When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, there was really no question in my mind that I'd be making baby food. Ensuring a healthy diet and knowing that my son would be getting the necessary nutrients were my determining factors. I also wanted to be in charge of what … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2009
Stimulus Package Gives Families $65 a Month Tax Break: Don't Spend It All In One Place
By April 1st, most workers will see a reduction in taxes withheld due to the $787 billion economic stimulus package, but unfortunately, the extra $65 a month for a family of four isn't going to go very far.[social_buttons] It's certainly not going to make the payment on a new … [Read more...]
Peanut Allergies: Closer to a Cure
The UK Telegraph reported yesterday that doctors at Addenbrooke's hospital in Cambridge may have found a "cure" for peanut allergies. Four boys were given minute amounts of peanut flour mixed with yogurt every day. The amount ingested was then slowly increased over a period of … [Read more...]
Class Action Lawsuit Seeks $200M For Lead Poisoning From D.C. Tap Water
A class action lawsuit seeking $200 million was filed against the Washington D.C. Water and Sewer Authority (WASA) by the single father of twin boys who were poisoned as infants by lead contaminated tap water. John Parkhurst filed the suit on behalf of himself and other parents … [Read more...]
Phthalates Out. And the New Chemicals in Toys Are…?
Phthalates are out of kiddie plastic now. Don't worry; you can still find the endocrine-disruptor in your makeup and shower curtains and pretty much anything that includes the term "fragrance." But have you thought about what they put into the new Barbie dolls instead of … [Read more...]
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