Ceramic cookware is mega-popular as a cooking surface in many kitchens. After consumers got wind that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) coatings like Teflon were not safe in cookware, ceramic cookware became more advantageous and demand increased. But this increase in demand for ceramic cookware has also created an industry that is …
Vanlife: 5 Sustainable and Non-Toxic Features
What's it like to forgo living in a house or apartment and instead live in a van? People across the United States are doing for several reasons like to save money, enjoy traveling, and be able to pick up and move when they please. But there are some couples, like Ashlee Rowland and her husband who are also ensuring their lifestyle is more …
25 Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Will Change Your Life
Apple cider vinegar is incredibly versatile and can be used in many way around your home. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest cookware without PFAS and nanoparticles, best organic mattresses, & best air purifiers, now join us as we bring you 25 ways that apple cider vinegar will change your life. Did you know that apple …
Best Organic & NonGMO Candy to Hand Out During Halloween 2019
Halloween is rapidly approaching and with the dancing skeletons, scary movies, and awesome decorations. But sometimes when it comes to the candy, which is a staple for kids, its a logistical nightmare for parents. With ever-increasing health epidemics of children, it can be hard to find as much joy in a bag of candy as you did when you were a kid. …
Could Widespread Glyphosate Contamination Be Fueling New Pea Allergy?
A pea protein allergy is rising in the United States and some experts are saying it could be linked to the rise in glyphosate in pea protein in food. Disappointing organic lab reporting showing adulterated ingredients have shaken consumer confidence in organic standards, but the rabbit hole goes a little further. You've trusted Mamavation to cover …
Add More Color & Beauty To Your Home With 20 Flowering Houseplants
I'm always looking for more ways to bring nature and fragrance into my home. Natural fragrance is safest because it doesn't come with a side of hormone disruption like synthetic fragrances. And houseplants are great for improved air quality. But the best part about flowering houseplants is how much beauty they bring into the home. You've trusted …
5 Daily Hacks To Include Reuse, Recycle, Reduce In Your Daily Life
There is no denying the fact that reducing the amounts of waste generated and protecting our environment from the serious threat that it is posing requires a community effort, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to improve the situation. Seemingly insignificant changes such as switching to cloth bags, reusing stuff, composting, installation of …
Oat Cereals & Granola Bar Product Investigation: Glyphosate Pesticide Levels in Popular Foods
Glyphosate is in the news yet again as the Environmental Working Group releases a study on everyday food products like oat cereals and granola bars that contain dangerous levels of the herbicide glyphosate. And with all the bad press on this dangerous chemical, it seems more people are heeding our indelible warnings. We're seeing all sorts of new …
Safer Pest Control: Toxic vs. Non-toxic Insect Repellant Brands Around Children
When the heat comes, so do the bugs. Summer fun can bring insects that love to bug you indoors and outdoors. But before you go head out to find a pesticide to deal with the situation, take a look at our latest product investigation on pest control. Most conventional pesticides are problematic because they contain hormone-disrupting chemicals that …
“Grab & Go” Food Investigation: Breaking Down Meal Replacement and Protein Bars
Do you eat protein bars? They can get addicting. Stash a bar at your desk, slip one into your purse, or have one handy in your gym bag for after your workout. Sometimes protein bars can be filled with filled with sugar and regret, while other times they are good in a pinch. But how to make sure your choice isn’t any better than that homemade …
How to Make Your Kids Enjoy Gardening Even in Winter
Gardening in the winter with kids is both fun and educational. They get to witness the natural growth of plants while also learning their importance. It’s easy to imagine hanging out with your kids in the garden when the sun is up during the spring and summer seasons. Still, what about the winter season? Yes, it is a cold season and is not the best …
Improve Your Winter Meals With These Vegetables
As the winter season approaches, you might be thinking of what winter meals you can prepare using your own homegrown crops. After all, winter isn’t the season when most vegetables are available for harvest. It's also a time to think about saving money with shopping looming and extra energy bills making their headway. While Mamavation brings you …