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Your Guide To Eco Household, Wellness, Clothing, Water Filters & More

You don’t have to resort to using toxic chemicals to keep your home sparkling clean! Transitioning to eco friendly household products will greatly improve the environment inside of your home which will help reduce your body’s toxic burden as well as your carbon footprint.

Purge your cleaning cabinet & laundry room of toxic products and try some on this list, you won’t be disappointed and Mother Earth will love you extra. Using cleaning products & laundry detergent that contain environmentally responsible ingredients will limit your family’s exposure to hundreds of very toxic chemicals & volatile organic compounds [VOCs].

What’s healthy for you is good for the environment. Transition to using clean household products and you will be one less person contributing to harmful chemicals swirling down your drain and out into the waterways.

This is a comprehensive list of brands that I have vetted and researched. Curious to know how you can get your hands on my list of “bad” ingredients to avoid? Send your email address to me at kelly (at) kellybonanno (dot) com and I’ll send it right over for free or click here and have it delivered to your inbox.

You can find a comprehensive list of clean beauty and personal care lines here.

I’m an affiliate for some* of the lines which means I’ll receive a small commission if you buy something through my link (this does not affect your price) which I truly appreciate as it helps subsidize the free content I share here on my site, in my Facebook group, on Instagram, in my free newsletter, etc. I am an entrepreneur, a creator, affiliate commissions are part of how I support my family. Thank you for supporting me and my mission to help make your eco, non toxic shopping simple. I’m not affiliated with all of them but I do give my seal of eco approval to each one so happy shopping for your happy, healthy home.

Are you a business owner or entrepreneur? Check out Groove Funnels, an all-inclusive online business platform I am loving. 

Find it overwhelming to figure out which products are best for you? I’ll take the guesswork out. I’m here to help. Click here to book a complimentary call with me. ★ I’m happy to offer guidance in choosing which lines and products will meet your needs and budget.

 

Water Filters

Berkey is a family-owned company passionate about raising awareness on water quality concerns. They use a natural process to remove harmful contaminants. FREE express shipping. 

50% Off Select Filtration Systems at Aquasana

Whole house, shower and drinking filtration systems designed to reduce harmful contaminants from your family’s tap water.

Make your water taste delicious by adding a packet of my latest favorite tea, Pique Tea. They offer a wide variety of delicious teas to build up our body’s defense during this critical time including.

Or drink Hint Water!   

Hint

 

Household: Cleaning, Laundry, Dish & More

Eco Girl A women-owned and operated shop offering natural products for your health, beauty, style, home, and the planet. They have partnered with One Tree Planted to help support global reforestation by donating 1% or more of all website sales. A single tree can provide a habitat for hundreds of species. Trees are vital for the air we breathe, our water, medicines.

ViroShield Quality products using the purest essential oils and ingredients available. They carry everything from hand sanitizer and surface cleaner to Covid protection face shield hats. 

Pure Haven Health, beauty, skincare, body care, hair care, baby care, cleaning, laundry and household products 100% free of toxic chemicals. 

Thrive Market  Shop their extensive food lines and selection of sustainably sourced Clean Wines curated by a Master Sommelier! Choose a FREE gift, up to $24 value, when you purchase a Thrive Market membership.

Eco Nuts

Dr. Bronner’s

ThreeMain  3% of all ThreeMain sales go to Rozalia Project, an organization that cleans and protects our oceans.

TruEarth Each laundry strip packs ultra-concentrated, hypoallergenic, eco-friendly cleaning power into a tiny, pre-measured strip of detergent that you just toss in the wash. 

Meliora Cleaning Products                                                   The Honest Company

Miessence

Puracy

Grab Green

PurEcoSheet reusable dryer sheets 

Molly’s Suds

Branch Basics

Better Life

Rockin Green

Green Shield

Celadon Road

Biokleen

Grab your free eco guide & discover my TOP tips to help you go green, reduce your body’s toxic burden & create a healthier indoor environment while treating our planet with a little more kindness ?

Lifestyle  

Yes Wellness  Online health and wellness store with innovative health and lifestyle products at affordable prices, education and community support.

