Branch Basics is a fabulous laundry soap, a safe alternative to toxic laundry detergents. As a soap (and not detergent), it uses powerful active enzymes from edible and seed bearing plants and absolutely no synthetic fragrances, preservatives, dyes, or additives. It is equally effective in cold water as it is in hot. It […]
The time consuming cleanup used to be enough to keep us from firing up our juicer…but thanks to Branch Basics, cleaning is a breeze and the parts to our beloved Breville stay shiny and grime-free! How to Use: Spray the juicer with Branch Basics All-Purpose, 1:5 solution and wipe with a towel. If you […]
For all those times you wish you could shrink down your big green spray bottle and stuff it into your purse, introducing Branch Basics on-the-go! Now you can conveniently carry Branch Basics with you at all times for those messy hands at the park, accidental spills in the car, or all those weekend […]
Dishwashing 101 Did you know that standard dishwasher detergents are the #1 cause of childhood poisonings and can leave caustic chemical residues on your dishes and silverware? These products are chock full of nasty ingredients, and they often leave residues behind after you wash. Why would we ever want them lathered onto our dishes? When […]
Not only can you use Branch Basics to streamline your home cleaning, you can now replace your hand soaps and body washes with this one product. Okay, we know what you’re thinking…”Cleans my toilet…and then my body?!” Well, in case you haven’t caught on, human-safeness is kind of our thing, which is why […]
With summer comes fresh, locally-grown produce. Whether you get your veggies from the farmer’s market, backyard garden, or local grocery store, rinsing them with Branch Basics ensures you’re feeding your family the best nature provides. Conventionally-grown goods are sprayed with chemical-laden pesticides, so soaking them in Branch Basics is of utmost importance as […]
Not only is Branch Basics a MUST for a healthy home, but it’s an effective replacement for virtually ALL your conventional cleaners. Decide which bottles you’ll use for which cleaning jobs, label them accordingly (ie, All-Purpose, Kitchen, Stains) and fill your empty spray bottles to the appropriate fill line, clearly marked on the […]
Beyond Non-Toxic Wouldn’t it be great to have a cleaning product with NO precautionary or warning labels that works as well or better than the conventional toxic ones? If your answer is “Yes, of course, that’s why I choose to use non-toxic products!” then you may be surprised to know the following: Although today there […]
I got married in September, but because of my husband’s work schedule we couldn’t go on our honeymoon until February. WHAT A BLESSING. We were so grateful to escape the cold in Virginia and enjoy the beautiful, sunny weather of the Caribbean! We went to Grenada, not knowing anything about it, and we LOVED it. […]
We love hearing from people across the country on how they use Branch Basics and here’s one we had to share! This is what a teacher in Springfield, VA has to say… “I am so excited to be writing to you. I am absolutely in love with this product and it has replaced all my […]
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Kelly and I spent the past week in California, first visiting a sweet family friend at their BEAUTIFUL Carmel home (complete with a fabulous garden, amazing views, fresh air and ADORABLE children!) and then headed to Santa Clara for Weston A. Price Foundation’s 2012 Wise Traditions Conference. This was our second year to attend and […]
We just received a testimonial from a new Branch Basics user and had to share…along with the awesome before/after pics she sent us: “Hi, I just received the gallon of cleaner and 3 bottles and used Branch Basics for the first time today and I am in love! I have a couple pet stains on […]
Yesterday I got to see my new friend’s baby!! Meet Clark Maxwell Boone! He’s so perfect and precious…and looks just like his dad!! His mom, Jenny Lind, is about the cutest, sweetest thing ever….And doesn’t she look amazing for having had a baby not even 2 full days earlier?! She’s from Jackson, Mississippi (where Sam, […]
Two of our favorite young mamas have put Branch Basics to the ultimate test: their babies! Both girls strive to use the safest products around their little nuggets, but also need something that works, especially for the…well…”tough stuff”. Let’s hear it straight from the mamas’ mouths: “Baby Charlotte and Mom love Branch Basics! From washing […]
In yesterday’s post, I said I would share the ways Branch Basics came in handy for things leading up to the wedding – cleaning old church pews was one way. I was fortunate enough to have a friend whose parents have all the old church pews from the church that Sam grew up in before […]
But unlike lions and tigers and bears, these things are all so exciting!!! I caught an early morning flight to Jackson, MS and am now sitting in the passenger pick-up area praying against shifty internet signals as I wait for Kelly – driving here from Baton Rouge – to pick me up. Then we’re off […]
Thanks so much for all your amazingly creative tagline ideas…we loved, loved, LOVED each and every one! It was super hard to decide but once we did, we never looked back…it’s simple, it’s powerful and it’s TRUE. Thanks, Melanie Pritchett, for the one line that says it all… safe soap that simplifies your life We […]
Get those creative juices flowin’! We’re still undecided about a tagline for Branch Basics so we’re asking for your help! If you have any ideas for a tagline – no matter how simple, silly, or serious – tell us your suggestion before Monday. If yours is our favorite then you could win a gallon of […]
You may want to think twice before taking another pump of Purel…or any product containing Triclosan, a chemical added to anti-bacterial soaps since its discovery in the 70s. Studies of its ill effects have sent us warnings over the past few years, but this one is a true shout. According to Proceedings of the National […]