What’s In Your Bottled Water – Besides Water?  

A survey of websites and labels of more than 170 bottled waters sold in the U.S. found only three – and only one of the top 10 domestic brands – that give customers information about the water’s source, the method of purification and any chemical pollutants that remained after … [Read more...]

Are Your Children’s Battery-Operated Toys Sickening Kids in China?

I despise battery-operated toys for their loudness and need of constant recharge. In addition to the annoyance of these toys, there may be another reason to ban them from your home: Children in rural China are falling ill from toxic fumes emitted from the Borui Battery … [Read more...]

Natural Cold and Flu Care Giveaway! 5 Lucky Winners of Hyland’s Homeopathic

Hyland's Homeopathic is a company I have trusted since I began using homeopathy to treat ailments twenty years ago. From urinary tract infections to pain relief from a sprained ankle, Hyland's has come to my rescue on many occasions. It is also a company I completely trust when … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Geeky Projects, Endangered Species, Nutrition, Organic Toys

1. Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred: Seriously Geeky Stuff to Make with Your Kids: Seriously Geeky Stuff to Make With Your Kids by David Erik Nelson My nine-year-old is a scientist! She loves to experiment and build, and the internet has been a great resource for her explorations. … [Read more...]

Green Parent Round-Up (Formerly Known as Around the Green Parenting Web)

Motherhood Uncensored: Study linking Autism to vaccines found fraudulent Early this morning in the few moments I have control of the remote before my children beg for their Curious George and Super Why!, I caught the report that British Dr. Andrew Wakefield, the researched … [Read more...]