Invasion of the Fat Belly Ads

Dear Reader, We are sorry for the constant bombardment of ads promising you a flat stomach. This is not a subtle hint that we think you are carrying around a few extra mommy pounds (or sympathy daddy pounds). We don't think you are stupid enough to believe in some fad diet. … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Recall Includes Organic, Natural Clif and Luna Bars

I'm usually not phased by food recalls, including the recent peanut butter recall, because they rarely affect natural food companies. I don't eat Little Debbie crap, and I certainly don't eat Keebler products. Today, however, I discovered a natural, organic product I … [Read more...]

5 Reasons to Switch From Plastic Straws to Glass Straws

Kids like straws, and it is actually good for their oral motor development and speech articulation to use them. As a green parent, I hate plastic straws. They can't be recycled, they are used one time, and they are a waste of resources. I have purchased the thicker … [Read more...]

China Issues Death Sentences Over Melamine Milk Formula Scandal

The tragedy over the melamine tainted milk scandal in China continues. Not only have six young Chinese children died from kidney stones and more than 290,000 made ill from melamine-contaminated milk formula, but now a Chinese court has issued death sentences for two men involved … [Read more...]

Confused About Product Recalls?

One thing I have noticed from the comments left by our readers is there is a lot of confusion regarding product recalls. Often different news organizations, blogs, the CPSC, and companies have conflicting information about recalls. From the peanut butter recall to lead in toys, … [Read more...]