Caring for a baby comes with such a big learning curve, and everywhere you look it seems like there’s another “must-have” product being marketed to new parents. So let me help simplify at least one small thing — saving you a little money, an extra errand, and the need for a specialty product by using something you probably already have at home that’s actually healthier for your little one anyway! Leave the baby powder on the store shelves, and head to your kitchen cupboard in

Let's take a moment to explore one of the three core values of Searl Soap Company: Health.

Let’s dive into another core value of Searl Soap Company: Sustainability To start, I want to go back to what drove me to begin this...

Now let’s explore the last core value of Searl Soap Company: Transparency. Hi, I’m Loni. That’s me above. I’m the human running a (very) small business focused on creating healthy, sustainable products for other humans. And I have zero interest in tricking anyone into buying them. We live in a time where words like “sustainable,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” and “clean” are everywhere—and for good reason. People care about their health and the environment and want to make tho

These little bars are a fabulous zero waste option for your laundry. Not only are they simple to use, not harmful to the environment or our bodies, and easy to carry around (read here: toss one in your suitcase for your next trip or diaper bag, purse or glove box for everyday messes on the go), but they're also effective and versatile. Read on! This Stain Remover Laundry Bar works wonders on dirt, grease, blood (period underwear, ladies?), grass, poop (great for cloth diaper

I had a moment in 2020 when I actually forgot about Covid! On a "green living" group I was part of someone asked for recommendations for a clean, toxic-free face mask. I immediately started typing up my newest discovery for a facial mud mask I was loving and posted it. I was excited to share it! I had been really impressed with how my skin looked and felt after using it. A couple of hours after posting I noticed all the other comments really didn't make sense. Then I realize

Diapering a baby generally creates SO much garbage. It's estimated that one baby produces approximately 1/2 a ton (about 450 kg) of diapering waste and scientists predict it will take up to 500 years for a disposable diaper to decompose! BUT adjusting to life with a baby and all the demands it brings can make it so difficult to choose earth friendly options like cloth diapering. If you're not feeling up for cloth diapering (or if you are!) let's look at another area that ca