Find Your Trainer Personal trainers provide expert guidance and support designed for your goals, on your schedule,in the comfort and privacy of your home or building gym.

YogaDownload Unlimited access to 1500+ Yoga classes. Unlimited streaming, free downloads to keep forever, new classes added every week, beginner through advanced

Food & Beverages

Braga Organic Farms  Heart-healthy organic nuts, dried fruit, chocolate and gifts. 

Soda Stream Quickly and easily make your own sparkling water and replace 3,700 bottles and cans with just ONE reusable bottle! It saves you $$$ too. I LOVE my Soda Stream, we’ve been using it for years. Cheers! 

Miracle Noodles & Miracle Rice  Fantastic if you want to lose or maintain weight and still enjoy rice and pasta! It’s low calorie, low/no carb, grain-free, blood sugar-friendly, gluten-free, weight loss-friendly, shirataki noodles & rice. As low as 5 calories, zero fat, zero sugar! 

Essential Oils: 

Diffuse for non toxic room fragrance and use for making DYI cleaners. 

Mountain Rose Herbs 

Pure Haven 

doTERRA

Plant Therapy

Organic Infusions 

  Candles

The Candleberry Candle Company

GS Candles (essential oil line)

Pure Light

Aroma Naturals 

Woodlot

Prosperity Candle

Pure Haven 

Nourish

Prim Botanicals

Mattresses

Avocado Eco Friendly Mattress Made with organic materials, STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® certifications to ensure no harmful substances are present. MADE SAFE® certified — which precludes all known and even suspected toxins, including fire retardants. This is the mattress I sleep on, I absolutely love, love, LOVE it! It is incredibly comfortable and my body felt better just after sleeping on it for a few months. 

My Green Mattress Eco mattresses made by hand in their family-owned and operated GOTS and GOLS certified organic factory located in the Midwest. Each mattress is made-to-order and delivered to your home in two weeks or less.

Eco Terra Latex Mattress Handcrafted using the finest 100% natural Talalay latex, organic wool and organic cotton.  Made with breathable, moisture-wicking materials so you can sleep well. Fabric-encased responsive support coils. No polyurethane. No toxins. Very affordable – less than many toxic mattresses! They keep their prices low by handcrafting everything in-house and shipping directly to the consumer. 

Bedding 

Eco Girl

Sol Organics

Coyuchi 

White Lotus Home 

Clothing & Accessories

I am very happy to report that sustainable, eco-friendly clothing and accessories are very on-trend for 2021. This includes shopping at secondhand stores, upcycling and purchasing items made with earth friendly and recycled materials. I can safely predict that this trend will increase as people are becoming more conscious. 

EarthLove Subscription lifestyle box full of sustainable, eco-luxe artisanal products and a magazine filled with tips, DIY, activities and stories to make living sustainably and healing the planet easier. Every box supports a cause. They work with truly eco-friendly brands and partner with environmental non-profits each season who help heal our ecosystems. 

Wholesome Culture Adorable clothes ethically and responsibly made with 60% organic cotton and 40% recycled plastic bottles.

Tagma Designs Eco friendly fashion made with sustainable fabrics and eco-friendly dyes

MotherErth  Handmade Eco-Friendly Designers Bags

James Perse Enterprises

Capsul Jewelry Premium custom jewelry made by Capsul artisans in Los Angeles, using the most stringent, environmentally-sustainable manufacturing standards.

AllBirds Shoes  Made of merino wool farmed wth high standards of land management and animal welfare, eucalyptus trees, and sugarcane, and other recycled materials. 

Cloth Diapers

Dry Baby Cloth Diaper Service

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*Disclosure* I may be an affiliate for some of the products that I recommend on my site. If you purchase those items through my links I will earn a small commission. This does not affect your price. I do appreciate you shopping through my links, it helps support this site so I can continue offering you lots of value, good recommendations and free information. Thank you in advance, I appreciate your support!

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1:1 Opportunities

Interested in working with Kelly or scheduling a one on one session? Book a free 15 minute consultation here.

