Can Breastmilk Cause Autism?

Augh! Writing that title almost made me gag. But a new article on the University of California, San Francisco site claims that neuroscientist Michael Merzenich has performed research that may make some leaning toward formula fulling tip over the edge. Merzenich tested newborn … [Read more...]

Back To School: Stock Up With Sustainable Clothing Choices

My kids keep outgrowing EVERYTHING. I hear this is normal, but sheesh... would someone slow them down so my wallet can keep up with their clothing needs? With five children (16G, 9B, 9G, 7G, 4G) to dress, it becomes even more important that I choose clothing which will last and … [Read more...]

Eco-Friendly Backpacks for Back to School

Where did July go? I can't believe it is almost August. This always happens. The 4th of July comes along then all the sudden summer is over. I know there's still August, a whole month before school starts but it is going to be busy with appointments and trying to squeeze as much … [Read more...]

GreenGourmet by Cuisinart Gets My Chef's Seal of Approval

Say hello to eco-friendly non-stick cookware and goodbye to toxic Teflon coated pans that off-gas hazardous chemicals into the air and who knows what they put into your food. Cuisinart has a new line of non-stick cookware that is non-stick while being PTFE and PFOA free, … [Read more...]

Good News: Nike Acts to Protect the Amazon and the Climate

A few months ago, I wrote on Non-Toxic Kids about how some of our favorite shoe companies: Nike, Timberlane, Clarks, Rebok and Adias, were using leather from enormous factory farms in Brazil, causing massive deforestation of the Amazon, and emiting tons of ozone depleting carbon … [Read more...]