Got apple cider vinegar? This multipurpose kitchen staple has a myriad of uses, from aiding in digestion to adding flavor to your favorite homemade salad dressing. What makes apple cider vinegar different from, say, balsamic vinegar or white vinegar? Does apple cider vinegar really contain as many health benefits as people say? Read on to ...
When was the last time you took a good look at your pots and pans? We’re not just talking about scratches—we mean the actual materials used to make that kitchenware. If you’re drawing a blank, not to worry. Jordan Nathan, founder and CEO of Caraway, is here to help. In today’s Dining In feature, Nathan ...
Building up a strong immune system is always top of mind during cold and flu season—but even more so this year with the rise of COVID-19 infections. While there are supplements you can take and disinfecting cleaning products you can buy, the most effective ways to bolster immunity are through simple, daily habits. Below, we ...
With recent concerns around the rise in COVID-19 cases, we’re taking extra care to keep our immune systems in top shape and making sure to regularly disinfect our surroundings.
We take time to ensure our food is free of preservatives, chemicals, and additives, but is it really necessary to do the same with our household cleaners? The truth is, many cleaning products on the market include harmful chemicals, which is why non-toxic products are a great option for maintaining a clean, healthy home. And ...
April is here—and if you haven’t already jumped into spring cleaning mode (what, you decided to sleep in this weekend instead?), now’s the time to give the busiest room in your home a facelift.
Ever wonder why you sleep better at hotels? Sure, it may have something to do with the fact that you’re on vacation. But there’s another secret weapon ushering you into dreamland—and it’s not the piece of chocolate on your pillow.
Ask anyone who’s met her monthly visitor, and she’ll tell you straight up: As necessary as tampons are, they can be seriously scary. And these days, the toxic shock syndrome horror stories are spreading like wildfire, making women question whether they should switch to pads after all.
What do Audrey Hepburn, Grace Jones, and Cara Delevingne all have in common? Aside from being timeless beauties of their respective generations, each have a certain defining feature that gave them an unforgettable, fresh-faced look.
Every now and then you might get lost in the eye-catching graphics and clever copy on shampoo and conditioner bottles promising the shiniest, healthiest hair ever. Guess what? They’re meant to distract from the ingredients list.
Proponents of all-natural deodorant have long been making a pretty big stink (pun intended) about the potential health risks associated with conventional deodorants and antiperspirants.
This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home…and gave herself a mani-pedi. And that second little piggy had a lot of fun!
With labels describing the “crisp, refreshing taste” and “pristine” quality “free from human touch,” some of the artisan water brands out there sound more like a bartender’s specialty than plain old H2O.
It seems like breakouts know the perfect (ahem, worst) time to hit.
The battle for most versatile kitchen supply has a few formidable contenders.
Sure, we all know how it disinfects (and stings!) cuts and scrapes. But that’s barely even scratching the surface of what this miracle-in-a-bottle is capable of. Here’s why we’re stashing a bottle of non-toxic, super versatile hydrogen peroxide in every room of the house.
For generations, it’s been bleach to the rescue. Anytime dingy white sheets need brightening, or porcelain needs polishing, this whitening agent has been a go-to staple in just about every household from coast to coast.
Three different types of oil. Two washcloths. A bowl of steaming hot water. I looked at my face in the mirror, took a deep breath, dipped my fingers into the oil combination, and began to rub it into my pores.
It’s been two glorious months of pool-splashing, popsicle-eating fun in the sun. But in few short weeks, kids will be lining up at the bus stop and saying goodbye to summer. And let’s face it—for most kids, transitioning back to school is bittersweet. Sure, they’re excited to reunite with their buddies in a storm of ...
It’s not contaminated kale that you need to be wary of…it’s the toxic soil that’s leeching chemicals into the food we’re trying to grow.
Though the term “conventional farming” might evoke images of an idyllic farm with a red barn and cows happily munching on wild pastures, modern conventional farming means nothing of the kind. Sadly, conventional farming today is intended to maximize profits through the use of GMOs, pesticides and other questionable tactics.
One of the greatest joys of a busy life has to be a long soak in a bath. A homemade detoxing bath magnifies this pleasure even more.
For millennia, cultures have revered the earth as the great healer, the source of all the substances humans need to survive.