As consumers, we assume that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is doing their job testing products and ensuring our children's safety. Unfortunately, the task is larger than the organization can handle, and toxic, dangerous toys, mostly manufactured cheaply in … [Read more...]
Who owns your organic brand?
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Green Gifts for Mom: Osea Skincare Made with USDA Organic Algae
After swimming in the sea, my skin always feels different. It is refreshed and alive. Inspired by the surf of Malibu, the quintessential southern California beach, OSEA has developed a line of "skincare from the sea". OSEA features marine-based, technically advanced … [Read more...]
Pet and Child Proofing Your Home: DreamBaby Security Gate
I am not a proponent of play pens or cribs, but sometimes there is need for a safety gate. When my kids were toddlers, we had one at the top and bottom of our stairs, but that was many years ago. Now that we have a puppy, we needed a gate to keep the puppy out of part of the … [Read more...]
Why does disposable equal wealth?
One sign of a wealthy society is an abundance of disposable products. From single use plastic shopping bags to cheap toys, our society is riddled with "discount" items with short life spans, whether from quality, interest, or intent. In countries of lesser wealth, things are … [Read more...]
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