Summary: Curating a Healthy House<br> What’s eco-friendly also tends to be non-toxic, and if you’re like most sustainable minimalists, you likely aspire to curate a healthy house that supports your eco-minimalist ideals. Yet non-toxic products can be difficult to find; they tend to be expensive, too.<br> Today I’m speaking with the brains behind <a href="https://shadesofgreen.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shades of Green</a>, Angela Wade and Ellen Strickland. Shades of Green is a sustainable shopping platform that’s committed to creating healthier living spaces by sourcing only non-toxic, environmentally-friendly products. In today’s conversation, Angela and Ellen offer actionable wins you can enact right now to curate a healthy house for your family (without spending a ton of money).<br> <br> Here’s a preview of this week’s episode:<br> [9:30] The low down on petroleum-based dyes in textiles versus natural ones (and why they’re problematic)<br> [16:00] Bedrooms and sleep quality: Why you should invest in a non-toxic mattress and bedding, and STAT<br> [21:30] EMF’s, technology, and sleep: How to incorporate minimalist principles into our bedrooms as a means of enhancing sleep quality<br> [25:00] The best fabrics for sheets, mattress pads, and duvet covers<br> [30:00] Beyond houseplants and open windows: New ways to improve your home’s indoor air<br> <br> Resources mentioned in the episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1611429&u=1578851&m=100891&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Take the hair quiz at Gemmist.com</a><br> * <a href="https://fave.co/35Z44sE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Naturepedic </a><br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/3gXrIeb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Awair air quality meter</a><br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2UNgstB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stasher reusable silicone bags</a><br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2TbN7Ze">Ziptop reusable silicone bags</a><br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1611429&u=1578851&m=100891&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gemmist</a> for sponsoring this episode! Use code MINIMALIST at checkout for 20% off and free, 2-day shipping.<br> NEW FEATURE! Leave a voicemail with your question and I’ll answer it on-air! Here’s how: State your name then leave the show a message at (508) 960-9046. (This new feature only works with audience participation, so don’t be shy!)<br> <br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/179/">#179: Minimalist Beauty for the Conscious Consumer</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
