizza, cause you are avoiding all sorts of extra packaging materials that can leave yucky chemicals in your food. Plus, those piles of...