Our editors have built their family homes around sustainable furniture. After researching and testing brands for over a decade, these are our favorite nursery chairs and gliders that are safe, natural, and built to last. What should you expect when you’re expecting? Even the most rigorous of planners might miss a thing or two — …
Our editors have researched and tested safe, sustainable furniture for years. These are our favorite brands offering nursery furniture — all vetted by the mothers on our team for safety, durability, and style. If you’re expecting, you have more than enough to think about, from doctor appointments to birth plans to physical changes and beyond. …
Whether you are shopping for your dad, your partner, your grandparent, or another father figure, don’t find yourself in the last-minute gift scramble this year (or, worse, ordering yet another tie!). These sustainable gifts will make your dad feel extra special this year. Why gift sustainably? Giving sustainable holiday gifts is a thoughtful and impactful …
We always prioritize clean and natural skincare products, especially when it comes to our little ones. These are our favorite organic baby care products that are moisturizing, nourishing, and gentle on delicate skin. Having and caring for your baby is one of the most fulfilling experiences any parent can have, and we know you want …
Our team has researched and tested dozens of nontoxic rugs in our own homes — these are our personal favorites for babies’ and kids’ rooms that are safe, organic, chemical-free, and resistant to normal wear and tear. Shopping for organic rugs for a kid’s room can feel like a tall order. First, you want something …
When I first learned how to sew in middle school, I was frustrated by the process. And it wasn’t until many years later, after taking a basic pattern drafting class with Cal Patch, that something clicked. I started sewing and haven’t stopped. For over ten years, I’ve taught countless others how to make garments, too, even …
A good hair day may mean long flowing locks, bouncy curls, or a voluminous natural afro—and all are gorgeous! Unfortunately, mainstream personal care goods still use an overwhelmingly amount of plastic to help tame our hair—but the tides are changing. As we try to move away from plastic in hair care, the seven brands are …
Being a psychologist for 35+ years and counseling hundreds of women at all stages of life, I’d like to tell you this doesn’t happen to me anymore. But, I can’t. It’s a habit. My inner critic gets stirred up if I’m in a new situation like moving after living in the same home for over …
Who’s the minimalist in your life? Maybe it’s your friend, your parents, or even yourself! Rather than giving a gift that may be left in a drawer forgotten over time, the gift of experience is one of the best gifts you can give. When shopping for loved ones who prefer experiences over “stuff,” small, unique, …
When we’re young, we do what feels right to us. As a kid, I napped in the middle of the living room floor because it felt warm and expansive. When the inspiration struck, I’d write a poem, contort myself into a pretzel, or dance an adagio across the kitchen. It never occurred to me that …