Bwah hah. Made you look. Okay, folks it's been 8 years of me apologizing. Really, I'm sorry about the whole W thing. We'll do better next time. In the interim, our President has signed a really important bill into law. Lead is now banned from children's toys. Can we all do a happy dance? Guess what? The bill also bans a chemical called phthalates that is widely used to make plastic products softer and more flexible. I am positively swooning. Then I did a little research and stood still. ... continue reading...
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Go Green Mommy and Discourage Gluttony
There are seven deadly sins. I can't rattle them off to you but I'll apologize in advance, because I'm fairly certain I'm guilty of some many most of them. With that being said I have two children and an obligation to turn them into stewards of the Earth. My children (like yours) are kind little people, but they have a propensity towards gluttony. The common thread with families who conserve is that they're part of a community and their children have a sense of obligation. Children are born ... continue reading...
Curriculum Vitae: More Makings of a Green Mommy Blogger (Part 2)
Yes, that is a Women’s Lib patch (I’m sure both Glorias are kvelling). No, you cannot have it, I’m quite certain that the Smithsonian will offer me a gazillion dollars for it some day (it’s my fantasy, leave it alone…). Yes, those were my overalls, and then they were my cut off shorts, as I grew my mother sewed part of an old skirt bottom onto it and a few months later a second was added. She is awesome. Eco-couture should be renamed "Jessica's Mom's Idea in 1974" stat. For the record I am ... continue reading...
5 Eco-Friendly Products: Baby Undersocks, Kiss My Face, Weebeasts, Bio+Green Crystals, Innobaby
Here's a round-up of our last five product reviews: 1. Organic Triple Action Toothpaste by Kiss My Face It can be hard to find toothpaste that does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). Most of Tom's of Maine toothpastes contain it, and for my family, this is an ingredient we avoid. Organic Triple Action Toothpaste by Kiss My Face is SLS-free and works to prevent plaque and tartar build up. A breakthrough in the science of oral hygiene. Kiss My Face Triple Action Toothpaste uses soothing ... continue reading...
Eco-Friendly Products: innobaby Keepin’ Fresh Stainless Cup
Editor's note: For awhile now, I have been publishing product reviews as a series called "5 'Green' Products". Now product reviews will be posted daily and then assembled into a round-up on the weekend. We'll see how the change goes! Keepin' Fresh Kids Stainless Drinking Cup Parents should avoid feeding their children out of any plastic containers, including BPA-free ones, as they leach chemicals that are harmful to health. Innobaby has developed a stainless steel cup that is BPA, ... continue reading...