Jun 29, 2022Because Health
As many of us are headed back to the office, it’s time to get ready to start getting creative when it comes to packing lunches. Getting takeout for lunch every now and then is great, but it’s expensive and there’s just so much trash generated!...
May 25, 2022Because Health
Updated for 2022! We scoured the internet finding an assortment of safer and healthier ways to keep your leftovers and meal prep ingredients fresh. All of these options are sustainable, have many glowing reviews, and are easily available. We also have a roundup more...
Nov 17, 2020Because Health
Updated for 2020! Sometimes it feels really had to avoid plastic baby products. Take sippy cups for example, how do you find a cup that’s made from safe materials and doesn’t easily break?! That’s why we did the research and found our favorite non...
May 6, 2020Because Health
We know getting kids to eat at meal times can be a challenge, and that a lot of kid-friendly dinnerware is made from melamine. Why is it so hard to find a fun kid dinnerware that isn’t made from harmful materials?! We shouldn’t have to compromise health...
Feb 13, 2020Because Health
We’re all guilty of just letting our teething baby chew anything they can get their hands on. What’s the harm as long as it’s not a choking hazard? A little dirt is good right? Turns out, there are some common household items that you definitely...
Oct 10, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Remember when we found out that the BPA in plastics were actually endocrine disruptors that could lead to all sorts of yucky health effects like early onset puberty, mess with our hormones and even cause cancer (1)? Since that news, we’ve seen an abundance of...
Jun 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Popsicles are such a fun treat for adults and kids whenever it gets hot outside! We put together a fun graphic where you can make your own recipe for a healthy homemade popsicle, using whatever you have on hand. We make all sorts of popsicles from leftover fruit,...
May 14, 2019Because Health
Tired of changing and throwing away tampons or pads every month? Want a zero-waste alternative for your period? Heard of menstrual cups and period underwear, but not sure which one to pick? Well, look no further! We rounded up the 9 best-reviewed non-toxic menstrual...
Mar 4, 2019Because Health
Your vagina is one of the most absorbent parts of your body. That means they are very good at helping all kinds of chemicals enter your body, and often that they are pretty sensitive. You need a tampon that won’t leak and is comfortable. Not one made with...
Nov 8, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
What about what you will be baking all of those treats in? While your nonstick pans might seem like a no-brainer, give us a chance to talk you into some other options. Nonstick pans are often coated in PFAS chemicals, which, while magical at times, can also be pretty...