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To book Kelly for an upcoming segment, interview, presentation or appearance, please email requests to

kelly (at) savvysuburban (dot) com or book a call here. 

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Interested in detoxing your beauty & personal care routine? Want to feel better, look better & have more energy? Sign up for my mailing list to receive your free guide as well as information about my new online wellness course, The Savvy Girl’s Guide To Organic Beauty, that will be launching January 2017!

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1:1 Opportunities

Interested in working with Kelly or scheduling a one on one session? Book a free 15 minute consultation here.

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To book Kelly for an upcoming segment, interview, presentation or appearance, please email requests to

kelly (at) savvysuburban (dot) com or book a call here. 

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Interested in detoxing your beauty & personal care routine? Want to feel better, look better & have more energy? Sign up for my mailing list to receive your free guide as well as information about my new online wellness course, The Savvy Girl’s Guide To Organic Beauty, that will be launching January 2017!

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Savvy Suburban Has Been Featured on The Sunday Sip!

Janene and Christine at More Than Mommies have featured Savvy Suburban along with some other great blogs this week on the Sunday Sip Rewind edition! They interviewed me earlier this year and I’m so happy that they have asked to catch up with me again. One of the best things about blogging is connecting with other bloggers. Janene and Christine are 2 girls that I am honestly happy to have ‘met’ in the cyber world. They each have 4 children, yes, 4! So motherhood is clearly a huge part of their lives but their blog also focuses on being much more. If you’d like to learn a little more about me, check out the original interview at More Than Mommies and tell them I say “hi!” If you are more than a mommy (and we all are!), they may want to feature you and your blog in the new year!

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Bring Some Love Into Your Home For The Holidays… Adopt A Dog

These sweet little beings are looking for a loving family to take them in. If you want a dog ~ and who wouldn’t they bring so much joy and love into our lives ~ please consider rescuing one from a shelter, pound or rescue organization. What better time than right now, a doggie would be the best Christmas present ever!!

Would your kids like to wake up to this cute face on Christmas morning or what?! Corey is a gentle five month old tan and white male Terrier puppy. He weighs ten pounds, gets along well with other dogs and they believe he will do fine with children. Ask for animal ID# A4520325 at the Downey Animal Care Center (562) 658-2085. To watch a video of Corey please click here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIBHwxeBFvY

 

This sweet girl is a tan Shepherd mix, about 2 months old. For more information call: San Bernardino County – Devore Shelter at (909) 386-9820 Animal ID number A547540

 

 

 

 

 

Pattison is a peppy, lovable two year old white male Miniature Poodle who weighs eleven pounds. This happy dog walks very nicely on leash, knows how to “come” on command and may be house trained. He is very playful, gets along well with dogs of all sizes and we predict he will make a terrific pet for children. Ask for animal ID# A4508285 at the Downey Animal Care Center (562) 658-2085. To watch a video of Pattison please click here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxRWK3zjVw0

*RED ALERT URGENT*
Darla is a sweet and curious little 2 year old, 9 pound female, black and brown Miniature Pinscher. She gave lots of poses during her photo shoot and was so eager to greet them. She’d love to come join your family! All North Central Animals come spayed/neutered, microchipped and with full shots (including rabies). She’s at North Central LA City shelter, 213-485-5767, animal ID#  A1354087.

 

 

Armstrong is the classic family dog. He’s a 3 yr old Male Labrador Retriever and Border Collie mix – STUNNINGLY HANDSOME! Weighs 61 lbs, seems wonderful with other dogs and  LOVES being pet! He is scared at the shelter and hides in the back but is a smiley waggy boy when out of his kennel. Please give him the home he deserves! Watch his video: http://youtu.be/t1ZLw15RbYE. He’s at North Central LA City shelter too, 213-485-5767, animal ID# A1358103

You’ll find more great dogs at DoGoneGood, North Central Shelter & Petfinder.

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Workout Wear By Ellie

The other day I received a pretty package with a delightful surprise inside: fabulous workout clothes! I really needed some new clothes to work out in so lately I have been shopping around a lot and one thing I have found is that all workout wear is not created equally. They may look similar but they all fit differently, the quality varies as does the comfort. I am happy to be given the opportunity to discover Ellie. They offer fantastic workout wear.

