Archives for April 2010

Kids Behaving Brilliantly

When I was young, I volunteered for various organizations and I participated in an academic extracurricular group known as the Future Problem Solvers of America, but that was the extent of my adolescent efforts at having a positive impact on the world. I don’t think I had … [Read more...]

Gag Me Product of the Week: Chocolate Formula

Yep. You read that right. As if the formula companies weren't grossing us out enough with their lies advertising and the "just like breastmilk" song and dance. Enfamil, the evil conglomerate that brought you formula that expands in baby's belly (yucko!) has now introduced … [Read more...]

"Breast Milk Satisfies" Billboards Appear in Northern Ohio

Only 58.5% of Ohio's mothers breastfeed; however, a new campaign aims to change that by advertising on billboards in the Cleveland and Toledo area. The ad consists of this cute little boy with breast milk dripping down his chin stating "Breast milk satisfies", but is that … [Read more...]

Earth Day 2010: Lockheed Martin Recommends Green Kids Books…huh?

There are two times a year that we really get inundated with press releases: Christmas and Earth Day. Both seasons annoy me, as everyone all of sudden tries to be green, and sometimes I think, "Why are you sending me this?" Recently, I received the following from a Lockheed … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Greenzy's Children's Book to Nature Baby Organic Cotton Clothing

1. The Greenzys Children's Book Two weeks ago, I criticized Greenzy's eco plush toys: I personally prefer stuffed toys that are more realistic and actually educate children about endangered species, for example. Without the book, I may be missing something. All of the toys in … [Read more...]