Chemistry is awesome. It gives us yummy food, beautiful art, life-saving medicines, and fireworks. I grew up in a household where chemistry was front and center. My dad Jim Bronner (younge [...]
“Washing with Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint soap is like getting hugged by a snowman.” This was one of my Uncle Ralph’s frequent ways to introduce people to the Peppermint Magic Soap. I’m not s [...]
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How to Green Clean Outdoor Spaces
I always wanted to be the house where people gathered. Initially it was because I wanted to be able to keep an eye on my kids’ groups, but nowadays, it’s more that I want to make sure peop [...]
I wrote a book a couple years ago. (I still am in disbelief that I managed to do that!) It’s called Soap & Soul: A Practical Guide to Minding Your Body, Your Home, and Your Spirit with Dr. [...]
Although I’ve written previously about the importance of sunscreen and how to choose a good one, I’ve never shared the personal place this advice comes from. I urge everyone to wear sunscr [...]
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The History of Castile Soap
A confession: I’m astounded at how much I discovered I did not know about this topic before I started my research. After all, my family's been making soap for five generations, and primari [...]
