I’ll be the first to admit, certifications can make shopping a headache. I’m talking about all those official looking little seals on labels of products from food to cosmetics to clothing [...]
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My Cleaning Cabinet
Updated May 2020 - Because it’s been 8 years since I first published this and things have only gotten simpler.
Here’s what all the housecleaning info on my blog boils down to: in [...]
I was 20 when my grandfather Dr. Emanuel Bronner died from Parkinson’s Disease. I had spent his last two summers interning in the Dr. Bronner’s office, which was in his house. I was pe [...]
Sitting down around the dinner table is the single most important parenting act in my day. It’s not because of what we eat. It’s about the togetherness, facing each other, listening to eac [...]
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The Magic of the Arnica-Menthol Balm
The origin story.
A nondescript aluminum tub appeared on my desk, labeled in black marker, “#2.” No explanation. No instruction. I opened it and nearly rocketed out of my seat from th [...]
Cleaning just got a whole lot clearer.
On food, we are accustomed to seeing ingredient information. Turn that package over to see added sugars, added colors, allergens, weird chemicals [...]
