I really like this nail polish. The color, The Giving Tree, is amazing -- and they have tons, both bright reds and pinks as well as earthier tones. It's been on for a day now and I have not gotten any chips. I put on two coats like the directions suggest and it looks great and even better, my nails feel stronger!
Sometimes I crave the junk food of my childhood, even if it's kind of gross. I loved Kraft Mac and Cheese as a kid and most organic varieties of boxed mac and cheese just didn't do it for me. I tried all of the Annie's varieties and I really wasn't into them, until I found this one. It takes me back to my childhood, without all of the gross ingredients associated with typical boxed macaroni and cheese. The ingredient list is refreshingly short. I also gave some to my nine month old, and he loved them as well. ... read more
What's a more perfect way to test out a green carpet cleaner than on cat vomit? After my cat threw up on the carpet, I immediately grabbed the Simple Green Naturals Carpet Care bottle. I hadn't used it before, so I thought this would be a good way to put it to the test.
Well, it worked like a charm. Cleaned it up, left no stain, and that was that! AND, it has no scent, which made my husband very happy. No complaints!
Simple Green Natural Carpet Care is water based and doesn't contain chlorine. It contains some plant-based ingredients, including one derived from palm seed kernels and another derived from chicory root. They have a full ingredient list on the label, which I think is very important because even many green products don't have that, which always makes me question its greenness! It also has not been tested on animals. ... read more
At the risk of sounding totally gross and revealing the fact that I am horrible at keeping house, we had some olive oil build-up on the counter next to the stove. We had a leaky olive oil container, and I'd clean it sort of half-heartedly, and before I knew it, we had a sticky, olive oily mess. When I got the Mrs. Meyer's surface scrub, I figured that the olive oil gunk would put the scrub to the test.
The verdict? My counter is olive oil free. This is far more effective than using the baking soda/vinegar mixture that I fall back on, yet it isn't as toxic or stinky as Comet or Ajax. ... read more
As soon as I smelled this, I put the other liquid soap we had in the downstairs bathroom in the cabinet. It has a light, floral scent, and it's not at all over-powering or artificial smelling. My husband, on the other hand, thinks it has an "old lady" smell to it. Bummer for him, because I buy the soap in this house! Call me an old lady, but I think it smells quite pleasant.... read more
When I saw these books at the toy store, I couldn't resist buying one. First off, they're made of 98% recycled materials. They're also more durable than most kids books. Not as durable as a traditional board book, but far more durable than a regular paper book. I can actually read this to my 9 month old without worrying that within the blink of an eye he'll destroy the pages.
Method products have sleek packaging and branding and they're available almost everywhere these days, touting themselves as an eco-friendly alternative to cleaning products. They're extremely popular, too. Unfortunately, don't count me among the people who love Method. After trying their cucumber all-purpose spray, I was not impressed.
I couldn't stand the smell. It was overpowering and awfully artificial smelling for a "natural" product. It was effective enough, but I just couldn't get past the smell.
I love Global Balance soap and the lemongrass/lavender is my favorite. I bought it at Whole Foods and it is actually made
in my city, Newton, Massachusetts. I love that I'm supporting a local company making natural alternatives to traditional products. But above all, this stuff smells AMAZING! I currently use it as hand soap in the bathroom, but I think I might start using it as body soap in the shower. ... read more
What better party trick than to turn water into soda within a few minutes?
First and foremost, the SodaStream soda makers are fun and cool. The Jet model (which I am reviewing), is super easy to use. Put in ice cold water, press the top three times to carbonate, add flavor, and shake. Viola -- soda!
For someone who tends to drink lots of soda or fizzy water, SodaStream is a good investment. The Jet model starts at about $99. Flavor prices vary, but most fall around $5, and you can make quite a few bottles of soda with each bottle of flavoring.
As for the greenness of it, it is by far a greener option than buying lots of bottles and cans of soda. Their bottles are reusable and BPA free. The carbonation comes from a recyclable carbon dioxide cannister, not electricity or batteries. ... read more
I really love this toothpaste, it keeps my teeth clean and feeling fresh all day. The fennel flavor has a great taste and gives you a natural clean feeling rather than an artificial clean that comes from brands like Crest or Aquafresh. There is no animal testing which is great! It's similar to Tom's natural toothpastes, which I used to use, but I like this one a little better. Its not full of chemicals that are bad for you and bad for the environment: no fluoride, no saccharin, no lauryl sulfates, no propylene glycol. I definitely recommend it!
What's a more perfect way to test out a green carpet cleaner than on cat vomit? After my cat threw up on the carpet, I immediately grabbed the 
For someone who tends to drink lots of soda or fizzy water, SodaStream is a good investment. The Jet model starts at about $99. Flavor prices vary, but most fall around $5, and you can make quite a few bottles of soda with each bottle of flavoring.
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