Handmade Holidays: Creating Special Gifts and Memories

My family always creates handmade Christmas cards for each other and extended family members. Sometimes we also make special gifts for each other. This year the money crunch is on and I think handmade will be the norm and not the exception. … [Read more...]

World Diabetes Day and a Moment of Outrage: Pfuck Phiser?

Today is "World Diabetes Day" brought to you by: Eli Lilly Astra Zeneca LifeScan Insulet Medtronic Pfiser Takeda And a handful of others. You see, diabetes is big business, insulin costs and insurance will always pay. Diabetes is one of the many preventable diseases … [Read more...]

Finding SAFER Products for Our Children

With the arrival of each new morning, I find myself swamped with new warnings and cautions about children's products. I have to question everything... "Is this safe for my child?". It is a frightening and alarming world we live in when we cannot trust the products which are … [Read more...]

High Fructose Corn Syrup: They Want You to Believe its Healthy

I've seen so many advertisements for HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) both in print and on the television. According to the ads, HFCS is no worse for you than sugar. Heh. Being the Mother of a child with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) I see first hand how "good" for you High … [Read more...]

Naturally Nursling Provides Green Baby Products and Hemp Baby Carriers

I have taken a sabbatical from writing to focus on raising my little bean and trying to be a better mother to my daughter. During my leave, I had the fortunate opportunity to reach out to some Work at Home Mothers who are Eco-conscious and also saavy business women. Starting with … [Read more...]