Category Archives: Safe Things
The Story of Cosmetics
What can I say? Annie Leonard rocks! She has a great way of illustrating her point and getting the message across. Her latest messages pertains to cosmetics in The Story of Cosmetics. Not just make up for us moms, but all of your bathroom items, right down to baby shampoo. You really need to see this film! As with all … Continue reading
California bans plastic bags!
Way to go CA! Finally some good news for our environment! California State Assembly voted 41 to 27 to pass a bill to ban single-use plastic bags. Plastic bags will still be available, but not for free. Shoppers will need to pay a minimum of 5-cents for a recycled bag if they forget their own reusable bags. The bill still … Continue reading
Plants for Pain Relief
With the recent Tylenol, etc recalls, maybe it’s time to start rethinking plants and herbs for pain relief. Before you hit the medicine cabinet next time, give one of these remedies a try. Ginger Ginger has been used for centuries for various ailments. There’s no reason to stop using it now. Ginger is great for Ovarian and Colon Cancer treatment, … Continue reading
Way to go FDA!
Doesn’t it seem that everything on the grocery store shelves these days is “healthy” on one way or another based upon the claims the packaging makes? I’ve always wondered about that 100% juice myself. The FDA is stepping up and putting limits on front of packaging labeling. Read all about it at Healthy Bitch Daily. Then cruise on over to … Continue reading
Keep ‘em Busy Non-Toxic Finger Paint
We’re on a school break and while the kids are getting along, I wanted them outside. No amount of telling them to go out was doing it! They kept finding things to do inside, which goes quite against my efforts to clean. Somehow, the idea of paint came across my mind and off to google I went. Finger paint shouldn’t … Continue reading
2009 Sunscreen List
In today’s world, research is done constantly. As a result, what you thought was safe yesterday is no longer considered safe today. It’s hard to stay up to date on all the research and recommendations. New products are created all the time, regulations change, recommended lists of products have to be updated. As summer comes, everyone starts thinking sunscreen. It’s … Continue reading
Save Small Businesses
I know I was a big supporter of the new toy lead laws. Do I ever feel guilty now?! I never imagined this law would bring such issues to my fellow work at home parents. The people I support the most stand to lose the most. The intentions of this law were good, the follow through has not been. CPSIA … 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.
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