This one goes out to all the mamas, baby mamas, and grandmamas.
Did you know that it only takes 26 seconds for the cleaning CHEMICALS in your floor to enter your child’s bloodstream through their feet? WW! Let that sink in.
It may be time to consider switching stores— if not for you, for your little ones.
I am so glad I found plant-based cleaners for our home at The Wellness Store. Our heath improved and I’ve never looked back!
Growoing up, we always had one of these plants in our house. One had been in the family for generations. We called it the Snake Plant—it was great, it didn’t need much in the way of care, but it was a steady grower. Some people told us they called it the “Bedroom plant” as they kept it in the bedroom as an air purifier. Today, I have a large one in my living room and many larger ones out along my fence in the backyard, and they are spreading. Now I found out the “old wives tales” about purifying the air are true!
NASA has classified Sansevieria, now called Dracaena, as an air purifier due to its ability to remove toxic compounds such as benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene.
This plant uses the acid metabolism of the Crassulaceae to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, enabling it to resist drought.
The microscopic pores on its leaves, called stomata, open only at night to limit water loss through transpiration in the heat of the sun. Unlike other plants, Sansevieria produces oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide at night, making it an excellent indoor air purifier while we sleep.
I may just move one into my bedroom now!
𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝘀
Draft baby detergent, is’s good, right? Well, not necessarily. Many of you probably use a different detergent for your baby’s clothes, and you probably assume this detergent is a special formulation. This is very rarely the case
Any laundry detergent you use will leave a residue on clothing and linens, which is then inhaled and absorbed (via skin) by the people who come in contact with it…and most conventional detergents, be they marketed for baby clothes or grownup clothes, contain some combination of the following:
• synthetic detergents, which are often made of petrochemicals;
• phenols (established endocrine disruptors, of which BPA is the most notorious);
• fragrance, which often contains phthalates;
• optical brighteners, which are often made from benzene, a definite carcinogen;
• bleach, which contains chlorine (an environmental toxin–and possibly a carcinogen and endocrine disruptor);
• phosphates, which break down minerals and render detergent more effective, at the cost of harmful environmental ramifications.
Another one of the many reasons I switched stores.
The link below lists Dreft Baby Detergent ingredient by ingredient and shows the various ingredients and toxins it contains.
https://stage.dreft.com/en-us/detergent-ingredients
When we know better, we do better. Safer for your home.
This is one tip that I’ve used in my home for several years now.
MelaBoost is a laundry fragrance booster that my entire family loves. When the bottle is empty, I fill it up halfway with water and give it a good shake. I mix a few capfuls of rubbing alcohol with it to help it evaporate after I spraying. I had a spare Reivie spray bottle so I decided to use that and wrote “Boost” on the side so I know what I’m grabbing.
So now you are probably wondering, what the heck do I use it for? Well, this is the best way to use every last drop of MelaBoost and I use it as a room refresher spray on soft surfaces, such as the couch; carpet; curtains; blankets; dog beds; and beds. It helps everything smell like heaven and not a a drop of this goodness is wasted!
Give it a try, you can thank me later.
Our habits (good or bad) can, and do, pass on to our children and our grandchildren.
What can we teach our next generation?
What can you do to help our next generation?
How safe and effective is your sunscreen? I know mine is safe & effective… is yours?
Of laundry detergents.
First, let me mention the the only thing these two brands have in common is that they both wash the same number of loads.
96 loads — and that’s as far as it goes. The size difference is due to water. You’re paying for all the extra water in the package when you buy big name brands!
Not only that…
• The one on the left is powered with natural plant enzymes, is non-toxic and eco-friendly.
• The one on the right is filled with chemicals that can make you and your family sick.
• The one on the right costs 28 cents per load while the eco-friendly option is 19 cents per load! A difference of nine cents. Its may seem small potatoes, but just one load per week adds up. Besides, who really only does one load per week? My tiny package lasts me 11 months (I’m a one person plus chihuahua household) an average of two loads per week. An estimated savings of $187 on just detergent in 20 years. I think these products, detergent, fabric softener and brightener have helped my asthma over the years. With no formaldehyde or other harmful chemicals when compared to the brand-name laundry products I have been breathing easier for the past 20 years using Mela Power and companion products.
If you’ve thought about shopping for EcoSense solutions, but think that it somehow wouldn’t be worth it, or it would be too complicated, my advice is to just see for yourself!
I’m so confident… if you don’t love it, I’ll eat my socks!
I have an interesting WHY IT MATTERS list I can send that may surprise you!
How safe and effective is your sunscreen?
Did you know that not all sunscreens are created equal?
Here’s why I only buy from the the Wellness Store:
It’s Made and Manufactured right here in the USA.
Why is a 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 good for you?
Mineral sunscreens don’t contain:
• harsh synthetic chemicals
• aren’t absorbed into your skin
• they’re safer for sensitive skin.
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that people with sensitive or acne-prone skin opt for mineral sunscreens.
So, if you’re looking for a sunscreen that is all-natural and/or reef-safe, mineral is the way to go. I know mine is safe, is yours?
