Archives for December 2008

Nintendo, EA, Parenting, Fitness and Conservation: Maybe?

One of the most fascinating parts of being a Mommy Blogger is that you will always be challenged to defend your decisions. I'm okay with that. There are no video games at my house, yet. My husband is dying for a Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray. Since he's the primary earner in the … [Read more...]

What's on your Toilet: Recycling in the Bathroom

Have you ever noticed that things you would normally recycle may not get recycled in the bathroom? Most people simply have a small trash can in the potty and toss everything in. Not in my house. We keep a small basket on the back of each toilet. In it we store things like … [Read more...]

Packing Smart, Stylish, Safe Lunches: Comment to WIN!

Comments are NOW CLOSED. Congratulations to Natalie who had the winning comment! (updated 12/15/08). I'm a fan of the waste free lunch. The last thing I want to do is send my kids or husband off with a trash filled lunch. Even more important is to keep their food safe. My … [Read more...]

Alert! New Consumer Product Safety Rules Will Make Handmade, Natural Toys Illegal

A common theme on Eco Child's Play is toy safety. We like to tell you about safe, natural toys, as well as the latest news in toy product safety. That's why we find the latest efforts to keep our children safe by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) alarming, as it will … [Read more...]

Does Disney Know about Hannah Montana's Toxic Lead Jewelry?

If a company that markets to children, Disney for example, licenses its name to a toy manufacturer, (like F.A.F.), and the toy maker makes the toy in China, using lead or arsenic or melamine or bromine, should that company be held liable for the toxic effects on children? I'm … [Read more...]