6 Beauty Ingredients Every Woman Should Avoid From S.W. Basics: 11 Beauty Brands We’re Crushing on Right Now (PLUS discounts!) I haven’t tried this recipe yet but I’m going to: Cauliflower Breadsticks Lots of nuggets of wisdom in this recent-ish article by the Minimalist Mom – including how to figure out which furniture pieces to spend your money on Continue reading Friday Finds: July 10, 2015
Let’s get this out Of the way now: yes, this skincare is So. Major. (Anyone else hear Victoria Beckham’s voice saying “Sewwww majahhhh” in their head?)
I geniunely like everything I’ve tried in their line. My husband liked everything, too. Reviews of each product we tried below. Spoiler alert: the first thing I’ll repurchase will be the Face Balm. Continue reading “Meredith Tested: Ursa Major Skincare”
Welcome to part three! Sink and tub basins can get pretty gross, and they can seem hard to fully clean, even with toxic cleansers. I feel like I’ve probably tried everything from toxic cleaners to expensive natural sprays from the health food store but this little recipe and a little elbow grease is my go-so solution for sinks and tubs. Continue reading “Green, Clean Home Part Three: AMAZING Sink and Tub Cleaner”
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This recipe is based on lots you can find on the internet or passed down from grandparents. Many people swear by just one or two of the ingredients in this spray. I find that this mix is the most effective for the most messes in my home from scuffs on the walls to messy kitchen and bathroom counter tops to spot-treating floors. Continue reading “Green, Clean Home: Part Two (Magic Cleaning Spray)”
Welcome to PART ONE of my “Green, Clean Home” series! Eco-friendly, safe and healthy cleaning starts with the humble yet useful … sponge. Why douse your whole kitchen with a spray with lots of extra unnecessary ingredients like fragrance when you can handle most messes with just water and a sponge? Why grab half a roll of paper towels when you can sop up more … Continue reading Green, Clean Home: Part One (Kitchen Sponge)
It’s been pretty quiet on MeredithTested.wordpress.com, but here are some other places I’ve been on the world wide web recently… (click through the images to go to the posts!) Continue reading “Where Have I Been?”
A few of my top baby items were featured on The Wise Baby’s “Real Moms Favorite Baby” column. >>> Check it out! <<< Continue reading MeredithTested featured on The Wise Baby
*Hi friends, just a heads up that this post contains affiliate links and I might receive a small commission. Affiliate links are indicated with an asterisk. Time flies when you have a newborn to care for (and stare at, and play with, and snuggle!) We tried to stay minimal in terms of baby items but there’s no doubt about it: babies use a lot of … Continue reading Meredith Tested: Favorite USA-Made Baby Items
The holidays are over but it seems like I have a never-ending calendar of special events and birthdays that require cute gifts. I’m always on the hunt for unique, high-quality pieces that I think the women in my life would be happy to receive. Keep a few of these gifts on hand and avoid the typical rush-out-to-a-random-store-and-buy-a-candle situation. All of these picks are Made in America … Continue reading Unique Gifts Under $40 for Women and Teens
What’s the best jewelry to wear with a baby? What’s a great gift to get a new mom? It doesn’t take long for babies to start grabbing at everything. My daughter is only 2 months old and while she can’t control her hands and arms that well yet, when she does get a handful of something she clamps down with a vice grip so strong … Continue reading 19 Baby-Friendly Jewelry Picks
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