I have been really bad about posting. So bad, that when I read my old posts, I can see how rushed and not very thorough they are. So I wanted to take a moment to share a few more of our favorite products and some updates!
My little guy is now 2 1/2 years old. It's amazing how time flies. And we keep evolving. A very long while ago, I wrote a 3 part post on strollers. I'm happy to report that our little guy chose his very own Maclaren Volo and that's been going strong for a while. Our PVC free rain cover from Bumbleride is still in use but it's starting to tear a bit. I love it but I wish it was slightly longer and a bit more durable for NYC parents.
Teeth brushing is a very enjoyable experience for our boy with Earthpaste's Lemon Twist. It's made from Redmond clay, real salt and essential oils. We are coming up on having to go to the pediatric dentist time so I'm a bit anxious to see what the Doc says and also really scared of having the dreaded fluoride discussion.
Mr. Husband and I are very much less stinky with Bubble and Bee's cream deodorants. I adore Bubble and Bee. Their products are fantastic and they do a ton of chemical research. Stop by, get a deodorant or two and read about their chemical of the day. They also sell Earthpaste, so huge plus. An even huger plus is that if your deodorant doesn't work for you, they will send you a free replacement of a different version of which they have many - sticks, creams and sprays! Mr. Husband alternates between cream and spray depending on how rushed he is.
Our little one has also moved up into his very own toddler bed (aka converted crib)!! We never used blankets before, so this one was a bit tricky. We ended up getting a set on super duper sale on Amazon and he is now sleeping with a super soft set of Summer Infant organic sheets and comforter for only $50. It matches his room, he loves the look and feel. The only downfall is, we never used a pillow before, so started out with the Naturepedic toddler pillow (with it's hefty price tag). The set only comes with a standard pillowcase. I may take it to my sewing machine for a bit of trimming but in the meantime, I made him one pillowcase out of cotton flannel and am planning on making two more with cute organic cotton fabrics I got from Etsy (also on sale)!
Mr. Husband and I are also contemplating our own online store in which we will sell the products we've road-tested love and thoroughly endorse. More on that one later!
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Sunday, August 12, 2012
My Summertime Favs
Well I promised a write up on all the new fun stuff we've been trying out and though these are not all specifically summer related, we just happened to be giving them a try this season.
For the Baby...
My favorite eco-friendly diaper (with the exception of the 2 cloth swim diapers we own) would have to be the Honest Company's. I had a sample and loved them. But we won't subscribe because they are really pricy, even with the wipes.
The runner up is Nature Babycare. They are so soft and cloth-like and provide more coverage than the 7th Gen dipes, however there were 2 flaws in the package we purchased. 1-The cloth-like material tore easily and 2-Several of the diapers were missing the enclosure tab across the front. We did receive a new package from Nature Babycare, so good Customer Service there but I'm wary of subscribing to them because of this may be a problem in the future. They are chlorine free, use NO plastics or perfumes and they also have a cute leaf pattern on them.
And finally, 7th Gen. Not my favorite as far as material feel but they work well. They give our little guy "saggy butt" though. But they work and are the most cost effective. I'm not fond of the fake tan color or the Lorax but am living with it.
Our recent favorite diaper cream is Eco-Store USA's Baby Nappy Balm. This stuff is amazing - we buy 2 at a time, one for home, one for the diaper bag. It's a combination of natural oils and zinc with no preservatives. We buy direct from the store, where it is much cheaper. Heals diaper rash in day without the addition of nasty chemicals.
In the world of sunscreens, we are still loving Elemental Herbs for Kids. It's not greasy or powdery and works great. I have yet to try fan favorite Badger, but that is only because I shy away from anything that needs to be really rubbed in, it's hard enough getting anything on our squirmy 16 month old.
For the Mama...
I am in love with Zoya's nail polish in Wednesday. It is almost a greenest turquoise - my hubby calls it "institutional green." But I really like it. Plus it goes on nice and looks professional. It is free of the Toxic Trio and other contaminants. And it has yet to chip 2 weeks in! I'm excited to try more of their colors but for now, I really like rocking the green!
