Bamboo is a remarkable renewable resource for everyday products like kitchen utensils, cutting boards, pot scrappers and disposable plates. You could say bamboo is the ‘poster child’ of renewable materials for its versatility and range of application. However, as with any material, there are varying degrees of quality that we would like to …
Organic & Non-Toxic Gardening–Tips & Resources for a Chemical-Free Garden
Growing a garden is a great way to beautify your home, have control over your food supply, and save money on groceries. Gardening is also good for your mental health because it increases beneficial bacteria inside your body. But there is a dark side to gardening because not all gardening products are equal. There are several precautions to take if …
How Toxic Is Your Toilet Paper? Investigation of Brands
What are you wiping your bottom with? When it comes to toilet paper brands, most people focus on quality & comfort. If you are into green & non-toxic living, you'd likely select a recycled brand to be more sustainable. But did you know that your toilet paper could be treated with harsh chemicals regardless if it's "sustainable" or not? And …
Discover the Best Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaners & Which Brands To Avoid
There’s nothing like the ease and convenience of an all-purpose or multi-purpose cleaner to make dreaded house-cleaning chores a breeze. But there’s a price to pay for that convenience when it comes to the ingredients you use and the hormonal health of your family. Mamavation took a peek inside the ingredients in the most popular brands of these …
Best & Worst Organic Mattresses–The Wild West of Marketing Claims
It seems like every day I'm seeing a new organic mattress company pop up in my newsfeed. And now that there are so many, which are the best ones based on ingredients, trustworthiness, and certifications? This investigation wasn't easy because the organic mattress industry is really the wild west of marketing claims. How is an average person …
Is Your Laundry Detergent Toxic? Safe & Toxic Brands Washing Your Clothes
The thought of clean laundry brings to my mind fresh clothing and crisp linens with a snuggly bear touting a particular brand of fabric softener. But what they don't advertise is how these just-washed sheets & clothing are now covered in enough chemicals, toxins, and irritants to harm your family's hormones. It’s no wonder so many kids suffer …
Could Your Disposable Plates Be Making You Fat & Sick? These Brands Won’t.
Do you still use paper plates? Don't worry, we won't call the green police on you. But if you do, there is something you need to know. A dangerous chemical known as PFAS (short for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) was recently found in paper plates and other disposable food wares. These substances make your disposable plates, bowls, and …
Most of Your Small Kitchen Appliances are Toxic, Except For These.
I'm sorry. Most of your small kitchen appliances are toxic, but we searched through thousands of blenders, dehydrators, air fryers, multi-cookers, coffee makers, immersion blenders, waffle makers, pressure cookers, food processors, and baby food makers to find you the safest & nontoxic ones for your family. There are thousands of small kitchen …
Ultimate Cookware & Bakeware Product Investigation–Safest & Nontoxic Brands
There are hundreds of options of cookware, so which do you choose? It seems like every brand says they are healthy, non-toxic and safe, but are they really? The answer to that question is NO, they are not. So which brands are really safe? This investigation has been our most challenging so far. Not only do you need to be concerned by things like …
Try These 10 Waste-Free Products to Simplify Your Life & Go Plastic-Free
There are so many health benefits to implementing a waste-free life. From better mental health to better physical health, waste-free living is catching on as a way to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals and simplify your life. Results may vary, but families can also participate in this trend because the benefits are the same. Waste-free becomes …
Do You Have an Iodine Deficiency? These 7 Symptoms May Give Your a Clue
Iodine is an important part of your diet. Without iodine, you will have trouble producing much-needed hormones for your thyroid. And if you are not getting enough iodine, this can lead to an enlargement of the thyroid, called a goiter, & hypothyroidism. And if you are pregnant, this gets even more serious because children with severe …
Car Seat Investigation–Which Brands Contain Dangerous Fire Retardants?
Everyone needs an infant car seat when they have a baby. It's part of the law. But when it comes to babies and young children, harmful chemicals are more potent and far more dangerous. So who's looking out to make sure that harmful chemicals, like fire retardants, are not inside car seats off-gassing dangerous ingredients into their lungs? The …
