Jul 9, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Natural deodorant can help you stay smelling fresh all summer long. Traditional deodorant can contain harmful chemicals like parabens, artificial fragrance, and triclosan. While natural deodorant won’t completely stop you sweating like antiperspirant does, it will...
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 26, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
School’s out for the summer and we’re officially swapping out backpacks for shades, sunscreen and the good ole’ grill. Yep, you heard us right, we’re firing up the grill and believe it or not, no meat is involved. Trying your hand at...
Jun 26, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
the next time you fire up the grill! We love grilling vegetarian dishes just as much as we love grilling meat. Plus, eating less meat is a great way to combat climate change! Our graphic has some quick guidelines on how long to grill veggies. Guidelines are minutes...
Jun 25, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
That’s why we’ve rounded up our favorite outdoor tableware options that are free from melamine and other plastics! a) @corelledining Santorini Dinner Plates b) @target Hearth & Hand Enamel Dinner Plates c) @ikeausa Egendom Plates and Bowls d) @bamboomn...
Jun 24, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But we’re not complaining ! Before you fire up the grill for your next cooking session, we have some non-toxic tips in the link in bio and one important one below: Overcooked or burnt meat has been linked to cancer because it raises the amount of PAHs and HCAs on...
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 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,...
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...
