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The Best Natural Online Wellness Sites and Stores in Canada

October 22, 2024

When it comes to finding natural and non toxic products that you enjoy and use in your home, accessibility can sometimes be an issue. When in Canada, that accessibility becomes even more limited. Most of the popular wellness brands hail from the United States. This is a barrier for most who don’t want to be spending so much on conversions rates, shipping rates, and dreaded duty fees. Even if I had all the money in the world, I would not welcome that unexpected $60 duty fee at my door. That being said, there ARE some really great wellness brands and stores in Canada. You just have to know what they are. So this article is dedicated to rounding up some of my favorite options for those who live in Canada.

* This post may include affiliate links. This means that products purchased from certain links will generate a small commission (At no extra cost to you). As always, I will only recommend brands that have passed my seal of approval and that I truly love. Thank you for supporting this little holistic space on the internet. *

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The Best Natural and Non Toxic Candles

October 9, 2024

It’s that time of year where we all want to curl up in a warm cozy blanket, grab a book and light our favorite fall scented candle. There is nothing better than a warm, sweet and spicy smelling home for fall. I love lighting candles for their ambience and scent, but I prefer to leave the toxins out of my air. There are so many options when it comes to natural and non-toxic candles. I wanted to share a little bit about why I opt for natural and non toxic fall candles and my favorite options.

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The Best Natural and Non Toxic Laundry Detergent

May 31, 2024

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If you’ve been slowly switching out your conventional products for natural options or you haven’t quite found the perfect natural laundry detergent, then I have a swap for you. Finding a Natural and Non Toxic Laundry Detergent is one of the most important swaps to make in my opinion. When it comes to replacing toxic items for safer ones, my number one rule is to start with the products that come into contact with you the most. This could mean deodorant, shampoos, hand soaps etc. But one of the most important items to focus on in my opinion is laundry detergent. Not only is it responsible for washing every single clothing item you wear and the linens you sleep in, but conventional laundry detergents are some of the most toxic items you can find on a store shelf.

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Health Benefits of Air Purifiers

December 7, 2023

Have you ever wondered if an Air Purifier is something you should have in your home? Are you curious about how or if they actually work? Air quality is arguably one of the most important topics of discussion when it comes to health and wellness. Air is the one thing we cannot live without. We breathe it all day everyday and our lungs are incredibly important to our overall health. They are something we want to take good care of because they work around the clock transporting oxygen to our bloodstream. The best way to ensure you aren’t compromising the health of your lungs is by ensuring they aren’t breathing in any harmful toxic contaminants. We certainly know to avoid things like smoking and fumes, but it goes beyond that. Here’s a breakdown of why having an air purifier in your home is an important step in protecting you and your families health.

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The Best Organic and Non Toxic Mattress: Obasan Review

October 8, 2020

I had kept my eyes on the market for the best organic and non-toxic mattress for a few years, knowing that I would have to upgrade my youngest to a big bed eventually. That time has come and passed, and so I wanted to let you in on the process of purchasing a brand new mattress that was as healthy as possible for his little growing body. There are so many things to consider when it comes to investing in an organic mattress. I wanted to share some of the things I learned while researching the best organic and non-toxic mattresses. And why I landed on the option we did.

* This items in this post were gifted to me by Obasan. As always, I will only recommend brands that have passed my seal of approval and that I truly love. After testing these products for minimum 60 days, this is my honest review. Thank you for supporting my little green space on the internet. *

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Thieves Natural Household Cleaner Review + DIY Recipes + Dilution Ratios

July 5, 2020

Cleaning my home is something I like to keep up and I especially like knowing that the products I’m using are natural as well as effective. We all know essential oils can be great tools to keep surfaces clean and get rid of pesky germs, but it’s important to get the right blend of oils to ensure you are effectively managing household germs and grime. I had always dabbled in Thieves cleaning products but when my Daughter enrolled into her first year of Kindergarten I wanted to ensure that I was managing all those germs that were headed my way each day. Previous to school, I had her home with me and while I still maintained a clean home I wanted to make sure I achieved a deeper clean without compromising on keeping conventional cleaning products out of my home. My only regret was that I hadn’t bought the entire Thieves kit sooner. I had started with the thieves essential oil to diffuse into the air at home, their foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer, fruit and veggie soak, and concentrated cleaner and LOVED them. But adding in the laundry soap, toothpastes, on the go sanitizing spray (hello dirty shopping cart handles), and dish soap were an even bigger game changer.

* This post includes some affiliate links. This means that any product purchased from my links will generate a small commission (At no extra cost to you). As always, I will only recommend brands that have passed my seal of approval and that I truly love.. these commissions help to cover Bloom + Clementine’s fees so that this website can stay alive and I can continue sharing my green beauty passion with you all. Thank you for supporting my little green space on the internet. *

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Natural Cleaning Hacks: 10 Household Cleaner Recipes using only 4 affordable Ingredients

January 15, 2018

I do my fair share of cleaning everyday and I despise using conventional cleaning products. They’re toxic, they smell so strong that they give me headaches, and I just can’t wrap my head around “cleaning” something with another thing that isn’t actually “clean” in itself. I grew up with a Ukrainian Mother & Grandmother who each taught me everything about using the earth in food, cleaning and hygiene. Thanks to their influence, I have always used very basic ingredients to clean my home so I’m letting you in on some of my best natural cleaning hacks for the household (I do have to give credit to my Mother for passing down most of them, where would we be without our Mothers right?). Best part? You only need 4 very affordable ingredients to make every single one of these recipes/hacks. This regime will help keep your house squeaky clean, keep you on budget since you can ditch the expensive cleaners, and keep your house “chemical free”.

* this post contains some affiliate links which means that any sae generated form these links will generate a small commission (at no extra cost to you). I only recommend products that I love and this commission helps to cover the fees associated with keeping Bloom and Clementine running. As always, I am so grateful to all of you who read, follow, and support my little green space on the internet. *

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Minimalist Christmas Decorations from Etsy

November 15, 2017

I am a sucker for minimalism. Everything about it makes my heart flutter and I couldn’t have been more excited when i found these gorgeous handmade and minimalist Christmas decorations from Etsy. I love a good Etsy hunt, I especially love supporting handmade businesses where you can find one of a kind designs that aren’t mass produced in huge department stores. I never thought to look for Christmas decor on Etsy but I came across these magical finds and thought I’d share them with you as the holiday decorating season is upon us!

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The Miracle Soap: 29 different ways I use Dr. Bronner’s in my home

March 11, 2016

This product has been a staple in my cupboard for years now. It is the chameleon of the natural world. It can be diluted at different ratios to create a never ending list of useful products all in one! Every time I turn around, I hear of another use for Dr. Bronner’s castile soap that I hadn’t before! Castile soap is a term used for the soaps that are made purely of vegetable oils rather than animal fats. This makes them 100% pure, vegan and cruelty free! This soap is also a big money saver if you’re trying to budget or want to save a few dollars on everyday household and hygeine products.

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Natural Laundry Soda: why you should consider natural and what toxins are behind the big laundry brands…

March 1, 2016

Laundry is something we do every week of our lives. If you have a family, this can sometimes add up to a few times a day. With the frequency of our laundry cycles, is there a better alternative to the products we buy in the grocery stores? Studies have found that dryer vents give off more than 25 volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) while drying your clothes after washing. These come from laundry detergents, softeners, and dryer sheets. This is not good for the environment considering most dryer vents attach to the outside of your home. However, this is even worse for anyone who has a dryer vent that blows inside the home or is backed up accidentally. So that “nice” smell you take in when your dryer is making your clothes warm and toasty, is actually very bad for you!

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