When my husband, Zack, and I got married early this year, we were happiest we've ever been, blissfully unaware of how crazy the next few months ahead of us would be.

We moved into an apartment together last year, and we wanted to save as much as we could for the wedding, so our budget for the apartment was low. We spent the majority on a new kitchen, and when it came to buying furniture, we mostly got old furniture from our parents' houses.

Zack's parents lent us a nice leather sofa, and my parents graciously donated their old, creaky bed frame. We were okay with our small collection of furniture since we prefer a minimalist look instead of an eclectic interior anyway.

The wedding ended up being everything we dreamed of, and we were lucky that we got to have it in-person. But after missing our honeymoon and spending a lot more time at home than we expected, we decided it was time to invest in the apartment.

Thanks to our relatives being so generous at the wedding, we had money to spend on a new mattress as well as a new bed. The mattress was the first hurdle, and it took us a long time to find one, but after a lot of searching (and arguing), we eventually found one we were both happy with. I was dreading trying to find a bed frame next.

I started my search online and came across Thuma, and was instantly drawn to their platform bedframe called The Bed. The Bed is a go-to modern luxury foundation for your bedroom. It includes a natural walnut colored frame, a PillowBoard, and cushion-coated slats.

What initially struck me about The Bed is its timeless, yet modern look. It really would compliment any style, and since I like to update our interiors as often as I can, I liked that The Bed would go nicely with virtually everything.

The only thing I was dreading was putting a whole new bed frame together from scratch. However, once I watched Thuma's brief assembly video, I was amazed at how simple it is. It only takes 5-ish minutes to set up!

When I showed Zack, he was super impressed, but being his typical impatient self, he asked how long it would take to be delivered. We checked, and it turns out, The Bed ships for free and would arrive at our door in just 1-5 business days. We also saw that we could try it risk-free for 100 nights.

A 100-night free trial and a lifetime warranty? It was a no brainer. And, a few days later, it arrived at our doorstep. We were super impressed with the eco-friendly packaging—no styrofoam, and everything was recyclable.

Then it was the unexpectedly fun part: assembling The Bed! We had never heard of Japanese Joinery before Thuma. It's a timeless Asian technique that removes all unnecessary hardware to create a simple assembly process. It creates an interlocking base that supports The Slats perfectly and virtually eliminates squeaks and creaks. We don't know how long we're going to be in the apartment, so the fact it would be equally as easy to disassemble was a major plus.

It's super simple, each rail locks into the adjacent rail at the leg and the slats simply lock into place. No power drills, countless screws, allen keys, detailed instructions, or hours of effort needed. We had The Bed assembled and ready in just 6 minutes! ( yes, we timed ourselves).

When we finished the assembly we stepped back to admire The Bed's amazing design. Not only is the packaging eco-friendly, but The Bed is made from up-cycled rubberwood and other mindfully selected materials like eco-fi felt. The handcrafted wood is gorgeous, and we noticed how much storage space there was underneath. It really is built to last a lifetime.

That night, we slept the best we had in a while, not because we were tired from assembling our new bed, but because for the first time in months there were no creaks! We also really love that The Bed is officially Greenguard Gold certified. All of the materials have undergone extremely thorough testing and meet some of the world's most rigorous chemical emissions standards, which results in less indoor pollution and cleaner air for the environment and us!

We got The Bed about two months ago now, and we've been sleeping soundly ever since. If you're looking for a new bed that's sturdy, easy to assemble, eco-friendly, and noise-free, as well as beautifully designed, I'd highly recommend The Bed by Thuma.

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These Cleaning Products Do Delivery: Are They Worth It?

They're eco-friendly, but I needed them to work.

All of my friends have been making the switch to environmental products lately, and I've been trying to do the same.

I've been making smarter choices about the kinds of products I buy but one thing I've been wary of is making the switch to green household cleaning products. A few of my friends have been raving about MyGreenFills, but I'm somewhat of a clean freak, so I need my cleaning products to, you know, clean.

