It’s officially winter. Today my thermometer reads 8 degrees. There’s no denying that winter is upon us. There are days where I sit at my desk bundled in a coat and scarf. I’m always cold. But I wouldn’t trade it for the world. There’s nothing like being outside in the winter. Skiing, running and exercising…
Green Advocacy
Cosmetics Safety: Which Retailers are Naughty and Which are Nice?
Want to know which retailers are naughty and which are nice when it comes to their commitment to cosmetics safety? Who is leading the market trend toward safer products and who’s lagging behind? Which stores consumers should support with their dollars as they shop for non-toxic stocking stuffers this holiday season and which should…
Giving Tuesday: A New Holiday Tradition
Say goodbye to Black Friday and Cyber Monday and hello to Giving Tuesday. This year I managed to escape the crazy frenzy of Black Friday. I have to admit there’s a part of me that loves to hear the stories about waking up at an insane hour to wait in line for the purported bargain of…
My Adventure at the Disney Store
Heading to the Disney Store on a Saturday afternoon with your 10 year old sounds perfect doesn’t it? This past Saturday that’s exactly where I went, only I wasn’t there to shop. I was there for another reason-to deliver my petition asking Disney to stop selling “toxic lunch boxes” and other school supplies containing vinyl plastic…
Disney is Pushing Me Outside of My Comfort Zone
As most of you know I’ve been working really hard to get Disney to change their ways. Here’s a quick recap: Back in August the Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) published a national report, Hidden Hazards: Toxic Chemicals Inside Children’s Back to School Supplies, which found that seventy-five percent of children’s “back-to-school” supplies tested…
I Stand With Kids, Not Toxic Chemicals
Toxic chemicals are everywhere. As parents most of us do our best to keep our kids safe, but unfortunately it’s not always easy or within our control. Our kids are exposed to toxic chemicals on a daily basis through a variety of consumer products found in our homes. This is unacceptable. If you’ve been a…
Groovy Green Gig and Other Updates
Time for an update on the Groovy Green Livin front. From time to time I like to share with you what I’ve been up to- under one condition: that you do the same and share with me your latest and greatest! Podcast with Amber Strocel Two years ago at BlogHer in San Diego I…