I received a nice pair of pants along with a very cute top. The cut of the pants is great, they are super comfortable, have a slim little pocket where you can stash a key or iPod and they have just the right amount of lycra to hug you in all the right places. The band is woven so it’s not loose in the waist the way some other exercise pants are. The top is very pretty, has enough stretch for comfort and it has fun thumb holes to keep my hands warm while I jog in this cooler weather. It’s also cute enough that I could wear it while I’m running around town, in fact, this morning I jogged with a friend and the first thing she said was, “you look so pretty!” The fabric of both items is soft but still strong and durable. Ellie is every bit as good as anything I’ve owned and at affordable prices. Working out is a necessary evil, you may as well be dressed cute while you’re doing it! This would be a nice gift for the fitness lover in your life… (eh hem, hint, hint honey!)

They’re program is, as they call it, “easy peasy lemon squeezy”, and it really is: Take the quiz, sign up and boom, an awesome package arrives at your door each month with a hand picked outfit for you!

Every outfit is styled just for you by an Ellie expert. Each month you receive an outfit worth $150, but you pay just $49.95. You’re getting great, quality pieces for a fraction of the retail cost thanks to the relationships Ellie has built.  Ellie is not just another clothing company, but a lifestyle brand. Their blog is a great place to check out tips and tricks for healthy, delicious meals and at home workouts.

Take advantage of this, if you sign up for Ellie, you will receive a $15 Lululemon gift card, plus 25% off your first month subscription.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ellie. The opinions and text are all mine. Try it out and let me know what you think!

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Prayers For The Families In Connecticut

The news of this horrific and senseless tragedy has deeply affected me as it has everyone I speak with. As I learned about the events, I was shocked and saddened beyond words. The loss of a child is the most painful. My heart is broken for the parents who lost their precious babies.  It is every parent’s worst fear… an unimaginable nightmare. May God bless them. My prayers and thoughts are with the parents, families and loved ones of those innocent children whose lives were cut way too short as well as the adults who were  victimized. May God surround them all with love, guidance, support, comfort, peace and healing. I thank God every single day for my children. I think we will all hug our children a little tighter tonight.

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Hot Holiday Gift Ideas

Today is Green Monday, the biggest shopping day in December. It is estimated that more than 1 billion dollars will be spent online while people scramble to order gifts. There are a lot of deals to take advantage of today. Amazon has a 51” Samsung 3D HD TV for $1200, that’s $1,000 off! They also have the Kindle Fire on sale for $299 with free 2 day shipping. Target is offering the XBOX 360 4GB for $249.99, that’s a $50 savings and buy one get one half off Barbie, Disney and Princess toys. Toys R Us is offering 25 – 30% off of some big ticket items. You can get a Razor scooter for $20 at Walmart.

I’m personally in denial that Christmas is a mere two weeks away. I have hardly done any shopping yet! I better get on it. Here are some ideas that might make the loves on your list smile.

  • One of my new favorite obsessions? Fresh handmade cosmetics from Lush. You know how passionate I am about using personal care items that don’t contain harmful ingredients. These products are from fresh, organic  fruit and vegetables, essential oils and safe synthetics. They are made fresh by hand using little or no preservatives or packaging, and only vegetarian ingredients. They have good stuff for guys too.
  • ‘Of the month clubs’ are back in vogue. Not a bad idea for the hard to buy for people or those people on your list who have everything. Is your assistant a beauty junkie? Check out Birch Box. Each month she’ll receive 4 -5 samples of high end beauty products, prices start at $10 a month.
  • Personalize it with silk initial bracelets by Tanya Oskanian for Hokise Jewelry. I want these!
  • There is just something so fun about stocking stuffers, don’t you think? One of my all time favorite stocking stuffers when I was a little girl was a huge tube of 6 different flavors of lip smackers, the giant ones, remember those?! I absolutely loved Lip Smackers but they unfortunately contain some chemicals you don’t want to absorb. An eco-friendly version of lip smackers from Crazy Rumors Hibiskiss come in yummy flavors and lovely hues made from botanical extracts, not artificial colors. They are vegan, cruelty free and and even gluten free!
  • Every girl likes a little bling, Stella & Dot has both fun chunky statement pieces and more delicate, understated jewelry as well so you’ll find something for every gal on your list. Contact stylist Christina Hamor to place your order.
  • And for the health fanatic on your list? Give the gift of amino acids, minerals, vitamins, blood-boosting chlorophyll and antioxidants with a Grow Your Own Wheat Grass Kit from Open Sky.

