Once again, we are left to wonder why manufacturers of children's products include lead in the materials. 1.5 million Thomas the Tank Engine products are being recalled due to lead in the surface paint. These wooden railway train products were sold between 2005 and 2007 and manufactured in China. You can visit the CPSC website to learn more information. Consumers are advised to take the toys away from their children immediately and contact RC2 Corp (parent company of Learning Curve) for a ... continue reading...
Tell Congress to Include Organic Farmers in This Year's Farm Bill
The Environmental Working Group has released a petition to Congress in support of organic farming. Only shopping in coops and natural food stores, I forget that organic produce is still not abundantly available throughout the country. According to EWG, only 3% of fruit, 2% of vegetables, and 0.02% of corn available in grocery stores is organic. The EWG petition asks Congress to increase funding for organic farms as it rewrites the farm bill:*Give organic farmers their fair share of my tax ... continue reading...
Green Family Values: Eco Gifts for a Green Father's Day Means Not Buying Anything!
Sunday is Father's Day, and just like Mother's Day, it was inspired by tragic death. The modern American celebration of Father's Day began in 1908, when 361 men were killed in a mine explosion in Monongah, West Virginia. Father's Day is celebrated around the world (on different days) to honor and commemorate the importance of male figures in family life. Traditionally in this country, gifts are given by children to their fathers, but does Dad really need another Jerry Garcia ... continue reading...
Great Children's Literature: Hello Hello
Hello Helloby Dan Zanes and illustrated by Donald Saaf is based on Dan Zane's excellent children's song by the same name. The text/lyrics are very optimistic, speaking of the potential of each day and ending with a multicultural image and words for hello: konnichiwa, namaste, hallo, bonjour, etc. Hello Hellocomes with a cd, featuring five Dan Zane's songs. The lyrics and musical notation for each song is included in the back of the book. I truly love this song and book! "Every day brings ... continue reading...
Recycled Tire Swings
One of my favorite things to do at the park as a child was swing on the tire swing. There was something about the shape of the tire and the way it swung that appealed to me. Our backyard was not big enough for a tire swing, but I always enjoyed tire swings at my friends' houses. Recently, the Green Guide provided safety information about tire swings. I have always wondered about the safety of recycled tires in children's swings and playground surfaces. 80% of tires are now recycled (not as ... continue reading...
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