Holiday Recipes: Homemade Corn Syrup Free Marshmallows

Did you know that traditional store bought marshmallows contain ingredients like blue dye, tetrasodium pyrophospate and artificial flavor? Ick. Not for my kids. Our house is chemical free, which means nothing artificial in our food either! We also avoid corn syrup and cook … [Read more...]

Finding SAFER Products for Our Children

With the arrival of each new morning, I find myself swamped with new warnings and cautions about children's products. I have to question everything... "Is this safe for my child?". It is a frightening and alarming world we live in when we cannot trust the products which are … [Read more...]

High Fructose Corn Syrup: They Want You to Believe its Healthy

I've seen so many advertisements for HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) both in print and on the television. According to the ads, HFCS is no worse for you than sugar. Heh. Being the Mother of a child with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) I see first hand how "good" for you High … [Read more...]

Gift Ideas for Kids: Craft Your Holiday Season

The best way to save money this Holiday season is to keep things simple and homemade. This causes us to ponder how to make the Holidays fun and exciting for kids. Most kids LOVE crafting, homemade craft kits are inexpensive and sure to score big points with the younger … [Read more...]

National Toy Hall of Fame Inducts The Stick: Is There a Better Toy?

The stick has been added to the National Toy Hall of Fame. It joins the 2005 inductee, cardboard box as free "toys" that incite a child's imagination. "It's very open-ended, all-natural, the perfect price - there aren't any rules or instructions for its use," said Christopher … [Read more...]