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The 5 Best Eco-Friendly Down Alternative Comforters of 2023

November 19, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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When it comes to getting better sleep, your choice of a comforter couldn’t be more important. If you aren’t already using a weighted blanket to encourage deep, restful sleep, these eco-friendly, hypoallergenic down alternative comforters are the next best thing to a prescription. Trust me!   This is in part because staying cool is key to […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: environment, gift guide, insomnia relief, sleep hacks

9 Adorable 1st Birthday Gift Ideas (Eco-Friendly & Non-Toxic)

September 15, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking for an adorable 1st birthday gift that’s eco-friendly, non-toxic, and stylish, we’ve got you covered.  When shopping for a thoughtful birthday gift for a one-year-old, keep this in mind: Today’s modern parents want toys that are functional, educational, and ideally made from non-toxic, sustainable materials (and if they also look aesthetically pleasing, […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: environment, gift guide, parenting

6 Best Reef-Safe Zinc Sunscreens of 2023 (Most Effective + Elegant Formulas)

July 2, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Reef-safe zinc sunscreen– which always contains physical UV blockers rather than chemical SPF– is better for coral reefs because these formulas don’t contain avobenzone, oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene, octisalate, or homosalate– six active chemicals that are known to be toxic to coral reefs. (And they’re not great for the human endocrine system, either!)   It’s important to […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: advocacy, airplane travel, beauty, environment, skincare

6 Beautiful, Non-Toxic Rug Brands For Making Your Home Extra Cozy

June 9, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin Leave a Comment

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Who says non-toxic rugs can’t also be beautiful and cozy? Whether you’re a design lover who wants to be more eco-friendly or a sustainability-minded person who doesn’t want to sacrifice good design, these natural, artisanal rug brands check all the boxes. And purchasing eco-friendly, non-toxic rugs for your living space isn’t just a luxury, either– […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: environment, gift guide

7 Natural Face Moisturizers That Are Good for Mind, Body & Earth

February 8, 2022 by Molly Beauchemin 1 Comment

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There’s a renaissance happening with clean skincare, particularly with respect to all-natural face moisturizers. Not only do consumers want face moisturizers to be chemical-free, but they’d like them to honor the environment and the people who make them. To succeed in this increasingly conscientious consumer market, they also need to have beautiful packaging and a […]

Filed Under: Cool Ideas Tagged With: beauty, environment, gift guide, skincare

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