Archives for January 2009

Five Ways to Green Your Obama Souvenirs

The Obama Inauguration will be sparkly green. But the souvenirs? Eh, not so much. When it comes to going green, your basic little presidential souvenir would feel right at home in a dollar store: plastic, toxic, and...um...just plain ick. If you'd rather not go that route, … [Read more...]

Scottish Study Finds 28 Percent of Induced Births Unnecessary

A study by researchers at Aberdeen University of 17,000 births found that there was no medical explanation for over 28% of the induced labors. [social_buttons] "We were slightly surprised that it was as high as it was. It raises the question that there may be some unnecessary … [Read more...]

Crafting with Re-Purpose, Re-New and Re-Joice in Mind

I confess: I am a craftaholic. Yes. It's true. [Just ask my wife and she'll tell you ALL about it.] The strange thing is, I don't limit myself to just one 'craft' or medium. I run the whole gamut. From fabric to fiber to paint to rubber stamps to card-making ... the list … [Read more...]

Green Toys Inc – Recycled Toys Made in the USA

What if that empty milk jug you just tossed into the recycling bin could be made into a fun toy for your kids to play with? Now it can, thanks to an amazing toy company called Green Toys Inc. This amazing toy company out of California creates cute and colorful children's toys … [Read more...]

How To Choose Non-Toxic Paint and Wallpaper

Many homeowners love do-it-yourself home projects, but are the products we use such as paint and wallpaper, non-toxic and safe? We all want our homes to be free of cancer-causing toxins, especially when it comes to the decor we choose. Not only is it important for adults, it is … [Read more...]