For the Daddy...
I think my husband's quest for a natural deodorant that works for him was settled when he found the Rock Spray for men. It's the Crystal Rock's normal spray deodorant with a mix of "natural" blends to give them a more manly fragrance. And it really works. He likes it, I like it.
For the Baby...
My favorite eco-friendly diaper (with the exception of the 2 cloth swim diapers we own) would have to be the Honest Company's. I had a sample and loved them. But we won't subscribe because they are really pricy, even with the wipes.
The runner up is Nature Babycare. They are so soft and cloth-like and provide more coverage than the 7th Gen dipes, however there were 2 flaws in the package we purchased. 1-The cloth-like material tore easily and 2-Several of the diapers were missing the enclosure tab across the front. We did receive a new package from Nature Babycare, so good Customer Service there but I'm wary of subscribing to them because of this may be a problem in the future. They are chlorine free, use NO plastics or perfumes and they also have a cute leaf pattern on them.
And finally, 7th Gen. Not my favorite as far as material feel but they work well. They give our little guy "saggy butt" though. But they work and are the most cost effective. I'm not fond of the fake tan color or the Lorax but am living with it.
Our recent favorite diaper cream is Eco-Store USA's Baby Nappy Balm. This stuff is amazing - we buy 2 at a time, one for home, one for the diaper bag. It's a combination of natural oils and zinc with no preservatives. We buy direct from the store, where it is much cheaper. Heals diaper rash in day without the addition of nasty chemicals.
In the world of sunscreens, we are still loving Elemental Herbs for Kids. It's not greasy or powdery and works great. I have yet to try fan favorite Badger, but that is only because I shy away from anything that needs to be really rubbed in, it's hard enough getting anything on our squirmy 16 month old.
For the Mama...
I am in love with Zoya's nail polish in Wednesday. It is almost a greenest turquoise - my hubby calls it "institutional green." But I really like it. Plus it goes on nice and looks professional. It is free of the Toxic Trio and other contaminants. And it has yet to chip 2 weeks in! I'm excited to try more of their colors but for now, I really like rocking the green!
For the Daddy...
I think my husband's quest for a natural deodorant that works for him was settled when he found the Rock Spray for men. It's the Crystal Rock's normal spray deodorant with a mix of "natural" blends to give them a more manly fragrance. And it really works. He likes it, I like it.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Rate Your Makeup (and your deodorant, toothpaste, lotion, baby products etc...)
The reason I am starting this blog is to help point others towards the invaluble resources I have found in this journey of mine.
I want to take a moment to introduce the EWG's Skindeep website to those of you who do not know about it. Skindeep has been my go-to these days to check up on products. I often do this before purchasing.
Basically, you can look up any personal care product that you use or are thinking about using and you will get a score from 0-10 on it's toxicity. 0 being low hazard and 10 being, well, HIGHLY hazardous. I've found this to be a great asset in my research and hope it will come in handy for you as well.
Some of my other favorite go-to sites include Safe Mama - ample amounts of research and cheat sheets to help you wade through the sea of safe and natural products; The Soft Landing and Bubble and Bee (more info to fascinate you plus they also make the deodorant that my husband is currently using). And last but not least, Amazon, because I consider Amazon the master of user reviews.
Enjoy!
I want to take a moment to introduce the EWG's Skindeep website to those of you who do not know about it. Skindeep has been my go-to these days to check up on products. I often do this before purchasing.
Basically, you can look up any personal care product that you use or are thinking about using and you will get a score from 0-10 on it's toxicity. 0 being low hazard and 10 being, well, HIGHLY hazardous. I've found this to be a great asset in my research and hope it will come in handy for you as well.
Some of my other favorite go-to sites include Safe Mama - ample amounts of research and cheat sheets to help you wade through the sea of safe and natural products; The Soft Landing and Bubble and Bee (more info to fascinate you plus they also make the deodorant that my husband is currently using). And last but not least, Amazon, because I consider Amazon the master of user reviews.
Enjoy!
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