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Badger Organic Lip Balms

Kathy — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:19:00 +0000

Hello, your friendly neighborhood lip balm addict here. I’ve come to a very important conclusion lately about lip balms and I need to share it with you. Lately, I’ve been lamenting about how many of my natural lip balms start out great, and then turn into lumpy bumpy sticks that aren’t that pleasing to apply. [...] Related posts:

Dear LovelyMama: Jane Iredale Products

Kathy — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:20:36 +0000

Q: Have you tried Jane Iredale products? Any thoughts on the products? So far neither of us have tried any of these products but in the interest of hopefully finding something new I went investigating. I went hunting around on SkinBotanica.com to see what kind of ingredients we were dealing with. So far, from what we [...] Related posts:

Etsy Spotlight: Luxurious Handmade Soaps

Kathy — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:50:40 +0000

Every once in a while I spend a little time browsing Etsy, as many of us do. Etsy is such a great place to find safer bath goodies and we’ve reviewed some before. My newest find is a store full of handmade soap and spa goods made by Catherine Filippeli. Her store is chock full [...] Related posts:

Kiss My Face Potent & Pure Skincare

Kathy — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:38:31 +0000

I bumped into the new skincare line Potent & Pure from Kiss My Face during my morning errands and of course had to check it out. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with Kiss My Face since I was young. First it was because it’s all my parents bought. I was shaving my legs with one [...] Related posts:

Review: Honeybee Gardens Nail Polish

Statia — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:14:59 +0000

Back in February, we published a guide to safer nail polishes. Now that sandal weather is upon us, I wanted to pick up a safer nail polish for the summer. Since I can get Honeybee locally, I purchased a bottle and set out to get a much needed pedicure. I have to admit, that I [...] Related posts:

Guest Post! Stephanie of Bubble & Bee talks about Vegetable Emulsifying Wax

Statia — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:35:50 +0000

Thanks to the SafeMama’s for inviting me to be a guest blogger! I’m kicking this off with some research I’ve been dying to get out! It’s all about the ingredient called “vegetable emulsifying wax.” Both Statia and I have talked about how, although it’s a great starting point for learning about chemicals in personal care products, [...] Related posts:

Cactus & Ivy Bath and Spa Products

Kathy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:30:11 +0000

I stumbled on Cactus & Ivy through another blog (Eco-OfficeGals.com I think?) and saw what a great looking line of products they carry. So I looked deeper to check out the ingredients and found that they have an exceptional line that’s free of parabens, phthalates, PEG’s, propylene glycols, synthetic fragrances and SLS. I ordered myself [...] Related posts:

Lauren Brooke Cosmetics Review & Giveaway!

Statia — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:40:18 +0000

We’re always on the hunt for new brands and products. Anything to expand on the products we already have and love. And of course, being women, we love pampering. So when Joy of Natural Joy Beauty contacted us and asked us to review some of Lauren Brooke Cosmetics, I was all too happy to volunteer. [...] Related posts:

Jurlique Balancing Day Care Cream

Statia — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:54:47 +0000

I’ve long been curious about Jurlique products. There were a few that I’ve wanted to try, but I’m trying to get by with less is more. I love product, but I’m trying to be less wasteful and of course, there’s the whole second child on the way that is forcing me to spend less money. [...] Related posts:

The Green Beaver Company Natural Toothpaste

Kathy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:32:53 +0000

We realize that some people are in the fluoride camp and some are against it. Either way, finding a safe natural toothpaste can be a challenge especially if you’re trying to avoid sodium laureth sulfates and fluoride. The lovely woman who owns and operates Nayla Natural Care, based in Canada, sent us a [...] Related posts: