There are a lot of foods that sound healthy, but really aren't. For example, "Simply Fruit" jam that contains less fruit than other ingredients, or "fruit medley" treats for toddlers that primarily contain corn syrup and no other fruit besides white grape juice. Basically, if you … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2008
Feed Your Mind and The Hungry
When I was in 7th grade, someone gave me a "word-a-day" vocabulary building calendar. Nothing made me happier than showing off with words like "incongruous." What would have made it more fun, however, would've been doing good while expanding my word use! The UN World Food … [Read more...]
Great Children's Literature: What's This? A Seed's Story
There's a plethora of wonderful children's books on gardening, but there is always room for more! What's This? A Seed's Story by Caroline Mockford is a charming story about a child's discovery of a seed and the cycle of plant life. I was lucky enough to have my six-year-old … [Read more...]
Nursery Water Not Good For Babies – Bottled Water With Added Fluoride Under Fire
As more and more companies use natural, green and healthy labeling to promote their products, there is bound to be some that step over the line. As I wrote about last week, parents are increasingly aware of the role that fluoride plays when it comes to healthy teeth. While the … [Read more...]
Update: Toy Recalls and the CPSC
If you are like me, you are tired of hearing about toy recalls and the gross failures of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to protect our children; however, I feel it is important to stay updated on the information for my children's sakes. Recent news on the Thomas … [Read more...]
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