I’ve seen a lot of misinformation around the lead in KitchenAid Mixer Attachments, and wanted to put all this information together for you. There is no recall from KitchenAid. In their public statements they are denying there is any issue. The reports of lead in the attachments all stem from independent testing by Tamara Rubin […]
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There are 2 main options with children’s (12mo-14) pajamas: Flame Resistant or Snug Fit Why you should think twice about flame resistant ones: I’ve contacted multiple companies over the years asking how their sleepwear is flame resistant, and I’ve always received a vague answer. Answers included just that it’s not chemically treated, the fabric is naturally
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It’s National Lipstick Day, do you know what’s in your lipstick? Think about this: You kiss your babies. You kiss your significant other. You eat or drink something. You apply it multiple times a day. What you put on your body matters. It matters for your health and when it comes to lipstick, it matters for your family’s
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If your skin is regularly dry, my first recommendation is to look at your water, and filter if necessary. Even if you have softened water, city water can still be drying for our skin, hair and scalp.
In a perfect world, a whole house filter will resolve all your water issues for drinking, cooking, and bathing. I don’t have recommendations for whole house systems, as I recommend testing your water and seeing exactly what needs to be removed and going from there.
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Feminine Pads, Tampons, Reusable Cups, Period Proof Underwear, Cloth Pads What you use during your period could be affecting the length, flow and pain level you’re experiencing. While I haven’t found studies proving this, I have seen countless testimonials from women who regularly have long, heavy flows or debilitating pain see a noticeable difference when making this
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Like any post I share, I’m not telling you to use or not to use something. I’m giving you information to become an informed consumer, so you can make your own decisions and choose what you want for your family. If we don’t know risks associated with specific ingredients, how can we make the best choice? So
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Everybody knows sweets like cookies & cakes have sugar, but did you know it’s likely in your everyday staples too? You’ll find sugar in just about everything in your pantry unless you have been actively looking to avoid it. Pasta sauce, nut butters, packaged fruit, crackers, snack bars, and condiments all frequently have some sugar
What kid doesn’t love bubbles?! 🛁 Sadly, there are some big heavy hitters hiding in those bottles with smiling bubbles and cartoon characters. Your child’s pruney little fingers and toes are evidence of how long they’ve been soaking in alllll those ingredients. The heavy hitters include… Fragrance – potentially up to 3K undisclosed ingredients hiding
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Clean living has become a trendy phrase that can vary a bit depending who you talk to. I use ‘clean living’ and ‘toxin free living’ interchangeably as something is only clean if it is completely without toxins. Many times I hear something is “clean” and after checking the ingredients, I find it is only marginally
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