Are Bubbles Eco-Friendly?

My kids love bubbles, but are they safe and eco-friendly? This seems to be a hard question to get answered because I am not finding much info...anywhere. Bubbles and kids go hand in hand. They are one of those childhood joys like balloons and balls, but balloons are not so … [Read more...]

Bath Tub Fun with the Organic Terry Bath Mit From Eco-Artware

I love the handcrafted, unique and cool things that eco-artware carry in their online store. Baskets made from recycled chopsticks, coasters made from old records, and cute stuffed animals made from recycled sweaters. They have recently added organic terrycloth bath mits. This … [Read more...]

Low Level Exposure to Lead Can Cause High Blood Pressure (among other problems)

The U.S. Center for disease control sets a limit for "safe" exposure to lead at anything below the 10 micrograms per deciliter threshold. There has been mounting evidence that adverse health effects in children are caused at a much lower levels. Back when I testified at the … [Read more...]

Eco Friendly, Naturally Finished Wooden Toys From Korea

I know, I know, it's not very eco-friendly to get your children's toys from across the Pacific Ocean; however, Soopsori wooden toys are beautiful and top quality. Made from 100% natural wood without paint or bolts, these toys are safe, adorable, and ethically … [Read more...]

Greenwashing PR Fail: Monopoly Planet Earth

Earth Day brings out the best (or worst) examples of greenwashing. I simply ignored most of the PR pitches I got in the last couple of weeks, but one stood out to me as an absolutely ridiculous spin on a product. I'm going to take a chance and give it more publicity than it's … [Read more...]