“Death, taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of them.” ― Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind Baby on the way! Baby on the way! As the trimesters tick by, expecting mothers can feel overwhelmed. Putting together a baby registry may fall to the bottom of the thousands of things to do prior to baby's arrival. Green insider moms know what is essential for any new mom baby registry. This list will help your friends and families know what you really need and will use. ... continue reading...
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5 Halloween Natural Face Paints
What's in face paint? Face paints can contain nasty ingredients like parabens, lead, nickel, and cadmium. Fortunately, there is still time to order Halloween natural face paints. Last October, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D) raised the alarm on toxic face paint. Schumer warned: Every Halloween we worry about the candy we’re putting in our kids’ mouths but nowadays, we need to worry about the face paint we’re putting on our kids’ faces. Toxic Chinese chemicals in children’s Halloween ... continue reading...
6 Toxic Cosmetic Ingredients to Avoid & Protect Tap Water
9 years ago, consumers of natural beauty products were shocked to find their favorite brands contained a hidden toxic cosmetic ingredient not listed on labels: 1,4-dioxane. Brands like Wholefoods 365, Alba, and Nutribiotic were sued by the state of California. Popular natural brands like Kiss My Face, Jason, Ecover, Lifetree, Giovanni, Seventh Generation, Method, and Earth Friendly Products tested positive in 2008. Organic Consumers Association National Director Ronnie Cummins explains: We used ... continue reading...
Kids & Technology: How much screen time is too much?
Our children are growing up in the digital age. It is hard as parents to know just how much screen time is appropriate at what age for our children. Many parents shun device use altogether, whereas others parents find it essential for entertainment and education. How much screen time is too much? When I was a child, screen time meant TV time. Now it refers to computers, video games, television, and personal devices. The opportunity for screen time throughout the day ... continue reading...
Back to School Shopping that is Made to Matter
If your kids aren't back to school yet, they will be after this weekend. My kids started last Monday. It was a joyful for day for all! I love spending day after day of unstructured time with my children in the summer, as well as the planned adventures summer allows; however, there is something comforting in routine. With the start of school comes back to school shopping. I remember as a child going for big clothing shopping sprees. We don't do that in our ... continue reading...
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