700 New Chemicals Introduced Each Year Not Tested for Toxicity

Sometimes I feel like an idiot for trusting the American government to protect our children. I mean really, I should know better by now. I had just assumed any new chemical introduced into the US market would be tested for toxicity: NOT TRUE! The Toxic Substances Control Act … [Read more...]

And the Winner of Reusable ChicoBags is….Amber!

Congratulations Amber! You've won the four reusable ChicoBags courtesy of Two Knobby Tires. Thanks to everyone for your comments and suggestions on how to remember to use your reusable bags, and we hope Amber never leaves her new bags in the car! … [Read more...]

Temporal Scanner: A Kinder, Gentler, More Exact, Green Thermometer

I've got that special mommy touch: I can touch my children and know if they have a fever. Where my mommy touch fails me in knowing how high a fever they have. When my children are really sick, I do rely on a thermometer. We all know that mercury thermometers are toxic if broken … [Read more...]

Toxic Disney and the Economy

Editor’s note: The following post was originally published on Green and Clean Mom. “Green & Clean Mom can inspire you to try a little harder, be a catalyst for change and to offer you some new tips and news on how to be the green, sexy and sassy mom…I know you are!” … [Read more...]

A Spoonful of Sugar Could Save Children's Lives

A friend of mine's daughter went to Africa. She had to end her trip early, fly to the US, and be hospitalized for malaria. She was a lucky American child who could get medical care for this disease that affects 350–500 million people worldwide each year. Her life was never … [Read more...]