Lots of conventional house cleaning products out there are full of nasty and often unnecessary chemicals. Unless you are deep cleaning a severely neglected and filthy house, you don't need all of that. Read more to learn what products you can use instead to keep your house in tip top shape naturally and avoid all the nasty ingredients in conventional products.

While most products do have ingredients that provide specific functions in very effective ways, they either also have a lot of other ingredients that are not only not necessary but potentially harmful, or they just aren’t the only option. So what can you use instead to keep your house clean while avoiding nasty chemicals?

There's a lot of debate in natural circles on the internet about TCF vs. ECF diapers. Does it make a difference? Is it worth the money? Should there be any chlorine in diapers?

In this review of the topic, I want to bring research into the equation so you can understand the reality of TCF vs. ECF diapers and make the best decision for your family.

I recently provided a deep dive into the materials in diapers as well as how I would generally rank a diaper based on the ingredients. Today I am going to use the categories I laid out in that post to rank popular diaper brands.

This is a diaper ranking based off science with a lot of helpful information for you to make a good choice for your family.

Today I’m going to try to bring you a few alternatives that may be able to replace some of your Halloween favs! There are a ton of new options that have come out over the last few years for candy that is so much better for you than the stuff we grew up with as kids. It’s still candy and not good for you, but a lot of alternatives have eliminated the unnecessary addition of artificial colors and some other ingredients consumers have grown to consider unsafe. 

Believe it or not, there is a big debate in some corners of the internet about the safety of diaper materials. There are concerns that some materials are toxic and a lot of people utilize certain diapers to try to minimize toxin exposure for their babies.

Some diapers potentially contain chemicals that are not safe for humans but are also allowed in various products up to certain levels as governed by agencies like the FDA. But the conversation is a little muddy and not always based on science, so I want to take my research lens to it.

Not only is it common knowledge that too much sugar is bad for us and our teeth, but most of us also know that most of the candies you find at the grocery store are full of terrible amounts of sugar as well as a long list of other questionable ingredients.

These days, there are even a few new options for candies that are supposed to be healthier versions of some of the candies you love. Today we’re going to dive into some of the problems with candy as well as information about the current alternatives and best practices around candy consumption.

If you’ve been around the natural living space for a while, you’ve probably heard of or even used activated charcoal products in a couple different areas. Probably the most common products I’ve seen charcoal in are toothpastes and facial cleansers. What you may not know is that activated charcoal is frequently used in hospital settings to treat acute overdoses of various drugs. 

Now we have this product, bamboo charcoal air purifier bags. What’s the point? Are they effective? Should you be using bamboo charcoal in your house? Keep reading to find out. 

Activated charcoal products have been hot in the natural health and wellness arena for quite a while. Companies make a lot of claims about charcoal’s ability to cleanse your body and detoxify your system. 

If you evaluate what activated charcoal does on a physical and chemical level, the claims make sense. But do they translate to the current uses of charcoal in cosmetic and personal care products?

To understand this, let’s dive into what activated charcoal is, how it works, and how it is applied today, as well as what research exists to back up these applications!

While I cannot resist a good fall themed candle around this time of year, I do tend to limit my use of candles due to concerns about the low levels of toxic chemicals candles emit. One of my favorite ways to bring the cozy smells into my home without candles is to diffuse essential oils. 

Today I’m going to share with you my favorite fall essential oil blend recipes that can be used in the diffuser, a reed diffuser, a natural room spray or even in a perfume-type roll on.

Though the evidence is preliminary, it is a growing concern that even small exposures to EDCs can cause negative health impacts, especially related to the endocrine system and any function that has to do with hormones. There is quite a lot of talk about the difference between what the governing bodies of product safety call “safe” and what may be impacting us that technically falls within those limits.

If this is something that concerns you, you may be looking to remove odors and add wonderful scents to your home without risking chemical exposure at all. After all, there are plenty of options for this that do not involve chemicals. 

If you want your house to smell good, you can’t just cover up bad smells, you have to remove them. I think this is a step a lot of people miss. You can only make a litter box room smell so good if you aren’t also cleaning it regularly and eliminating most of the cat box smell in the first place. 

While there are lots of products out there full of chemicals, you may be interested in deodorizing your home naturally, without all the noxious chemicals. If you’re looking for ways to deodorize your home naturally, keep reading for my best tips. Luckily, they’re super easy and mostly incredibly cheap!

Are you interested in barefoot wear but worried about finding options that are stylish and nice to your wallet? If so, I’m glad you found this post because I spent hours exploring the options for you and compiling my top picks so you don’t have to.

As with any supplement on the market, there are major claims about what they will do to improve your life. Let’s take a look at the most popular ones for colostrum supplements.

The most wide-spread claims about colostrum supplements purport that they will improve your gut health, strengthen your immune system, aid in muscle recovery, boost health at a cellular level, and improve your hair and skin. Let’s evaluate a little closer what these claims mean exactly and if there’s any evidence to support them.

What do pediatricians recommend for early footwear? What does science say about footwear and child foot development? What are the best style shoes for my new walker? Let’s find out.