The Blog

Urban Oreganics was born from a deep passion for sustainability, simplicity, and mindful self-care—and our blog is an extension of that vision. Here, we share tips for using our products, guides to embracing minimalism, and inspiration for a more conscious lifestyle. It’s a space for our community to come together and explore the things that matter most to us all—living intentionally, treading lightly, and creating a better world, one small choice at a time.

Green Easter Fun: How To Celebrate Sustainably

Green Easter Fun: How To Celebrate Sustainably

There are many different ways that families celebrate Easter, but when children are involved, this sometimes means the giving of an Easter basket filled with treats and an Easter egg hunt. We’ve gathered a list of thoughtful gifts that will serve a purpose and bring joy well after the egg hunt is over.

How to Have Summer Fun With the Kids (And Make it Green!)

How to Have Summer Fun With the Kids (And Make it Green!)

We can talk all day about the activities usually associated with summer--swimming, cook outs, icy cocktails--by we figured: why not focus on family friendly activities that do good for our environment, too? Things to do that are green, educational, and fun enough to keep the kids distracted from screen time?  

Product Spotlight: Baby Care Set For Baby Soft Skin

Product Spotlight: Baby Care Set For Baby Soft Skin

“Baby skincare” may sound silly or frivolous to some, but it is just as important to take care of their skin as it is yours. With countless products boasting obscure ingredients your baby supposedly needs, our Baby Care Set offers a simple, gentle, and effective way to nourish their delicate skin.

Making Time for You: A Mom's Guide to Self-Care

Making Time for You: A Mom's Guide to Self-Care

Our lives revolve around our family. We are the chauffeur, cook, maid, appointment keeper, and personal shopper. It is so easy (almost too easy) to forget about ourselves. Quite frankly, how in the heck are we supposed to fit taking care of ourselves in?

Planet-Friendly Lunches: Healthy Meals for Happy Kids

Planet-Friendly Lunches: Healthy Meals for Happy Kids

Lean proteins, healthy fats, leafy greens, various vitamins and fatty acids are all essential to brain development in little ones. Don't feel overwhelmed by this task. We completely understand busy work schedules and being in a food rut. This easy guide will have you planning “mom-of-the-year” lunches in no time.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Eco Friendly Back to School Swaps

Eco-Friendly Back To School Swaps

“Back to school” season is just around the corner! No doubt you have already been bombarded with tons of sale ads and promotions every time you walk into a store. If you have school-aged children, the daunting task of shopping for clothes, shoes, and supplies can be overwhelming.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Minimalist Parenting

Minimalist Parenting

If you are a parent, you know how overwhelming pregnancy and parenthood can be. Not only is your life completely changed with the addition of a little one, but the addition of things can actually be very triggering for some. From the day a pregnancy is announced, mothers (well, parents) are seemingly inundated with gifts. With the rise in popularity of baby showers, gift registries, and themed birthday parties, the stuff parents accumulate in just a few short years can get overwhelming very quickly.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog How to be Green as a Busy Parent

How To Be Green As A Busy Parent

It can be tough to be green, especially as a parent. Your brain isn’t always working correctly, you have less time, shifted priorities, and added expenses.

Last year I chatted with DJ Waldow of gDiapers' It Takes a Village to Raise a Parent Podcast. As the former Community Manager at gDiapers, I was honored to be interviewed about my green parenting tips and tricks.

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Minimalist Mothers Day Gift Guide

Minimalist Mother's Day Gift Guide

Our guide includes a variety of gifting ideas you can purchase or DIY. Minimalist mamas, don’t forget to forward this guide to your significant other - I’m sure they will get the hint!

Urban Oreganics Botanical Skin Care Lifestyle Blog Go Green for Valentines Day with these DIY Classroom Treats

Go Green for Valentine's Day with these DIY Classroom Treats

While I know the “standard” is sweet treats or little plastic trinkets, I’m hopeful that by teaching our children to gift with intention, Valentine’s Day no longer has to be such a wasteful holiday.