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The Scooch and Steve blog goes over amazing products from all over the world! With a focus on sustainability and organic products, you can find amazing deals year-round from our researched posts!
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How We Acquired 3 Rental Properties in 3 Years
This has been a crazy year, to say the least. When we first moved to the Tampa Bay Area from the San Francisco Bay Area we had an idea of how investing in…
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The 10 Best Chemical-Free Baby Toys on Amazon for Under $15
Baby toys aren’t just for your toddler’s entertainment. A lot of these toys are actually designed to help your baby’s sensory development. This is why it’s important to get only chemical-free baby toys,…
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The 7 Best Organic Baby Lotions on Amazon
The skin is perhaps one of the most sensitive parts of your baby’s body. So, making sure you’re using only organic baby lotions and products for their skincare is a must. Otherwise, you…
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Top 5 Organic Baby Sunscreens Under $25 (Part 2)
Organic baby sunscreen can protect the sensitive skin of sun-kissed, fun-loving babies in Tampa, Florida, and other sunny areas. The sunny climate of Tampa makes it possible for you and your kids to…
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Our Favorite All-Natural Baby Powders on Amazon for Under $15
Having an all-natural baby powder in your arsenal of baby stuff can do wonders against treating diaper rashes, preventing friction, and minimizing unpleasant odors. However, it’s always important to check the baby powder’s…
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The Top 7 Silicone Baby Spoons for Under $30
Mealtimes can be an exciting activity as it allows babies to discover new flavors with textures and silicone baby spoons are a key ingredient. The best organic baby food products can give them…
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The 4 Top Organic Baby Food Products on Amazon Under $25
There are few better ways to eat healthy than to eat organic. This is especially important for babies since they need a lot of nutrients to help their minds and body grow. But…
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The Hippest Mobile Coffee Cart in Tampa Bay – Banyan Coffee
Twice a week at night we prepare for Scooch going to work the following morning by grinding coffee beans. Before Charlie was born 8 months ago, we would simply grind our King State…
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Top 6 All-Natural Laundry Soaps Under $35
As adults, most of us rarely make a fuss about the laundry detergent we use, unless perhaps it’s to compare prices. However, the same mindset can’t apply when we’re grocery shopping for our…
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The Top 10 Silicone Baby Bowl Sets for Under $40
Mealtimes for babies can be messy and silicone baby bowls are key. After all, they’re just beginning to discover food and can get a little excited. Overturned bowls or plates are the typical…
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The Best Sustainability Events in Tampa Bay 2021
We’ve been writing about sustainability products for a few years now to help share info about cost-effective sustainable living options. We’ve set out to help others in our generation (and younger) learn more…
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Top 5 Eco-Friendly and Compostable Baby Wipes
Along with diapers, eco-friendly baby wipes are an essential item that can run out pretty quickly in your nursery. Not only are they used for messy diaper changes, but they’re also handy for…
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The 7 Best Reusable Baby Bottles Under $15
Reusing baby items such as bottles isn’t only practiced by parents who want to live a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle. Primarily because baby stuff can be expensive, many parents tend to keep baby items…
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7 Best Vegan Restaurants in Tampa Bay
Our 8-month-old son has a dairy allergy so we’ve been eating “close to vegan” this year entirely and finding the best dairy-free/vegan restaurants in the Tampa Bay area was tricky. We searched around…
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Top 10 Sustainable Products for Your Nursery Under $50
Planning what sustainable products go in your nursery takes a lot of thought and consideration, especially if you’re on a budget. For environmentally-conscious parents who want to save the earth and a couple…
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Our 5 Favorite Eco-friendly Lunch Boxes For Kids
Eating a healthy, balanced lunch is super important for active children and staying eco-friendly is a great lesson to teach early. However, when they’re at school, a lot of distractions can keep them…
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The 8 Best High Chairs for Kids Under 12 Months on Amazon
High chairs are not only multi-functional, but they can be a godsend for busy parents who want to keep their kids in a safe and secure place in case they need to start…
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10 Best Reusable Straws on Amazon
While drinking straws have only been mass produced in the 1960s, it is reported that an estimated 8.3 billion plastic straws already pollute the world’s beaches and reusable straws are more important than…
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The 6 Best Organic Kitchen Sponges Under $20 on Amazon
Whether we like it or not, sponges are some of the most used kitchen implements that need frequent replacing. Depending on how often or how heavily you use your organic kitchen sponge, you…
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Natural Baby Products: A Simple (But Complete) Guide
Like any life-changing event, the first six months of parenthood will feel exciting but also a little scary. However, with a handful of natural baby products, you’ll have an easier time dealing with…
