Feb 12, 2021Because Health
No matter the season, we love iced coffee and cold brew. Does anyone else feel like coffee just tastes better iced? Our love for iced coffee knows no bounds, but recently we started noticing a lot of cold brew makers are plastic. That’s why we rounded up our...
Feb 10, 2021Sophie Boisseau
Now that we’re all working from home, it’s easy to get bored of our everyday homemade coffee routine. Sometimes we just want something different to wake us up in the morning or even a quick pick me up in the afternoon! That’s where canned coffee...
Nov 16, 2020Erica Chung, MPH
Real talk— polyvinyl chloride (or PVC for short), seems to be in practically everything, doesn’t it? If you walk down a random aisle in a store, you can find this material in upholstery, shower curtains, toys and even school supplies. You might be thinking, if...
Oct 28, 2020Katie Gao, MPH
Water filter pitchers are a commonplace household item that almost everyone has. These handy devices magically turn our tap water into crisp, fresh mountain spring water. Okay, that may be a slight exaggeration, but it does make it taste better! Since many water...
Sep 8, 2020Because Health
If you’ve read our pantry packaging materials article, you’ll know that all packaging is not created equally. Traditional food packaging like plastic and cans can contain harmful chemicals like BPA, phthalates, or PFAS. That’s why we recommend glass...
Mar 24, 2020Because Health
What’s better than having an indoor plant baby? How about one that gives you food? Since we are all spending more time at home these days and making less trips to the grocery store, it’s a perfect time to try your hand at some indoor veggies that you can...
Feb 25, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
Let’s face it… babies, toddlers, and even school-aged kids can be rambunctious at meal times. We’ll try anything to make mealtimes go a little more smoothly, including brightly colored bowls and plates with a fun kid-friendly design. But before your...
Feb 25, 2020Erica Chung, MPH
Bamboo dishes — you’ve probably seen them as a healthy and eco-friendly looking alternative to plastic bowls and plates. Maybe you’ve thought about investing in bamboo dishware for their hulk-like unbreakable properties. Or maybe you love them for their...
Feb 18, 2020Theo Loo, MS
Every year, over one million parade goers will fill the streets of New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday as it’s also known in the Christian calendar, is a day of feasting before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is known for many...
Jan 6, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Yoga is the perfect way to destress while still giving your body a good workout. It’s as beneficial for the mind as it is for the body! Plus, it doesn’t hurt that you don’t have to leave the house to practice it. But while yoga might be good for your...
