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Natural Products

Bellabu Bear’s organically grown and chemical-free bamboo clothing

Erin Sluka
Bellabu Bear’s organically grown and chemical-free bamboo clothing

At the end of a busy day, nothing feels better than shedding your work clothes and putting on something soft and comfortable. For many years, my nightwear consisted of a pair of sweats and a T-shirt. Then I discovered bamboo clothing and I own a few pajamas made with this soft, breathable fabric. If you do not own bamboo-made clothing then you are missing out on comfort! My newest pair os from Bellabu Bear.

Bellabu Bear sounds like it may be made for toddlers and you are right, but they have a few options for Mom and Dad as well to share in the softness. The designs are adorable. I have the Fall Floral design for Adult size. There is this adorable new Garden Fairy and Fishing bamboo pajamas that are NOW available on the Bellabu Bear site (in both children and adult sizes)! 

Bellebu Bear’s yarn comes from organically grown bamboo and is Oeko-Tex Certified to be free of chemicals. It is safe for all skin types including with eczema. Their zippers come from YKK, the leader in the market, and have passed all safety tests for babies.

Besides the safe features of these pajamas, you will love the hand cuffs on the smallest sizes and slip resistant feet for toddlers. If it is time to sleep in softer clothes, you will love the pajamas that you can match as a family from Bellabu Bear.

Natural Products

My favorite Amazon products for 2024

Erin Sluka

I recently found myself reading through ideas for gifts I could get over the Holidays. Some people are hard to shop for and I need ideas. Other times, I want something for myself and am stuck on what has the best, authentic reviews.

I do pair up with brands as a Blogger. Many times I am sent product so I can try it myself and the brand hopes I will share. I am very particular who I partner with. I want to find brands that I would truly consider myself. I want brands that align with my voice in my blog – natural products, makes life easy and quality products.

I decided to keep track of such products I would love to share with you because I love and use these products myself. Not every brand I work with may fit in this post. Below is a list I will keep going in 2024 whenever I fall in love with its use or have a great experience with the brand.

Lotus Bowl Bamboo Salad Set

Why I love this? I meal prep for work lunches and this bowl is actually big enough! It has a design that is not bulky at all, but gives a depth that allows my ingredients to mix well. Plus I seem to get compliments on it every time I use it places.

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Bark & Barware Premium Smokeshow Cocktail Smoker Kit with Torch

Black Wood Box, Gold Tools, 6 Flavors Wood Chips – Old Fashioned Bourbon Smoker Kit – (no butane) Gifts For Dad – Whiskey Smoker Kit

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Wanderfull CANVAS HYDROBAG

This puffer bag fits bottles 3.5-in or less in diameter; Protects your essentials from spilled water; Ideal for water bottles, reusable soda & coffee cups, & wine bottles

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Stur Natural Water Enhancers

Why I love this? It is my goal to drink more water, but I am just not motivated to drink water. I have found it much easier if I can add flavor, so I found Stur. There are no extra calories, no added sugars and are considered keto-friendly! A little goes a long way! P each is my favorite! I also use their electrolyte varieties.

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Aloederma 99% Aloe Vera

Why I love this? I have been stuck where I either burn myself in the sun or even cooking and have nothing on hand to relieve that burn. Aloderma has many aloe products ( I also use their Brightening Moisturizer) that contains aloe. This particular product is what you want on hand for sunburn relief- trust me!

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Mozy Wearable Blanket

Why I love this? OK- this might be my absolute new favorite. This blanket for my legs traps heat so well that I need more than one! I need one I keep for outdoor sports events, hiking, camping and even backyard get togethers. It stays on! You can even collect velcro patches to personalize your blanket!

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Burlap & Barrel Spices

Why I love this? I love to grill and I have tried so many spice brands. Sometimes I find a brand and notice that when I use their spices, I get better compliments on the meal. Burlap & Barrel brings me some of those best compliments. Their spices are so fresh and from the finest sources. My favorite – Black Lime & Chili Salt blend!

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Fit + Fresh Cooler Bags

I LOVE this bag. Not only is it large, with extra external storage but the hard liner is removable for easy cleaning and leak proof features! You will love these cooler bags for picnics, outdoor games and camping!

