Natural Sunscreens That Just Don’t Work (and they’re giving the others a bad name, grrrr!)
When you test over 100 sunscreens, some make the top recommended “best natural mineral sunscreen” tier which is highly coveted and quite a small group,…
The Reviews
This is not a review blog, but I’ve reviewed hundreds of items over the years:
- natural mineral sunscreens (over 100!)
- dozens of reusable sandwich bags
- lots of stainless steel lunch containers
- dozens of natural bug sprays
- air filters
- non-toxic mattresses
- minimalist “barefoot” shoes
- over 2 dozen natural nail polishes
- 2 grain mills
- dehydrators
- …and food and cooking supplies galore!
I’m always deadly honest and never make quick decisions.
Readers have come to trust my opinion and even look to see if I’ve tried something before they buy!
This one is the most famous by far:
Curious what favorite products the Kitchen Stewardship household uses on a regular basis? Find out over on my resources page.
Why We Still Use (a LOT of) Redmond Real Salt {Review}
I just love Real Salt. I love the rustic multicolored granules. I love the story on the bottles of how it was discovered. I love…
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Earthley Natural Health Products {Review}
October is always a touchy time for those women in the Natural Health world. We, of course, want women to be as healthy as possible,…
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Instant Pot Review & Buying Guide: Size, Features, and More!
Oh yes my friends… Even though the Instant Pot electric pressure cooker seems to have been all the rage for quite a few years, there…
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Natural Sunscreen Review 2025: The Best Natural Zinc Oxide Sunscreen (Better than EWG!)
Crazy but true – our family really has tested and reviewed over 120 natural mineral sunscreens over the last 10 years, and we know the…
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Insect Spray Safety: Ingredients to Avoid and Why
Nobody wants to be a bug’s dinner while they’re trying to enjoy a beautiful summer day. But the landscape is changing – society is becoming…
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Finding the Best All Natural Bug Spray
Looking for an all natural bug spray? I’ve tested and reviewed all the non-toxic bug sprays and all natural bug repellents so you can purchase…
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Chewing Gums with Xylitol
Sugar alcohols aren’t new, and I’ve researched them before, but we are seeing the “-ols” more and more – especially in chewing gum. I don’t…
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Katie’s Official Mockmill Review
Here at Kitchen Stewardship®, I’m sort of known for both comprehensive and honest reviews of natural living and real food cooking products. People turn here…
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A Grinding Challenge: Putting Fresh Whole Grains to the Test
Don’t you hate that feeling of spending time on a recipe and ending up with a total FAIL? I’m here for you. Want to make…
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Get Your Mud Mouth on with Earthpaste {Review}
Does a brown, natural toothpaste sound unbelievable to you? Let’s talk about the top on my list of natural toothpaste reviews, but first, more shocking…
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The BEST Blue Light Blocker Glasses for Better Sleep {REVIEW}
Sleep is hard for me. Always has been. Getting to bed early is hard. Getting up out of bed is really hard. As someone who’s…
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Best Kitchen Tools for Foodies — from a Bunch of Bloggers Who Love to Cook!
Every year, bloggers share their “gift guides” for Christmas shopping, and every year I feel like I’m in junior high. Why junior high? That was…
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Earthpaste’s Dry Little Cousin…Earthpowder {Review}
When you have to write, “Clean toothpaste off walls…and cupboards,” on your to-do list, you know you have kids. Our toothpaste has always surprised people…
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Seeking the BEST Bento Box for Lunch {REVIEW}
If I’ve packed over 1,000 lunches in bento boxes, do I get to be an expert yet? (We love packing dinner leftovers for lunch the…
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Cook Smarts Review {Meal Plan Service & App}
Meal planning can be hard. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, trying out an online meal planner is worth it! Here’s my Cook Smarts review. The Cook…
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How We Use Our Lavender Roll-On from MadeOn
Let’s talk about some of Murphy’s Laws of parenting. Doesn’t it feel like the constipated baby always blows out when you’re one minute late to…
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I Hate My Phone {Republic Wireless Review}
Dumb move, Katie. I had 30 days to test out my Republic Wireless phone and make sure I liked it, and I didn’t switch over…
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You Don’t Need to Look Like a Caveman, Bearded Guy (or use stinky conditioner)
This one is for the dudes. And the women who love their dudes, but are tired of getting scratched by their beards. And even the…
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Part Two: The Best Natural Waterproof Mattress Protector
In our quest for healthy sleep for the whole family, I told you that finding safe materials for containing the messes was an important piece…
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