This is not a review blog, but I’ve reviewed hundreds of items over the years:
I’m always deadly honest and never make quick decisions.
Readers have come to trust my opinion and even look to see if I’ve tried something before they buy!
This one is the most famous by far:
Curious what favorite products the Kitchen Stewardship household uses on a regular basis? Find out over on my resources page.
When we were kids, everybody knew what a “germ” was. It was something tiny we couldn’t see that would make us sick. Germs are why we washed our hands and why our mothers made horrible faces when we did normal kid things like picking our nose, pressing our lips into a glass window, or bringing […]
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Laundry detergent might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your environmental impact. It’s obvious that washing our clothes to wear again is less wasteful than throwing them away after one wearing! And in order to get clothes clean and fresh, we need to make the water all soapy,
Eco-Friendly Detergent: Tru Earth Laundry Strips Review Read More »
Remember back in March 2020 when you could find ZERO ground beef in any stores? It was pretty clear that people were stocking up for the taco/spaghetti diet! 🙂 And…I was uncharacteristically completely out of grass-fed ground beef! I had a touch of food insecurity. I felt so much more relieved (and taco-secure) once I
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A couple of months ago I was lathering on the sunscreen for our updated testing and testing it in the Hawai’i sunshine…. I was also stocking up on road trip snacks and planning trips for spring break… We all know how spring break turned out this year. Funny how everything has changed, especially when it
Paleovalley Meat Stick Review – the Perfect, Shelf-Stable, Kid-Friendly, Paleo Snack! Read More »
Organic food is more expensive. Homemade meals take more time. Filtered water costs far more than free from the tap. And buying stainless steel containers to avoid plastic is undoubtedly a significant upfront cost. But, when it comes to our families, many of us are willing to sacrifice the extra time and money in the
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Wondering if collagen (use the coupon KS10 for 10% off!) protein powder measures up next to whey protein, pea, hemp, and other vegan options? And is protein powder even a healthy, real food option for those who are working hard to live a clean eating lifestyle but want an extra protein boost for their brain,
Protein Powder: Real Food? Review Finds Best Natural Option! Read More »
Have you heard of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic? It’s a unique probiotic. Here’s my honest review of Seed Synbiotic. I’m kind of known for reviewing lots of an item if I bother to review one…like over 100 natural mineral sunscreens, dozens of natural nail polishes, and a few dozen reusable sandwich bags and bento lunch boxes.
How do you feel about shoe shopping for kids? On the one hand, there are some insanely adorable shoes for little kids. It’s hard to choose just one pair. On the other hand, children’s feet seem to grow three feet overnight every time you buy new shoes, and they can destroy them in one day.
Minimalist Footwear for Kids: What Is It and Why They Need It Read More »
Here are the best adult stocking stuffers that are consumable gifts and useful stocking stuffers. I’ve even included cook stocking stuffers! I keep my head…
Super Random Stocking Stuffers & Secret Santa Gifts That Adults Will Actually USE Read More »
Looking for safe nail polish for your little girls, tweens, and even teens? Smart of you. There are some pretty toxic ingredients in conventional nail polish, and it’s actually pretty hard to find brands that are truly making an effort to be safer for your family. I’ve already shared our review results of about 20
Changing vocabulary you’ve used your entire adult life isn’t easy. Suddenly an “insurance claim” becomes a “sharing need” and a “deductible” becomes the “initial unshareable amount”—and instead of hassling with insurance codes and red tape, I get to follow some simple steps and deal with real people on the phone (who are helpful – oh
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What is the best kids’ cooking subscription box? Here’s my honest Radish Kids review compared to Kids Cook Real Food. It’s no secret that I’m on a mission to change the poor health of our children’s generation by teaching every child in America to cook. That I believe the kitchen is the best place to
Best Subscription For Kids Who Love to Cook (Raddish Kids vs. Kids Cook Real Food) Read More »
Watching your kids take on some of your better qualities is one of the best parts of parenting. I get a little high every time I watch my kids fall deeply into learning, or even just share a factoid they remember with excitement. Recently, John, my eight-year-old, proudly told his friend, “Honey is the only
Curious about a diatomaceous earth parasite cleanse? Here’s how ours went! I’ve done a form of parasite cleanse 3 times, all with varying results. The first time, I was a little wimpy and skeptical and probably gave up too early. The second time, I had a much more effective pathogen purge program that used diatomaceous
Is Diatomaceous Earth a Safe Parasite Cleanse? (step 2 of Gut Thrive in 5) Read More »
The dangers of mattresses off-gassing are talked about far more now than when my husband and I got married and bought our first mattress in 2003. There was so much we just didn’t know as we spent hours agonizing over making the best decision. Sleep is so important! Fortunately, there are many options for natural
Back when I wrote about non-toxic nail polish (important because of all the negative health effects of the chemicals found in conventional nail polish) tons of people had questions about all the brands I reviewed. Did the non-toxic nail polish last? How well did it apply? Did it still smell bad? My daughter, our neighbors,
Non-Toxic Nail Polish Review: Final Test Results are In! Read More »
I couldn’t tell at first if the shrieks were of joy, annoyance, or pain coming from the pool with 11 children in it. When I finally realized that someone was definitely crying in pain, I knew it wasn’t mine but was still concerned. One of the kids swimming with us was holding his hand and
Do You Have Trouble Meditating the “Right” Way? {REVIEW} Read More »
My family has tested over 100 natural mineral sunscreens over the years and inevitably, we’ve found some we just don’t love as much as our…
Zinc-Based Sunscreens People Love Asking Me About (and why I don’t love them back) Read More »
When you test over 100 sunscreens, some make the top recommended “best natural mineral sunscreen” tier which is highly coveted and quite a small group, some get on the “also recommended” list, and others get asked about a lot but just aren’t all that awesome. We all want reef-safe sunscreens to protect the environment, especially
I just love Real Salt. I love the rustic multicolored granules. I love the story on the bottles of how it was discovered. I love that it comes without contamination from modern pollution. I love the 60 trace minerals. I love sprinkling it on my eggs with abandon not worrying about the perils of refined
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