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prepare for pregnancy: the crunchy preppy guide.
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Rainbow Light Just Once Prenatal One Multivitamin Tablets, 90-Count BottleRainbow Light Just Once Prenatal One Multivitamin Tablets, 90-Count Bottle
Buy new: $14.08
begin taking prenatals now. take a prenatal at dinner daily.
Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive HealthTaking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni Weschler
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $12.01
learn about ovulation & charting to optimize your chances of conception on any given cycle. can also use as a natural birth control method until you're ready to conceive.
Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum FertilityMaking Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility by Sami S. David
Buy new: $17.15 / Used from: $13.81
mixes Eastern & Western medicine to maximize fertility. great companion book to TCOYF.
Yoga Zone Ultimate CollectionYoga Zone Ultimate Collection
Buy new: $47.49 / Used from: $30.69
take walks daily. do yoga daily. please take care of your body.
What's In This Stuff?: The Hidden Toxins in Everyday Products - and What You Can Do About ThemWhat's In This Stuff?: The Hidden Toxins in Everyday Products - and What You Can Do About Them by Patricia Thomas
Buy used from: $2.57
learn about all the crap you're putting into your body without even knowing it.
The Complete Organic PregnancyThe Complete Organic Pregnancy by Deirdre Dolan
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $4.50
read up before you get knocked up.
Having FaithHaving Faith by Sandra Steingraber
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $2.50
an amazing look at how the environment affects pregnancy & lactation. poetic & deeply scientific. read this BEFORE you get pregnant so that you can prepare.
Dr Bronner Castile Soap Organic Almond 16 oz ( Multi-Pack)Dr Bronner Castile Soap Organic Almond 16 oz ( Multi-Pack)
organic, fair-trade, non-toxic 18 in 1 soap. use as body wash, shampoo (if you have short hair), cleaning floors, counters, dishes, bathroom, car, etc. buy the unscented version for your baby & pets.
Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Shampoo 12 fl oz (354 ml)Burt's Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit & Sugar Beet Shampoo 12 fl oz (354 ml)
Buy new: $6.40
if you have short hair, just use dr. bronner's as your shampoo. if you have long hair like me, you need something else. while this shampoo is not 100% chemical-free, it's better than most commercial options & affordable. burt's bees raspberry & brazil nut is great in the winter for additional moisture.
EO Conditioner, Lemon Verbena, 8-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3)EO Conditioner, Lemon Verbena, 8-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 3)
Buy new: $21.56
great conditioner for all hair types.
Croscill Fabric Shower Curtain Liner, LinenCroscill Fabric Shower Curtain Liner, Linen
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $9.99
get rid of your vinyl shower curtain which contains phthalates (a known carcinogen). replace with fabric.
Desert Essence - Thoroughly Clean Face Wash, 32 fl oz liquidDesert Essence - Thoroughly Clean Face Wash, 32 fl oz liquid by Mike & Will
Buy new: $11.91
excellent face wash & free of harsh chemicals. affordable too.
Desert Essence Organic Tea Tree Oil, 0.5-Ounces (Pack of 3)Desert Essence Organic Tea Tree Oil, 0.5-Ounces (Pack of 3)
Buy new: $19.99
dab a drop on blemishes to clear up skin.
LAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant 1.7 oz Vanilla Lavender DeodorantLAVANILA The Healthy Deodorant 1.7 oz Vanilla Lavender Deodorant
Buy new: $18.00
the best natural deodorant i have ever used. lavender is my favorite.
Salt-Toothpaste 3.30 OuncesSalt-Toothpaste 3.30 Ounces
Buy new: $4.44
SLS fluoride-free toothpaste is the way to go.
Burt's Bees Milk & Honey Body Lotion, 8-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)Burt's Bees Milk & Honey Body Lotion, 8-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
Buy new: $19.98
smells awesome. a little bit goes a long way.
Tarte Lash Hugger Natural MascaraTarte Lash Hugger Natural Mascara
pretty much the only makeup necessary.
Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Loose Powder, Translucent Light Organics, 0.77-OuncesPhysicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Loose Powder, Translucent Light Organics, 0.77-Ounces
okay. maybe some loose powder is nice too. foundation is not necessary.
ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda - 12 lb. bagARM & HAMMER Baking Soda - 12 lb. bag
Buy new: $21.25
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Bakers & Chefs Vinegar - 2/1 gallon jugsBakers & Chefs Vinegar - 2/1 gallon jugs
Buy new: $18.33
and this are pretty much all you need to clean your entire house. use as a fabric softener too. add 1/4 cup to the fabric softener dish of your washing machine. make your own all-purpose spray: 1 spray bottle 2 cups vinegar 2 tablespoon's Dr. Bronner fill remainder of spray bottle w/ H2O
Charlie's Soap Powder - 2.64 lb  (80 Loads)Charlie's Soap Powder - 2.64 lb (80 Loads)
Buy new: $13.95
gentle laundry detergent - good for you & baby (even cloth diapers).
Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Powder, Free & Clear, 75-Ounces Boxes, Case Pack, (Pack of 8)Seventh Generation Automatic Dishwasher Powder, Free & Clear, 75-Ounces Boxes, Case Pack, (Pack of 8)
Buy new: $49.77
unless you like to hand-wash.
What to EatWhat to Eat by Marion Nestle
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $3.94
the bible of food.
The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook: Whole Foods To Nourish Pregnant And Breastfeeding Women  - And Their FamiliesThe Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook: Whole Foods To Nourish Pregnant And Breastfeeding Women - And Their Families by Cathe Olson
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $9.16
this book will be used daily.
Real Food for Mother and Baby: The Fertility Diet, Eating for Two, and Baby's First FoodsReal Food for Mother and Baby: The Fertility Diet, Eating for Two, and Baby's First Foods by Nina Planck
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $10.13
this book gives an excellent look on how you should eat & why. looks at foods to eat prior to conception, during pregnancy, lactation, & how to introduce foods to baby.
Rachael Ray 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware SetRachael Ray 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
Buy new: $135.99
please get rid of your teflon which can absorb nastiness into your food. use only stainless steel or cast iron cookware.
Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 10-1/4-Inch Skillet with Iron Handle, KiwiLe Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 10-1/4-Inch Skillet with Iron Handle, Kiwi
Buy new: $119.95
cast iron is very heavy. get one good solid cast iron skillet to cook with. enameled is easier to clean & care for than straight-up cast iron. bonus! if you're a vegetarian, cooking w/ a cast iron skillet while pregnant is a good way to get in some extra iron - the iron from the skillet actually absorbs into your food. true story.