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Benefits of an Organic Mattress
The average person spends 1/3 of their life sleeping. Assuming you live to 90, that means you spend 30 years asleep! While the benefits of sleep are well known, have you given any thought to how the materials in your bed can affect your health? Some moms often ask, “Do I need an organic mattress?” Organic […]
Beauty From the Sea: 4 Ocean Ingredients That Give Your Skin A Glow
It may not be beach season quite yet, but you can always draw upon natural ocean resources to make your beauty routine more green and effective. These natural beauty ingredients are affordable and safe to add to your regimen, and they really work to help give your skin a luxurious glow. Read on to learn about the four powerful […]
5 Eco-Friendly, Green Cleaning Tips for your Home
Green cleaning and green living, in general, is becoming increasingly important to moms and women around the world. However, many of us were not taught eco-friendly cleaning habits growing up. Instead, many of our family cleaning supplies were locked away in a cabinet or out of reach. We were taught that the smell of bleach meant that the […]
Behind the Brand: Marley's Monsters
Marley’s Monsters is an eco-friendly shop specializing in gorgeous and unique handmade nursing pads, hooded towels, and other mommy/baby essentials. Ecocentric Mom featured this great brand in our September Mom and Baby Box, in which our moms received a set of bamboo cotton washcloths. The company was founded by Sarah Dooley when she was on […]
Your Kitchen Sponge – Dirtier Than Your Toilet Seat?
Would you chop your vegetables in your bathroom? The kitchen sponge is thought to be 200,000 times dirtier than your toilet seat, or even your garbage can and diaper pail! The many pores in the sponge serve as a breeding ground for bacteria, especially since many thrive in damp environments. Combine this with food remnants […]
Coconut Oil Use in Pregnancy and Beyond
We are crazy about coconut oil and its many uses, from the kitchen pantry to your vanity as part of your beauty regimen. In fact, we love it so much that we featured it in our Ecocentric Mom August 2016 Pregnancy Box. Coconut oil is especially beneficial in pregnancy, serving many purposes to help boost […]
Best Organic Baby Products for the Earth-Friendly New Mom
You’ve read all the baby books and chatted with all of your mama friends, but nothing can quite prepare you for motherhood. You’re looking to fill your nursery with unique products that align with your eco-friendly vibe. You’re conscious of the products you use for your family because you want to uphold your values and […]
Curry Chicken with Basmati Rice Recipe
As we enter the warm summer months, many are finding any excuse to fire up the grill. We love health conscious meals that taste great and don’t take too much time to prepare, allowing families to spend more time together. Spice up your family’s weekly menu with this light and tasty dish, perfect for those […]
10 Best Gift Ideas for Your Pregnant Friend
There are few things in life better than watching your best girlfriend become a mom. Whether you have kids, yourself, and are serving as her guide or are as scared and clueless as she is, it’s fun to make her feel special. Pregnancy is often filled with uncomfortable physical changes and hormonal roller coasters, making […]