Posts in Conscious Living
The Best Organic Gluten Free Breads for Clean Eating

When it comes to our diets, gluten-free has become a popular term. We hear it a lot these days as it increasingly appears on grocery store shelves and restaurant menus. Gluten is often associated with bread because gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale (a hybrid of wheat and rye), ingredients typically used to make bread. Let's explore some of the best gluten-free options for organic bread.

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6 Non-Toxic Tea Kettles for a Cozy Cuppa in 2024

Tea kettles are a great option for quickly heating water to high temperatures for the perfect cup of tea. They are the simplest and most efficient way to brew tea. Their unique design allows the water to heat evenly and reach optimal temperatures. However, not all tea kettles are created equally. Let's explore some things to be aware of as the materials of your tea kettle matter.

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The 7 Best Fair Trade Chocolate Brands

Unfortunately the cocoa industry is known for slavery and unethical treatment of workers. But thankfully with fair trade chocolate we can give treats that are made with love and kindness. And don’t worry I’ve tried chocolate from all of them and chocoholics everywhere will be thrilled with these six slave free chocolate brands that are using fair trade practices. Also, I swear fair trade chocolate tastes WAY better than those popular brands you find in the candy isle due to the care and considerations for high quality ingredients, people, and the planet.

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The Best Organic Shampoos & Conditioners for Less Toxic Hair Care

More and more people are ditching traditional hair products for organic, environmentally conscious shampoos and conditioners. Over the past few years as people have learned about the harmful chemicals lurking in hair and skin products, the demand for organic hair care products has increased. The more people making the swap to organic hair and beauty products, the better as this is a win for our health and the health of the planet. Let's explore some of the harmful ingredients commonly found in traditional shampoos, explore the sustainability of shampoo, and meet some great organic shampoo brands.

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I Tried HelloFresh for a Month: Is It Worth It? An Honest Review

I tried HelloFresh for three weeks and thought I’d share my honest opinions. I’m someone who loves to cook. I sincerely enjoy going to the store or local farmers market and picking out ingredients, so I wasn’t really sure how I would feel about this meal kit service, but I ended up sincerely liking HelloFresh. HelloFresh allowed me to experience the joy of cooking, but also cook dinner quickly. Let’s explore how HelloFresh works, the menu, the sustainability of this meal kit delivery service, and enjoy a promo code of $100 off.

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5 Eco-friendly Non-Toxic Nail Polish Removers

As we seek healthier and sustainable solutions for all areas of our lives, beauty products have come under closer scrutiny. Friendlier, gentler options, like non-toxic nail polish, are being sought for nails, but we can’t forget about the end process either: the remover. This guide explores the sustainability of nail polish remover and some natural non-toxic alternatives to consider trying.

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What to Do with Unwanted Gifts?

So what now? The holidays are over and you’re starring at the pile of gifts you got, grateful, but unsure of what to do with everything….I know because I’m starring at them thinking how I’m going to fit them back into my suitcase. And especially if your New Years Resolution has anything to do with decluttering…..the holidays might not leave you in a good starting position.

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