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Simple Routines for a Cleaner, Healthier Home Without the Overwhelm
Living “clean” can sound like an all-or-nothing lifestyle, which is the mindset I started out with. I needed to have EVERYTHING toxin free, and I needed to swap it all, now. Over time, I learned that such a perspective was not sustainable, and I reluctantly moved to a more balanced approach. Over the course of more years, and three additional kids, it all started to click. My pantry may start out perfectly lined with glass jars, but keeping up with it over time can pose a cha


Practical Ways to Start Living Nontoxic
There’s a moment, often in motherhood, when you start to see things differently. You read a label. You learn about chemicals in your...


Losing Yourself in Motherhood Isn’t the Problem — It’s the Point
They say, “Don’t lose yourself in motherhood.”Like it’s something to fear. Like it’s a mistake you’ve made. Like there's something wrong...


Plants for Air Quality & EMFs
Years ago, I never had plants in my home. Why? Because I couldn't grow anything. I wasn't a fan of succulents, and I felt that growing...


8 Easy Kitchen Swaps in 2024
When starting off your nontoxic journey, it's important to consider what swaps you can make that will affect your every day life. Making...


Favorites Gift Guide
It's that time of year! If you're scrambling for last minute gift ideas for Christmas, Hanukkah or the New Year, check out these...


Men’s Gift Guide
Shopping for the men in your life can be tough - I swear I'm always scratching my head for ideas when it comes to good gifts, whether it...


Fragrant Laundry Detergent by Our Simple Homes
Laundry detergent that is naturally scented?! That’s right, it’s possible! I discovered Our Simple Homes earlier this year, and not only...


Alternatives to Botox
Have you received botox treatments in the past, or are you currently receiving them? As we know with any cosmetic procedure, there are...


Nontoxic Furniture Guide
Did you know that traditional furniture is made from conventional items that pose risks to our health? Most are coated in flame...


5 Ways to Rid Your Home of VOC's
Escaping the toxins you come in contact with every day, and going off the grid to live in an unfinished wood cabin in the middle of the...
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