Monthly Archives: August 2008
FDA says BPA is SAFE!
Really? More than 100 studies have been done by government scientists that link BPA to cancers, diabetes, behavioural discorders and more and yet, the FDA says there is no cause for concern. FDA has drafted a report to present at their September meeting. They agree that small amounts of BPA transfer from container to food, but feel that the amount … Continue reading
How many Earths do you need?
This Footprint Calculator is a short little animated quiz to determine how many Earths you need to support your lifestyle. It will ask a series of questions to determine your Ecological Footprint, how much productive land and sea is needed to support your activities. Once you finish, you’ll be met with some ideas for reducing your footprint. As with any … Continue reading
U.S. POPClock Projection
I have been way slow in posting this week, it’s been a busy week around here. Last night we sat down to watch a movie and one of the “previews” was this commercial from thetruth.com. The part where the sign is being held up that says “Tobacco kills 1200 a day”, just really got me thinking. If that many a … Continue reading
Toy Safety Bill signed into Law!
Yay! Thank you Mr. President! On Thursday President Bush sign the Toy Safety Bill. I’m a little late in posting this, but wanted to spread the great news. It will take some time before the measures are put into place, but this is great news. The US now has the toughest lead standards in the world. To throw some numbers … Continue reading
Free: Medela BPA-free breastmilk bottle
Medela is and always has been BPA-free. To help calm mom’s fears, they are offering one free BPA-free breastmilk bottle. All you need to do is join the Medela Community. The community offers you a free place to get to know other expectant and nursing moms! You can read more on the plastics that Medela uses on this page.
Review: Blue House Soaps
Blue House Soaps produces my absolute favorite soaps. This work at home mom has made a product that I come back to over and over again. Many of their soaps are 100% natural. Each bar of soap is made from scratch, hand cut and wrapped nicely. The ingredients are listed on the bars, as well as on their website. If … Continue reading
Back To School Sandwiches
As many of you get ready to head back to school, I want to toss a product out there — reusable sandwich bags. Stop buying those ziplocs that get tossed into the landfill. Get or make something you can reuse over and over again. For the uncrafty, there are Wrap-n-Mats. These neat little things pull double duty. They hold your … Continue reading
Oompa.com Sale
I love Oompa.com. While shopping, you can check up on the country of origin before posting. They put a lot of thought and care into the products they stock. Get started on that holiday shopping and save a little at the same time! Use coupon code BTS2008 to save $5 on a $40 purchase until August 31. They offer Free … Continue reading