Earthley Natural Health Products {Review}
October is always a touchy time for those women in the Natural Health world. We, of course, want women to be as healthy as possible,…
The Reviews
This is not a review blog, but I’ve reviewed hundreds of items over the years:
- natural mineral sunscreens (over 100!)
- dozens of reusable sandwich bags
- lots of stainless steel lunch containers
- dozens of natural bug sprays
- air filters
- non-toxic mattresses
- minimalist “barefoot” shoes
- over 2 dozen natural nail polishes
- 2 grain mills
- dehydrators
- …and food and cooking supplies galore!
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.
Instant Pot Review & Buying Guide: Size, Features, and More!
Oh yes my friends… Even though the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker seems to have been all the rage for quite a few years, there are still people on the fence considering whether they need one (or at least which pressure cooker is the best fit to buy for their family!). There are pros and
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Natural Sunscreen Review 2026: The Best Natural Zinc Oxide Sunscreen (Better than EWG!)
Crazy but true – our family really has tested and reviewed over 120 natural mineral sunscreens over the last 10 years, and we know the…
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Insect Spray Safety: Ingredients to Avoid and Why
Nobody wants to be a bug’s dinner while they’re trying to enjoy a beautiful summer day. But the landscape is changing – society is becoming more informed about the potential hazards of what we put ON our bodies, and the hazards of those biting bugs seem to be increasing. An informed mom needs to know
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Finding the Best All Natural Bug Spray
Looking for an all natural bug spray? I’ve tested and reviewed all the non-toxic bug sprays and all natural bug repellents so you can purchase…
Everything You Wanted to Know About Chewing Gums with Xylitol
Sugar alcohols aren’t new, and I’ve researched them before, but we are seeing the “-ols” more and more – especially in chewing gum. I don’t allow artificial sweeteners in our family at all, and it’s VERY hard to find gum without the worst offenders. What about chewing gums with xylitol? It seems that may be
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Katie’s Official Mockmill Review
Here at Kitchen Stewardship®, I’m sort of known for both comprehensive and honest reviews of natural living and real food cooking products. People turn here first when it comes to what natural mineral sunscreen to buy, how to choose a good reusable bag for school lunch, and even non-toxic nail polish, a review we’re still
A Grinding Challenge: Putting Fresh Whole Grains to the Test
Don’t you hate that feeling of spending time on a recipe and ending up with a total FAIL? I’m here for you. Want to make me bake and make all the mistakes so you don’t have to? Here’s the backstory: It’s been 6 years since I’ve had a whole wheat sourdough starter, and I never
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Get Your Mud Mouth on with Earthpaste {Review}
Does a brown, natural toothpaste sound unbelievable to you? Let’s talk about the top on my list of natural toothpaste reviews, but first, more shocking things. If you’re a parent, you’ve surely experienced the disbelief that happens when a child totally loses it over something that happens every. single. day. Right? (Please tell me I’m
Best Kitchen Tools for Foodies — from a Bunch of Bloggers Who Love to Cook!
Every year, bloggers share their “gift guides” for Christmas shopping, and every year I feel like I’m in junior high. Why junior high? That was when I tried to be cool by buying the “in” trendy clothing, but apparently I was always a few months too late. No matter what I did, I wasn’t up
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Earthpaste’s Dry Little Cousin…Earthpowder {Review}
When you have to write, “Clean toothpaste off walls…and cupboards,” on your to-do list, you know you have kids. Our toothpaste has always surprised people because it looks like mud instead of being bright blue and pink. I like it that way. 🙂 Except…when it squirts out of control onto the mirror or the wall!
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Seeking the BEST Bento Box for Lunch {REVIEW}
If I’ve packed over 1,000 lunches in bento boxes, do I get to be an expert yet? (We love packing dinner leftovers for lunch the next day!) That’s five years straight for one child plus three more years for another one, plus many odd days for summer camp, road trips traveling with the whole family,
Cook Smarts Review {Meal Plan Service & App}
Meal planning can be hard. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, trying out an online meal planner is worth it! Here’s my Cook Smarts review. The Cook Smarts app can help you meal plan better, especially if you have a personality like mine! Wouldn’t it be great if there were personality typing for meal planning systems? I’m
How We Use Our Lavender Roll-On from MadeOn
Let’s talk about some of Murphy’s Laws of parenting. Doesn’t it feel like the constipated baby always blows out when you’re one minute late to leave for church already, the naps get fought when you scheduled a phone call during that time because you knew the toddler would be tired, and the healthiest kids get
I Hate My Phone {Republic Wireless Review}
Dumb move, Katie. I had 30 days to test out my Republic Wireless phone and make sure I liked it, and I didn’t switch over my number until day 24 or so. I figured I’d just test it out, make sure it worked fine, and no problem. Hopefully I wouldn’t need to return the phone.
You Don’t Need to Look Like a Caveman, Bearded Guy (or use stinky conditioner)
This one is for the dudes. And the women who love their dudes, but are tired of getting scratched by their beards. And even the mothers who love their grown-up dude sons but sigh when they see how wild and hairy they’ve become. See this? Same dude. Same beard. Same day. No hairs harmed in
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Part Two: The Best Natural Waterproof Mattress Protector
In our quest for healthy sleep for the whole family, I told you that finding safe materials for containing the messes was an important piece of the puzzle. Non-toxic waterproof mattress protectors and waterproof mattress pads for changing diapers are an essential in a house with kids – seriously, I don’t know how families managed
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The Eczema Battle: Fighting the Good Fight
This post is from KS Site Editor Helen Thomas. As a parent you never want to see your child in pain. You would do anything to fix what ails them. Sometimes – it just doesn’t work. We’re no strangers to skin issues in my house. I get random dry spots through winter; my husband gets
The Only Cloth Diaper I Bothered Buying (BEST Brand Newborn to Toddler!)
Just this morning I had a cute baby on my lap, typing away, when I heard the telltale putter of a BM in action. It didn’t sound ominous at all, just average size, maybe even on the small end of the spectrum, not too forceful. Still, wise mama that I am, I wasn’t about to
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3 Reasons I Love my Husband More than Ever
Did I ever tell you I was my husband’s first girlfriend?! Poor fella, Valentine’s Day fell only about 3 weeks after we officially started dating, and I’m sure he felt the pressure to do it up well. He just didn’t realize how to-a-fault practical I was (and still am, moreso yet) and how picky I