Archives for November 2010

Scientology’s L. Ron Hubbard Advocates “Silent Birth”

Normally, I would not write about the Church of Scientology or L. Ron Hubbard. I think they are a bit bizarre, but like all philosophies and religions, there are usually some tenets of truth in relation to humanity that are worth contemplating. I recently received a press … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Inca Kids Handmade, Fair Trade Christmas to Organic Toddler Doll

1. Inca Kids Handmade, Fair Trade Knitted Ornaments and Stockings We've reviewed a few beautiful Peruvian handcrafted items from Inca Kids before, and our recent fair trade Christmas items do not disappoint! Inca Kids is company committed to supporting Peruvian women working … [Read more...]

Is Organic Milk a Hoax?

QUESTION: Friends came over for dinner recently, and the wife was asking us to explain to her husband why it's important to spend the extra money on organic milk for their children, who drink a lot of it. I tried to explain, but he's skeptical and thinks the whole thing is … [Read more...]

Around the Green Parenting Web: Natural Remedies for Winter Colds to Urgent Action: Senate Ban on BPA

Nature Moms Blog: Cold School Remedies for Winter Illness So why is it that we think winter weather means getting sick? That whole idea that cold causes illness is just an old wives tale but yet we do seem to get more illnesses in the cold weather months. Why is that? Well, I … [Read more...]

American Chemical Industry Blocks Senate Vote to Ban BPA

The Food Safety and Modernization Act (S. 510) has caused a lot of controversy. The good news is that the Tester-Hagan Amendment (if approved) would address some of those concerns, like exempt some "farms that direct market a majority of the product to consumers to clarify that … [Read more...]