Food + Drink
Bedtime Mocktail Series: The Sleepy Fig
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Sustainability
Tiny Habits, Big Difference: 5 Eco-Friendly Changes That Stick
Making Sustainability a Habit (Not a Hurdle) Let’s face it—the idea of “going green” can feel overwhelming. Zero-waste kitchens, capsule wardrobes, solar panels, backyard compost bins…it all sounds great, but where do you start? And more importantly: how do you keep it up without burning out? The truth is, sustainability doesn’t have to be all […]
Tread Lighter, Live Fuller: How to Raise Eco-Conscious Kids
Let’s be honest: parenting isn’t exactly the most carbon-neutral endeavor. Between the diapers, the wipes, the plastic-wrapped snacks, and the growing pile of toys—they don’t call it the “stuff” phase for nothing. In fact, a 2021 report by Zero Waste Europe found that the average child produces over 500 pounds of disposable diaper waste by […]
Why the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Certification Matters
Avocado’s OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100-certified products help protect the health of you, your family, and the planet. Here’s how.
Lifestyle
The Bison Comeback
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Wellness
Should You Go to Bed With Wet Hair?
Considering going to sleep with wet hair? Here’s why it’s a habit you should avoid, plus tips to keep your hair healthy when drying it before bed isn’t an option. Even if you’re not an evening shower person, there are times when a late workout, a stressful day, or simply a change to your schedule […]
What is Cognitive Shuffling? And How It Can Help You Fall Asleep
Lying awake at night unable to fall asleep? Cognitive shuffling might just be the sleep hack you’ve been looking for. If you’re anything like me, what I’m about to describe is all too familiar. It’s finally bedtime, so you’re cozied up under the covers, ready to fall asleep, and, as soon as your eyes close, […]
Is NAD+ the Answer to Improved Sleep Quality?
You could try to biohack your way to better sleep using everything from magnesium supplements, morning sunlight exposure, and white noise machines to TikTok trends like the “sleepy girl mocktail” and mouth tape (hi, sleepmaxxing). But what if there was a one-and-done method that could put all of that to rest? Well, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, […]
Lifestyle
Mattress Firmness Decoded: What’s Right For Your Sleep Style?
When you get in bed, how does it feel? Is it bouncy or still? Does it cradle your body or maintain its shape? Does it feel like lying on a marshmallow or a bed of moss? In the mattress world, this is called firmness, and while there’s a wide range of choices on the firmness […]
Spring Travel
It’s travel season! Lots of families are looking to get some fun in the sun this Spring and Summer, but many parents worry about logistics of travel with young kids. In this blog post, Rachael Shepard-Ohta of Hey, Sleepy Baby will explain some of the most common issues parents face while traveling with babies and […]
How to Clean Your Washing Machine (and How Often) So Your Bedding Actually Gets Clean
You clean your sheets, but your washer might be dirtier than you think. Here’s how to clean it the easy, non-toxic way. I’ll admit, I had no idea I was supposed to clean my washing machine until I saw a TikTok video showing someone deep-cleaning theirs. It sent me down a rabbit hole of “deep […]