Let's face it, I like toys. Sometimes the toys I buy for my children are more for me, like their four foot tall wooden doll house. I always wanted a doll house like that, I grew up in extreme poverty so good, quality, safe toys weren't an option. My kids love it, but I might … [Read more...]
Disappearing Zinc: Why it's so Important
Zinc is being depleted from our soil and therefore, our plant foods contain less of this vital mineral than ever. Currently the best food sources for zinc are some meats, beans, certain dairy and nuts. The RDA of zinc varies from 3 mg a day (for 7 months-3 year olds) to 14 mg … [Read more...]
Do Natural Dishwasher Detergents Actually Work?
Over the last couple of months, dish washing in our house has become an experiment of sorts. One of the last household items to go natural in our home was our dishwasher detergent. I was having difficulty finding one that REALLY worked. And you, Dear Reader, gets to benefit … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers and Caregivers
Every December I am stumped on what to gift my children's teachers with. Last year, with one child in daycare for the first time I was doubly stumped. Knowing just what to buy and how much to spend (or not spend) is always a hot topic among my parent groups. As the Parent … [Read more...]
Another Reason We Can't Trust the FDA: Melamine is Now Safe for Infant Consumption
The FDA has come out with a "safe" level of melamine in Infant Formula. Just weeks ago, the FDA stated it couldn't determine a safe level of melamine for human infants (Oct. 3, 2008- "the US FDA cannot establish a level of melamine and its analogues in [infant formula] that does … [Read more...]
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