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Our Favorite Healthy Thanksgiving Sides & Desserts

11/20/201911/21/20192 Comments Marilee Nelson

Eating healthy, delicious meals shouldn’t feel overwhelming, especially around the holidays! Whether you are hosting family and friends this year or bringing a dish to share, these simple sides are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Make sure to use all organic ingredients! EASY CRANBERRY RECIPE What You’ll Need:  2 packages 10 ounce frozen cranberries or fresh […]

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8 Ways To Consume Less Plastic

11/06/201911/07/20197 Comments Marilee Nelson

The ill effects of plastic on humans (cancer, birth defects, and hormonal imbalances) have largely been swept under the proverbial plastic industry rug. Sure, we all heard about the dangers of BPA a few years back, but once BPA-free products started hitting the shelves, many people were falsely comforted and forgot about avoiding plastics. And […]

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How to Dispose Cleaning Products Safely (and legally)

11/05/201911/07/2019Comment Kelly Love

Does this sound like you? After reading up on how harmful most conventional cleaning products are and learning about #TossTheToxins, you’ve decided to give them up and switch to safer options (like Branch Basics, naturally). You know what to get rid of, what to replace it with, and you’re jazzed to start creating a healthier […]

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How To Choose The Safest And Healthiest Mattresses

10/17/201910/22/20198 Comments Marilee Nelson

We get so many questions about which “green” mattresses are truly non-toxic and wanted to share what we (the founders + our team) use in our own homes, and why choosing a safer mattress is so important. Given that we spend at least one-third of our lives in bed, your mattress is probably the most […]

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How to Clean Up Pet Messes the Non-Toxic Way!

09/17/201909/19/20198 Comments Carly Farmer

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The Non-Toxic, Sustainable Building Materials I Used in My Home Renovation 

09/10/201909/12/201916 Comments Kelly Love

The prospect of home renovation is intimidating in and of itself, but when you are committed to using the healthiest building materials available, it takes the intimidation factor to a new level. I know because we recently completed a renovation on our new home—and even as a healthy home advocate I had my work cut […]

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The Bizarre Truth About “Natural Flavors”

08/13/201908/15/20191 Comment Marilee Nelson

If you aim to eat a diet rich in nutrient-dense whole foods, then you probably take extra steps to avoid ingredients like food dyes, MSG, artificial flavors and preservatives. However, the term “natural flavor” found on a wide variety of organic, gluten-free, and all-natural packaged foods, typically doesn’t sound the alarm for most health-conscious consumers. […]

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Natural Remedies for Headaches and Migraines

08/13/201908/15/20192 Comments Marilee Nelson

Is your first go-to when you get a headache taking Aleve, Advil, or some other pain medication? Did you know that a headache is our body’s way of telling us something is not right? A headache is not a medication deficiency. Taking a pill will only address the symptoms not the cause. Usually there is […]

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How Sunscreen Blocks Vitamin D (and what to do about healthy sun protection)

07/16/201907/17/2019Comment Marilee Nelson

For the past two decades, doctors have been telling us to lather up with sunscreen to protect our skin and prevent skin cancer. In the past five years, however, studies are showing that we may need to forgo the sunscreen so we can get enough Vitamin D. Confused about what to do? Read on to […]

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How to Avoid Endocrine Disruptors in Your Daily Life

06/18/201906/18/20192 Comments Branch Basics

According to EWG, people come into contact with over 500 synthetic chemicals daily in their homes! Commercial personal care products and cleaning products typically contain Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), which wreak havoc on our hormones. Yes, what you wash your clothes in, clean your kitchen with, and put on your skin all contribute to hormone […]

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3 Tools You Need To Become Your Own Product Advocate

06/18/201906/18/2019Comment Marilee Nelson

We have many people come to us for advice on how to choose the best products for a healthy home and body. This includes cleaning products, natural foods, baby products, personal care products, gardening products, water filters, air purifiers, building materials, etc. And we love to arm readers with the information they need to make […]

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How to Naturally Disinfect Surfaces

06/04/201906/06/20197 Comments Marilee Nelson

If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we’re not big on “sanitizer” or “disinfectant” cleaning products. We consider these words red flags on labels as they typically indicate the product contains an EPA-registered pesticide, which is designed to kill, and has been shown to encourage the proliferation of superbugs. Given this new […]

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Stop using the F Word

05/31/201906/12/2019Comment Carly Farmer

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How to Choose the Best Cutting Board

05/06/201905/09/20191 Comment Kelly Love

We get a surprising number of inquiries on how to choose a quality, non-toxic cutting board and keep it clean and sanitized without harmful chemicals. And considering we all use cutting boards to prepare food every single day, this is an important issue to address when creating a healthy home. Choosing The Best Cutting Board […]

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How to Clean and Disinfect Cutting Boards Naturally

05/06/201906/05/20192 Comments Marilee Nelson

Now that you have a great quality wooden or bamboo cutting board (see our previous article here), we want to teach you how to clean, sanitize, and care for your new cutting board. Keep in mind, wood and bamboo cutting boards do require a bit more maintenance and hand-washing than plastic, but when properly cared […]

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Why We Don’t Use Microwaves

05/06/201905/09/201927 Comments Marilee Nelson

If you clicked to read the article, bravo! because the topic of whether to use a microwave oven is a highly controversial and loaded one. On the one hand, nearly every home in America (90% according to the US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics[1]has one.) They’re super convenient, we’re told they’re safe, and […]

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How to Clean Mold On Bathroom Grout and Showers Without Bleach

05/06/201905/29/201915 Comments Marilee Nelson

Nearly everyone has experienced the plight of mold and mildew build-up on tile grout. It’s particularly common in showers and tubs where the combination of soap scum and moist warm air create the perfect breeding ground. And nearly everyone follows the “standard procedure” for removal: spray the area with a harsh bleach-based solution, wait several […]

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Navigating Personal Care Products: Ingredients to Use & Avoid

04/10/201904/16/20194 Comments Branch Basics

You’ve spent years curating the perfect collection of personal care products to keep around your house. Cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, makeup, skincare, it’s all there and it’s all important, right? Most of us choose our go-to products based on online reviews, word of mouth or a strict set of quality standards that we adhere to […]

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How to Choose the Best Home Air Purifier

04/10/201904/15/20191 Comment Marilee Nelson

While many health experts focus on the importance of nutrition or exercise, we tend to get passionate about some of the more under appreciated aspects of well-being…like clean air. You may have heard that the average person spends about 90% of their time indoors, and the problem with this—apart from a lack of natural sunlight, […]

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Feeling Frisky: How to Wash Your Pet with Branch Basics

04/01/201904/16/20195 Comments Carly Farmer

When I brought my new puppy, Arlo, home I knew it was going to be a real life adjustment, but little did I know just how much my new companion would change my life—mostly for the better! Bringing a new dog into the home is such a fun and exciting time, but it’s also worth […]

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How to Set a Stress-Free House Cleaning Schedule You Can Live With

03/26/201903/26/2019Comment Kelly Love

I know what you’re thinking…keeping a clean house can be such a big job. Especially if you have a full-time job, kids, a life, or don’t particularly love cleaning. I get it. Just because I started a natural cleaning products company doesn’t mean I love spending my whole day cleaning! But, the more we learn […]

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