Archives for May 2009

Is Swine Flu an Imaginary Pandemic?

Is there really the threat of a swine flu pandemic, or is it just a cash cow for big pharma? The media has been having a heyday with the fear of a "swine flu" pandemic, and rumors and fear-mongering have taken the stage. One doctor tries to cut through the crap with his article, … [Read more...]

Bath Tub Fun with the Organic Terry Bath Mit From Eco-Artware

I love the handcrafted, unique and cool things that eco-artware carry in their online store. Baskets made from recycled chopsticks, coasters made from old records, and cute stuffed animals made from recycled sweaters. They have recently added organic terrycloth bath mits. This … [Read more...]

Sex, TV, & Kids: The Adverse Effects of Adult Programming

A study of 754 kids shows that those who watched television with adult content may become sexually active earlier in adolescence. The research was done at Children's Hospital Boston. They tracked kids from age 6 to 18, following what the children watched over the years. When the … [Read more...]

Teaching Gratitude

Gratitude The number one way my parents taught us gratitude was by volunteering for our community. We volunteered as a family doing everything from Sub for Santa to cleaning up homes after a flood. If your children are old enough to join (or start!) a Community Service Club … [Read more...]

Postpartum Bamboo Belly Wrap Helps Shrink Your Belly and Prevent Stretch Marks

Like all new moms, I was worried my body would never recover from gaining 55 pounds with my first child! I wondered what my belly would look like after the baby popped out and how long it would take to return to its former flat self. After my daughter was born, I looked at the … [Read more...]