FDA Agrees with Rep. Markey to Ban BPA in Infant Formula

When the news of toxic BPA leaching into our bodies from plastic first broke over five years ago, the biggest shock was that our babies were being exposed to this hormone-disruptor via baby bottles. It turns out, baby bottles were not the biggest contributors to BPA exposure in … [Read more...]

Do You Trust Sigg? New Liquid Liner Promises to be BPA-Free and Phthalate-Free

We were sent two Sigg water bottles to review. These bottles have beautiful and cute designs respectively, yet I can't help but feel paranoid about the lining in the bottles and distrust for the company. Sigg has been a brand many people gravitated towards for reusable metal … [Read more...]

5 Essential Oils that Repel Mosquitoes Naturally

Warmer temperatures bring families into the great outdoors. Unfortunately, blood sucking, buzzing mosquitoes often drive people inside or can ruin a camping trip, at least until the sun comes up. You don't have to resort to chemicals to keep mosquitoes away. Essential oils … [Read more...]

How to Detect, Destroy, Remove, & Prevent Head Lice

We had our first run in with head lice this school year. Fortunately, the family and school reacted appropriately, and the infestation did not spread. With summer camp season on the horizon, the threat of lice still looms. As a culture, we fear lice. Perhaps it is the … [Read more...]

Hey Tylenol, Advil, & Motrin: We NEED Children’s Pain Killers Without HFCS and Artificial Colors and Flavors

We have our first broken bone. Actually, it is a fracture. My son has a crack in his elbow. Kids get hurt. Kids break bones. Kids sometimes need pain-killers or fever reducers. Although we normally stick to all natural, herbal medicines, … [Read more...]