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Childhood Cancer prevention. What I wish I had known before my son's cancer diagnosis.

November 16 2025

5 Proven Ways to Reduce Childhood Cancer Risk

Childhood Cancer Prevention: What I Wish I Had Known Before My Son’s Diagnosis. When my son was first diagnosed with cancer, we were told there were no genetic or environmental factors that caused his cancer. It was just ‘bad luck’. That didn’t sit well with me, and I knew I needed to start researching our lifestyle and food choices. Around 90% of all cancer is caused by environmental factors. (NIH) So how in the world was it okay for providers to tell us that there were no factors that caused our son’s cancer? With Childhood cancer on the rise, prevention […]

November 16 2025

Chemicals of Concern: Download Your Free Checklist Today!

Michaela Non-Toxic Living non-toxic living, Tips

Chemicals of Concern: Download Your Free ‘Learn Your Labels Checklist’ Today! I have very exciting news to share today! I have created a free download that I’d love to send you when you sign up for my email list. Learning to read labels is crucial when working to make safer product choices, but I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to learn how. That’s exactly why I created my new Learn Your Labels Checklist. This checklist includes 14 chemicals of concern, which products you’re most likely to find these products in, and the potential harm they cause. With this […]

November 16 2025

The Best Non-Toxic Dish Soap for Your Kitchen in 2025

Michaela Non-Toxic Living Cleaning, how to, non-toxic living

The Best Non-Toxic Dish Soap for Your Kitchen in 2025 If you’re searching for the best non-toxic dish soap, you’re not alone. I remember how overwhelming it felt trying to find a dishwashing liquid that was both effective and truly safe for my family. With so many products labeled as “natural” or “eco-friendly,” it can be hard to tell what’s actually non-toxic and what’s just smart marketing. In this post, I’m breaking down exactly what to look for, which ingredients to avoid, and sharing my favorite non-toxic dish soaps that I trust at my own kitchen sink!

Eco-Friendly air freshener ideas in a clear bottle

November 16 2025

Best Eco-Friendly Air Freshener Ideas for Your Home

Michaela Non-Toxic Living how to, non-toxic living

Best Eco-Friendly Air Freshener Ideas for Your Home Many of us use air fresheners in our homes and cars. They not only cover up unpleasant odors, but they can also completely shift the feel of a room. However, if you’re not using an eco-friendly air freshener, you’re exposing yourself and your loved ones to various synthetic fragrances, volatile organic compounds, and harsh chemicals that can harm indoor air quality and pose health risks over time. If you’ve ever sprayed a commercial air freshener and immediately felt a headache, irritation, or heavy scent that lingers unnaturally, you already know the problem. […]

November 16 2025

Are Ikea Mattresses Non-Toxic? Choosing a Safe Mattress

Michaela Non-Toxic Living non-toxic living, Reviews, Tips

Are Ikea Mattresses Non-Toxic? Choosing a Safe Mattress If you’re in the market for a new mattress but feel overwhelmed with the information regarding non-toxic or organic options, this post is for you! Today I’m sharing some excellent tips to make your mattress shopping experience easier. We’ll cover the safest options, what to look for in brands, and answer questions like, are Ikea mattresses non-toxic? What chemicals should I avoid, and how do I know what certifications matter? When shopping for a mattress, you’re probably looking for the best option for your budget. Sound about right? Where do we even […]

Advocating for Pediatric Cancer Research

November 16 2025

5 Reasons to Support Pediatric Cancer Research Now

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Advocating for Pediatric Cancer Research Before our son was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia when he was 4, I knew childhood cancer happened, and it broke my heart. I had no idea how common or severely underfunded childhood cancer is. Advocating for pediatric cancer research is crucial, but not everyone knows where to start. I want to share some ways you can help raise awareness and help advocate for pediatric cancer awareness. Pediatric cancer research receives about 4% of the annual research budget every year. The other 96% is allocated to adult cancers. It’s nauseating how unevenly the […]

November 16 2025

8 Affordable Ways to Create a Low Toxic Home

Michaela Non-Toxic Living Budget, how to, non-toxic living, Tips

8 Affordable Ways to Create a Low Toxic Home I started this year with one goal: create a low toxic home and stay on budget. As a mom of six children, our budget is tight. I knew if I wanted to change our home, I would have to get creative with how I made that happen. Creating a healthier, less toxic home is doable, especially when you make changes gradually! I’m sharing my favorite tips for starting your non-toxic journey today. If you’re new to my blog, thank you so much for being here! I’m Michaela. A homeschooling mom of […]

November 16 2025

Top 5 Toxin-Free Beauty Brands to Try Now in 2025

Michaela Non-Toxic Living how to, non-toxic living, Tips

5 Tips to Go Toxin-Free in 2024 I never used to be that person. The one who worried about ingredients, plastics, perfumes, etc. The one to seek out toxin-free products. Until I was. So, what changed? Well, if you’re new here, everything changed for our family back in 2018 when our 4-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. He had been feeling sick for over six weeks, and after three providers brushed off my concerns and a pediatrician called me dramatic after requesting a blood test, I knew I needed to push harder. On Thanksgiving evening, things […]

3 Free & Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Healthier

November 16 2025

3 Free and Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Healthier

Michaela Non-Toxic Living how to, non-toxic living, Tips

3 Free and Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Healthier Our bedroom was a large area of concern on our journey to reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals. You spend around one-third of your life sleeping, and your bedroom should be a haven that encourages deep, restful sleep. Today, I’m sharing three free and simple ways to make your bedroom healthier by making a few simple changes to your routine. When I learned that nearly 20% of the population doesn’t sleep enough each night, I knew I didn’t want us to be part of that statistic. Just one night of […]

October 6 2025

Non-Toxic Coffee: How to Choose Mold-Free Beans

Michaela Non-Toxic Living Budget, non-toxic living, Reviews

Non-Toxic Coffee: How to Choose Mold-Free Beans A cup of coffee in the morning is something I look forward to when I start my routine. However, since starting my low-tox journey, I realized how harmful this habit could be if I kept using conventional brands. If that cup I look forward to each morning is causing digestive issues, brain fog, or worse, exposing me to toxic chemicals and mold growth each morning, there’s a chance my “normal” coffee is hiding something. Coffee can contain mold toxins, pesticide residues, heavy metals, and even chemical residues from decaffeination processes. I had no […]