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Use Me Organic Hair Care Review

I am a shampoo junky. I like to mix it up and have several different shampoos in the rotation. I know some say this doesn’t make your hair ‘perform’ better but I happen to think it does. Plus, I like variety.  My hair is long, thick and healthy but fine. It’s not frizzy but my ends can get frayed so it doesn’t always lay well. Thaaattt being said, I don’t always have to deal with serums and straighteners to get my hair to behave. Believe me, I am grateful. However, I do know my shampoo and conditioner because when I don’t use good products it shows and my hair drives me crazy.

I am happy to say that I found a fabulous hair care line. My hair was noticeably softer after using the Use Me cleasner and moisturizer, I love the way it feels and the best part is that it also behaved well. Some products make your hair soft but not very manageable, these don’t. They perform well, especially compared to many ‘eco-beauty’ products. They also smell gorgeous! My friend even said my hair looks super shiny. They call their shampoo & conditioners cleansers and moisturizers because they view them as skincare for your hair.

Their products are sold online and in several salons nationwide. They are very environmentally sound because you can refill them in any salon that carries them, reducing post-consumer waste. This eco-girl loves that! All of their cleansers, moisturizers, and styling aids are sulfate-free, paraben-free and vegan. They are packaged in recyclable BPA-free bottles—how many companies do that? Hardly any! You know how important it is to me to use personal care products that are free from harmful ingredients and the BPA-free bottles ~ huge bonus.

All the botanicals in their products are organic and the fragrance is completely from essential oils (lavender, rosemary, aloe, green tea, matricaria, shea butter, sunflower seed oil, etc).
Use Me is a member of 1% For the Planet, a global movement of companies that donates 1% of sales to environmental organizations. And they are made in the USA!

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An Interview With Author Katherine Zwers

Christmas movies, Christmas music, Christmas lights… I love it all! And I always enjoy reading Christmas books with my kids this time of year. I was fortunate to land an interview with author Katherine Zwers. Her latest book, Christmas Star, is a heart warming Christmas book about Sebastian, the Shepherd and Hopscotch, the lamb that tells the story of their Christmas Eve adventure.

Savvy Suburban:  Christmas Star is truly a wonderful book, how did you come up with the idea for the story?
Katherine Zwers:  When I wrote Christmas Star, I wanted to create a story that was fun and imaginative for kids, but also included the wonderful and inspirational meaning of Christmas.

SS:  What was your inspiration?
KZ:  My inspiration has always been my mom. As a child she encouraged me to develop my creativity in every project I started. As an adult she supported me during every step of the book publishing process.

SS:  Ah, behind every successful woman there is an amazing mom! How long have you been writing?
KZ:  I won a writing award when I was in eighth grade, I’ve been hooked ever since.

SS:  What other books have you written?
KZ:  I have also written The Golden Easter Egg. The Golden Easter Egg is a companion book to Christmas Star and both stories include the characters Sebastian, the Shepherd and Hopscotch, the lamb.

SS:  The illustrations are vivid and contemporary. Tell us about your illustrator, Carol Heyer, and her background.
KZ:  Carol Heyer has been my friend since I was nine years old. Her amazing artistic talents speak for themselves. She has published over 27 children’s books and sold several million copies. I am very fortunate to have her as the illustrator of my books, and better yet, as my friend.
For more information visit their site and follow Katherine on Facebook. Christmas Star is a wonderful holiday gift for the little ones in your life!