I’ve heard countless stories over the years that claim grocery store honey is fake, but I didn’t really understand what that meant. When we’re talking about pancake syrup, yeah, I get it. But honey? What I mean is this: Most…
A honeybee hive consists of three main classes of bees: the queen, the drones, and the worker bees. Each plays a unique role in the functioning of the hive, but it’s ultimately the worker that makes the honey. Also read:…
As part of my research in writing a Natural Living Guide for the Chemically Sensitive, I spent countless hours poring through Facebook groups for those suffering from acute chemical sensitivities. One of the many heartbreaking discussions I found was by…
If anything can make you think twice about putting your toothbrush in your mouth, it’s the fact that its bristles may harbor tiny particles of poop. Lest we forget, we brush our teeth in the same room as our toilet.…
Our mattresses have more in common with maple syrup than we realize. And no, this has nothing to do with breakfast in bed… it has everything to do with how they’re made. Both the sweet stuff on our pancakes and…
I love it when mattress companies straight up tell you that there are chemicals leaching from their so-called “healthy” mattresses. But, you know, how bad could they really be?! One top manufacturer, Amerisleep, says that “A small percentage of owners…
According to the American Dental Association, we should replace our toothbrush every 3 to 4 months—or sooner if the bristles begin to wear out. While this is a healthy practice, billions of plastic toothbrushes end up in landfills and our…
I love furniture shopping. My wallet takes a hit every time, but like most folks, I keep my furniture for ages, so it doesn’t happen very often. And because it’s such a rare occasion, I get pretty excited when the…
Who doesn’t love clean laundry? It looks good, it smells fresh, and if it’s straight from the dryer, then it feels nice and cozy too! My favorite is pulling a warm, hug-full of towels and sheets from the dryer and…
Do you remember that incident back in 2017, where thousands of American Airlines flight attendants, ticketing agents, and pilots became ill after putting on their new uniforms? While some suffered only rashes or hives, others had difficulty breathing and at…