4Q Method

Microplastics are showing up everywhere. While research is still evolving, we know early childhood is a critical window for development — and minimizing unnecessary exposures where we can simply makes sense.

And though we can’t eliminate exposure completely, we can reduce it in simple, realistic ways.

That’s why I rounded up 10 toddler products we use and love that are plastic-free (or significantly lower plastic) — from stainless steel cups to silicone snack containers to safer dishware options.

Small swaps. Lower exposure. Same convenience. You can find links to all these products in my Shop Page under “Kid’s Corner” at this link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/4qmethod (or the link in bio)

Because supporting kids’ health isn’t just about what they eat — it’s also about what their food touches.

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As a dietitian, I talk a lot about nourishing the body from the inside out. But what we put on our bodies matters too. 🤍

If we’re putting so much intention into food, movement, and overall health—our skincare deserves that same thoughtfulness.

My approach? Keep it simple. From a realistic lifestyle standpoint and because less is often more when it comes to skin health.

Non-toxic doesn’t always mean better—long ingredient lists (even “natural” ones) can still irritate the skin. And clean doesn’t have to mean expensive.

This is the pregnancy skincare routine that works for me—supportive, intentional, and uncomplicated. Because caring for your health should feel empowering, not overwhelming. ✨

In the morning: I mist with regular water to gently wet my face and then rub in my vitamin C serum. I then mix my sunscreen with my hyaluronic acid face lotion.

At night: I wash my face with gentle cleanser **and dry my face with face towels** (because wiping my face with a towel that only gets washed once a week grosses me out!). I then sometimes follow up with Azelaic Acid (instead of my usual retinol when I’m not pregnant) and always lock in moisture with .rogers face cream. That’s it!

All these products can be found on my Amazon Shop Page — Personal Care, which you can get at this link: amazon.com/shop/4qmethod or at the link in bio.

Recently my gynecologist referred me to a genetic counselor to assess my lifetime cancer risk based on my family history. Turns out, it’s pretty high. Thankfully, my genetic testing came back negative, but despite that, I was told I needed to start getting annual breast MRIs and at 40, add in annual mammograms. Little did I know that my breast MRI would turn into a month-long saga of doctor appointments and anxiety. I knew that breast MRIs were very sensitive and therefore produce false positives, but I didn’t know that having small breasts (which I do!) could complicate matters.

I went into my MRI feeling empowered — I was taking my health into my hands. When I got back my MRI results that indicated that I would need a follow-up mammogram/ultrasound + biopsy and if nothing showed up, I’d have to go back for an MRI-guided biopsy, I still remained relatively calm. I knew it was likely nothing. But then, when the radiologist called me to tell me that my mammogram and ultrasound showed nothing BUT that based on the MRI reading, I wouldn’t be a viable candidate for a biopsy, I lost it. She said that because of the location of the mass and the fact that my breast tissue was small, the MRI-guided biopsy simply wasn’t possible and recommended I wait six months to repeat the MRI and see if it changed. I wasn’t waiting.

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