Having said that, I've been feeling more and more guilty about the amount of plastic I was producing. Not to mention what happens to all of those toxic chemicals that end up getting flushed down the drain.

I thought I was doing the right thing by recycling it, but it turns out, it can only be repurposed 1, maybe 2 times tops...If it can even be recycled in the first place. It will eventually end up in a landfill.

Well that sucks. I've tried a couple of green cleaners before, and they definitely smelled less toxic, but they just did not work. I decided to check out the MyGreenFills site to see what kinds of products they have, and I was pretty surprised to learn a few things.

All of their products are all-natural, non-toxic and made with ingredients that clean naturally, like citric acid. Their ingredients are ethically sourced, 100% plant based and blended with essential oils

They are the last plastic bottles you will ever buy. MyGreenFills sends you the forever bottles with your first order, as well as paper sachets of product that you mix with water. Bye Bye needless plastic waste!

They have every household product you could need - glass cleaner, grease remover, furniture polish, bathroom cleaner, laundry wash, stain stick, dryer angels, machine cleaner, and even a brightening booster.

Their convenient subscription plan sends you the refills at whatever schedule is convenient for you. Plus, you can pause or cancel at any time.

MyGreenFills Laundry Wash costs just 14 cents per load and it has way more active ingredients, so it'll clean more thoroughly than any mainstream brand.

I made the switch to MyGreenFills, and I'm so glad I did. I started with their laundry wash, and I was so impressed with how clean my clothes were that I'm now signed up for their refills plan.

Their products clean better than the toxic junk I've been using for years, and I've saved money and cut down on my plastic waste drastically. Their stain stick in particular works like a charm, it even gets out grease stains. I'm so glad I made the switch!

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Every year, 14 billion pounds of plastic waste is dumped in our oceans. The earth is awash in plastic, and it's time to break our wasteful habits. But where to start?

Change begins at home. Picture all those half-empty plastic bottles of cleaning supplies under your kitchen sink. Multiply the number of bottles by 129 million – that's how many households there are in the U.S. You can see the enormity of the problem. The simplest way to counter this is to focus on reducing the garbage we create at home. The good news is that the anti-plastic revolution is entering the home cleaning industry -- and cleancultis leading the way.

1. Zero Waste Packaging

cleancult has an ingenious packaging system that reduces your total plastic use by over 80%. Instead of sending you multiple plastic bottles that end up clogging landfills, they send you aesthetically pleasing "milk carton" refills that are both recyclable and biodegradable. You can use these to fill up bottles you already have at home, or you can also order their glass Starter Kit containers that can be reused forever. This zero-waste and biodegradable refill system makes a tremendous reduction in your plastic use.

2. Real, Natural Ingredients

The packing is great, and what's inside is just as great. cleancult has a wide range of essential household cleaners that include laundry and dishwasher tablets, liquid dish soap, bar soap, and an all-purpose cleaner. Their non-toxic products are paraben-free and sulfate-free, and are blended with essential oils like aloe vera, organic rosemary extract, and saponified coconut oil. There is little regulation in the industry, and companies often don't disclose any of the harmful chemicals in their products, but cleancult lists all of their ingredients on the actual refill bottle!

3. Effective Cleaners

Not only do they look and smell great, they actually clean. cleancult had their products tested by a third-party lab, Sterling Research Laboratories, who found that they have similar or greater efficacy than the leading green cleaners on the market.

4. Carbon Neutral Shipping

Humans are producing more carbon than the world can handle, leading to drastic climate change and rising oceans. cleancult partnered with carbonfund.org to make sure they stay carbon neutral. Carbonfund.org tests their products and supply chain to assess their carbon footprint, and then cleancult invests in projects (like planting trees) that reduce carbon emission.

Thinking About Joining The Cult?

The first step is to take a simple quiz about your home and cleaning frequency. This will suggest which products you need and how often you'll need refills, and then allows you to adjust their recommendations.

Each day-to-day decision you make - big and small - affects our global environment. With cleancult's zero-waste packaging and carbon neutral shipping, you can clean happily with a guilt-free conscience while also making Mother Nature happy.

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