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GuruNanda Shower Steamers & Sprays

These shower products from GuruNanda are made with 100% pure and natural essential oils and are cruelty-free and free from artificial fragrances, parabens and sulfates. You can choose from Uplift (Orange), Breathe (Eucalyptus) and Relax (Lavender).

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First Aid GoKit

First Aid supplies to travel with! There are 4 first aid kits from Keep>Going First Aid to choose from – the SuperKit (270 pieces), GoKit (130 pieces), Loaded MiniKit (60 pieces) and KidsKit (44 pieces).

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Rumpl Travel Gear

Stay Cozy Outdoors with Rumpl Travel Gear. Rumpl, the inventors of The Original Puffy Blanket, has the outdoor blankets and towels that needs to be a staple for everyone.

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Wolf Tactical Gear

COMPACT EDC SLING BAG from Wolf Tactical. Constructed with rugged, weather resistant nylon material, our tactical crossbody bag features spacious compartments, internal organization pockets, and dual-zipper design for quick access to your gear.

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Pirani Tumblers

Pirani Insulated Stackable Tumblers. Party Sustainably everywhere you go with these stackable and easy to carry Pirani Party Tumblers.

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Beauty, Earth Friendly, Natural Products

Reduces plastic waste in your home with Canary Products

Erin Sluka

This photo above is equivalent to 4 moths of toothpaste and 14 bottles of hand soap! Imagine all the plastic waste any other way?! Canary is the brand for families who want to reduce plastic waste and also want to use natural ingredients from soaps and toothpastes made in the USA.

Canary Toothpaste Tablets come in flavors you love for mouth care. 240 count packs would last about 4 months at 1-2 a day. 1 a day is all that is needed for a clean mouth, but 2 gives you an extra foamy brush if that is your desire. These tablets are easy to use- just chew-brush-rinse out. I like to give a xylitol reminder that you will need to keep these safe from pets so they also come in a glass jar with lid for better storage. Xylitol is the natural sweetener used- great for humans. The bag is compostable so there is zero waste involved.

The Canary Foaming Hand Soap set is my new favorite. The scents are all the ones you want for your bathroom and hands and the waste is so little! You get a glass bottle that is reusable and then just buy the soap bars. All you do is break up a bar a bit, add warm water and walk away. In about an hour, the bar has dissolved and you have foaming hand soap. The soap does not contain any no parabens or sulfates and are free from harmful chemicals.

All Canary products are vegan and cruelty-free. You get to save space in your toiletry cupboard, use a lot less waste and get a naturally clean YOU! Shop Canary and make the better eco-friendly choice for everyday body products. You will love them as much as I do! Sign up for emails on their website and get a 15% off coupon! They ship for free over only $32 and there are subscription options too.

Healthy Living, Natural Products, Travel

VitaSea Mineral-based Suncare Products

Erin Sluka
VitaSea Mineral-based Suncare Products

When it comes to sunscreen, perhaps running to the nearest retailer and looking for a bottle of a high SPF that’s a decent price has been your go-to strategy on deciding what to buy. I can’t remember the last time I shopped for sunscreen like this. Many sunscreens actually have harsh chemicals and not just harsh on your skin, especially after a day in the sun, but harsh on the environment as well. Brands like VitaSea are what I seek out and they really won’t break your bank either! If I am going to lather a sunscreen on my skin for hours a day then step into the water with sea life or other swimmers, I make sure the decision is a responsible one.

The first place to start is looking for mineral-based sunscreens and ones with ingredients that are clean and have added nutrients for your skin. For example, VitaSea is mineral-based and uses kelp and Vitamin E & C. These are fantastic ingredients for sun-tired skin of all types. Their lotion goes on so light and rubs in very well.

Why mineral-based sunscreens? If it is not mineral-based then it is chemical-based. The active ingredient in most mineral sunscreen is non-nano zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. These are best for the skin and have the least impact on reefs and marine life. The added sea kelp is very sustainable and has great skin nutrients. Make sure you know what is in your sunscreen before committing to using it as much as you will this year. You can learn more about VitaSea by visiting their website.