Non-Toxic Living

The homepage for all posts on non-toxic living. Learn how to replace cleaning supplies, make products from scratch, and reduce your exposure to toxic ingredients in everyday products.

Find alternatives for all your favorite conventional products and affordable swaps you can make on any budget!

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February 2 2024

Choosing Non-Toxic Home Décor for a Healthy Space

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Choosing Non-Toxic Home Décor for a Healthy Space Creating a healthy living space goes beyond aesthetics – it involves mindful choices in every aspect of your home, including decor. In this post, we’ll explore the importance of choosing non-toxic home decor for a space that promotes well-being and supports a healthier lifestyle. It can be so much fun to decorate your home and create an atmosphere that suits your style, but it’s crucial to consider non-toxic home décor when making decisions. Today’s post will cover trusted brands, chemicals to avoid, and what to focus on when decorating your home! What […]

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January 26 2024

Are Ikea Mattresses Non-Toxic? Choosing a Safe Mattress

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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 […]

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January 23 2024

The Best DIY Natural Cleaning Products for Busy Moms

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The Best DIY Natural Cleaning Products for Busy Moms As a stay-at-home mom, most of the cleaning and household management falls on my shoulders. That’s okay, I’m not complaining! But that also means that I am responsible for researching the products we use in our home. I am always looking for ways to save money while reducing our exposure to harmful chemicals, and that’s why I started using natural cleaning products for safe cleaning. They are budget-friendly and contain no harsh ingredients! Natural cleaners get the job done with natural products instead of toxic chemicals. Why should I use natural cleaning […]

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Learn The Impact of Non-Toxic Living on Your Family’s Health and how to protect it.

January 19 2024

Non-Toxic Home: 5 Steps to a Healthier Life

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The Impact of Non-Toxic Living on Your Family’s Health Our environment plays a crucial role when pursuing a healthy and happy family life. The prevalence of toxins in our everyday lives profoundly impacts our family’s health. Today, I’m sharing the impact of non-toxic living on your family’s health and the simple changes you can make to improve your well-being. Our family started implementing non-toxic swaps when our 4-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. He had been sick for weeks with fevers and leg pain, and after being seen by multiple providers who brushed off my concerns, […]

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December 28 2023

8 Affordable Ways to Create a Low Toxic Home

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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 […]

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3 Free & Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Healthier

December 18 2023

3 Free and Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Healthier

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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 […]

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December 14 2023

Top 5 Toxin-Free Beauty Brands to Try Now in 2024

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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 […]

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December 7 2023

Laundry Strip: This Removed Years of Buildup in 1 Soak

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A Guide to Non-Toxic Laundry Stripping With six active children at home, laundry stripping helps prevent me from tossing out smelly clothes and gives our wardrobe a second chance. Our laundry detergent is great, and yours probably is, too! Laundry stripping takes cleaning your clothes one step further and removes what regular detergent can’t. Stripping laundry helps remove residue from detergent buildup or minerals from hard water that you can’t see or remove with traditional washing methods. It is common in cloth diapering communities but also works great on clothes that may hold on to odors, like workout gear or […]

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November 13 2023

Cleaning with Baking Soda: Clever Ways to Clean Your Home

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I am all about saving money and keeping my home clean without unnecessary harsh chemicals. Cleaning with baking soda is not only practical but cost-efficient, too! You’ll be shocked at how many commercial cleaners you can replace with hot water and baking soda and save money! If you’re new to my blog, welcome! My name is Michaela, and I am a homeschooling mom of six, sharing my money-saving tips, recipes, and non-toxic swaps we’ve made throughout our son’s cancer treatment. I started this blog to share my passions with other moms who want to save money and swap out products for […]

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November 6 2023

5 Easy Steps to a Non-Toxic Bathroom Oasis

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Creating a Non-Toxic Bathroom Your bathroom may be the smallest room in your home, but it can expose you to dozens of harmful chemicals through cleaning supplies, personal care items, and unsafe water supply. That’s why creating a non-toxic bathroom is so important. In today’s post, I’ll share cleaning swaps, suggestions for safe personal care brands, and improved water quality. The bathroom hosts harsh chemicals and toxic habits, but creating a non-toxic bathroom is possible by making simple swaps to your habits. If you’re new to my blog, thank you so much for being here! I’m Michaela, a homeschooling mom […]

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