Did you know that there are 80,000 synthetic chemicals registered for use in the United States? As a green parent, the mama bear in me comes out and I feel the need to protect my children from the effects of such chemicals. In the past, I have relied on the website Healthy Child Healthy World for information. Now there is a book by this leading children's environmental nonprofit that is clearly the definitive source on "creating a cleaner, greener, safer home." Healthy Child Healthy World is ... continue reading...
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Synthetic Estrogen Harms Reproductive System – Now We May Know Why
A Yale University School of Medicine study has revealed interesting clues that may help us to understand why synthetic estrogens, including Bisphenol-A (BPA), found in many widely-used plastics, have a detrimental effect on a developing fetus and can cause fertility problems, as well as vaginal and breast cancers. ... continue reading...
Beans and Rice, I Could Eat a Plate Twice
Beans and rice are the staples of a vegetarian diet. This recipe is a kid pleaser, and super simple and quick if you use canned beans. Don't forget to use Eden Foods canned beans to avoid BPA leaching, and of course, always use organic ingredients. This is another great recipe modified from The Garden of Vegan. Beans and Rice In a medium sized saucepan, combine: 1 cup brown rice 1 1/2 cups water 1 can of beans (pinto, black, kidney, mixed, etc.) 2 chopped cloves of garlic 1/2 tsp. ... continue reading...
NewBornMom Offers Eco-Friendly Essentials for Baby
Who wouldn't want eco-safe threads and accessories for their babe? It is exciting to see new green companies targeting family needs growing on the Internet. One such new company is NewBornMom, which features many cute, eco-friendly goods, as well as 100% eco-friendly gift wrap! Plus, they are offering our readers 10% off all purchases until March 31, 2008 (promo code: ecoplay). NewBornMom was founded by Aliette Fenton-Sharp and Fernanda Pinzon, both new moms. After having difficulty finding ... continue reading...
Sesame Street, Breastfeeding, and the Pump
[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/g3DWRhfNm4c" width="425" height="350" wmode="transparent" /] MC sent me this link, as a follow up to my post "Breastfeeding Reduces Anxiety in Children". Apparently, breastfeeding creates anxiety in some mothers, thus they have chosen to feed their infants exclusively pumped breastmilk. Actually, I know of two women who have done this, and I applaud their commitment to giving their infants the best possible nutrition from the start. One such ... continue reading...
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