A Toxic Chemical Guessing Game: Fun For Mommy

Okay ladies and gents. I've got a list of ingredients along with a teeny tiny blurb from reputable sources. You pick the product. Yes, I want you to look at the chemicals and try to guess what product they come from. Butyl Acetate: Oxford University recommends the use of … [Read more...]

Be an Earthwatch Volunteer (Help Scientists Solve Real World Environmental Problems)

Have you ever dreamed of working side by side with scientists in the field, studying diverse and beautiful ecosystems? Do you lust for adventure? Yeah, me too. For years I have wanted to join an Earthwatch expedition. They are the largest environmental volunteer nonprofit … [Read more...]

New Endangered Species Poster for Kids from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service

With a background as an art activist that cares deeply for endangered species, I am pleased to present this darling poster from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, which illustrates some of our planet’s most threatened species. Now you can educate your children, in the classroom … [Read more...]

More Vitamin D Recommended For Babies, Children and Teens to Prevent Diseases

This week I have been hearing lots about the increase in the daily recommended amount of vitamin D for babies, children, and teens. I first wrote over at Non-Toxic Kids about a few choices of natural mutivitamins for kids, spurred by an appointment with my healthcare … [Read more...]

$5,000,000 Donation from BPA Supporter: Conflict of Interest, or Business as Usual?

Bisphenol A (BPA) is found in products in every area of our lives, from baby bottles to canned food linings. From CDs to helmets. Electronics to dental sealants. It's not good for you. Nalgene stopped using it. Canada banned it. California considered banning it, but … [Read more...]