Author: Milan Fry
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Non-Toxic Cooking Utensils: Silicone vs Wood vs Stainless Steel
Part of The Kitchen Edit at The Conscious Mom Edit. Cooking utensils are one of those kitchen tools we reach for every single day. Spatulas, wooden spoons, ladles, tongs — they’re constantly touching the food we cook, yet most of us rarely think about the materials they’re made from. When I started looking more closely…
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Best Glass Food Storage Containers
Part of The Kitchen Edit at The Conscious Mom Edit. Non-Toxic Alternatives to Plastic for Everyday Kitchens Food storage is one of those kitchen systems most of us build slowly over time. A container here, a leftover container there, maybe a drawer full of mismatched lids that somehow multiplied overnight. For years I didn’t think…
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Beeswax Wraps: Do They Actually Work?
Part of The Kitchen Edit at The Conscious Mom Edit. A Plastic Wrap Alternative for Everyday Kitchens If you’re trying to reduce waste in your kitchen, plastic wrap is often one of the first things people look to replace. It’s convenient, but it’s also single-use, difficult to recycle, and easy to go through quickly in…
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Best Reusable Paper Towels That Actually Work (Eco-Friendly Kitchen Swaps)
Part of The Kitchen Edit at The Conscious Mom Edit. Paper towels are one of those things most of us use automatically. A spill happens. We grab a sheet. A counter needs wiping. Another sheet disappears. For years, I never questioned it. Paper towels were simply part of the kitchen routine. But when I started…
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Best Non-Toxic Cutting Boards (Wood vs Plastic vs Bamboo)
Part of The Kitchen Edit at The Conscious Mom Edit. For most of my life, cutting boards were one of those kitchen items I never thought twice about. We had a few plastic boards in a drawer. They worked fine. I used them every day while cooking and didn’t give the material much thought. Then…
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25 Spring Break Staycation Ideas for Families (Fun Things to Do at Home)
Part of The Spring Break Edit series at The Conscious Mom Edit. A few years ago I had a very specific vision of what spring break with kids would look like. There would be beach photos. Matching sun hats. The kids happily digging in the sand while my husband and I relaxed nearby with iced…
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Screen-Free Plane & Car Ride Activities for Kids (Travel Toys & Calm Systems That Actually Work)
Part of The Spring Break Edit at The Conscious Mom Edit. We once boarded a 14-hour international flight with our 18-month-old daughter and, if I’m being honest, far too much confidence. We had snacks. A few small toys. And the optimistic belief that we were prepared. We weren’t. Three hours in, the snacks were gone,…
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Best UV Protection Sunglasses for Kids (And Moms, Too) – Durable, Polarized & Beach-Ready for Family Travel
Part of The Spring Break Edit at The Conscious Mom Edit. When we travel now, sunglasses are no longer an afterthought. Before kids?I tossed one pair into my bag and called it good. Now? And yet — they matter more than ever. Children’s eyes are actually more vulnerable to UV exposure than adults’. Their lenses…
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What to Do If Your Kid Gets Sunburned (Sunburn Relief & After-Sun Care for Kids)
Part of The Spring Break Edit at The Conscious Mom Edit. There’s a very specific moment most parents recognize. It’s bedtime. Pajamas are on. The house is finally quiet. And then you notice it. A little pink across the shoulders.A warmer-than-usual nose.A faint swimsuit line you definitely didn’t see earlier. And suddenly you’re replaying the…
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Best Reef-Safe Sunscreen for Moms (Mineral Options That Feel Good On Your Skin)
Part of The Spring Break Edit series at The Conscious Mom Edit. Every beach trip has that moment. You’re standing in the bathroom mirror, sunscreen in hand, already thinking about reapplication, salt water, and whether it’s going to leave your face looking ghostly in every family photo. For years, I used whatever was easy. Sprays.…