Unseasonably warm weather in the northeast makes it hard to fathom that the holidays are fast approaching. Many of us look forward to the time off from school and time together as a family-that is until those dreaded words are spoken: “Mom, I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” It’s like nails on a chalk board…
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Giveaway and Holi-Daily Deal: Earth Mama Angel Baby from Lullaby Organics
Earth Mama Angel Baby products have been a staple in our home since my kids were infants. Those infants are now in elementary school, but many of the products continue to make their way into our home. As an avid label reader and someone who pays close attention to what goes in and on our…
Dirty Secrets: What’s Hiding in Your Cleaning Products?
This information in this post was provided by Women’s Voices for the Earth and Healthy Child Healthy World. Today they co-released a report about hidden chemicals in your cleaners. Cleaning product companies aren’t required to tell us the chemicals they use in their products, and what they’re keeping secret from you could be hazardous to…
Non-Toxic Pest Control
I’m a self-proclaimed bug lover. Although, I have to preface that by admitting that as much as I love them, I’m also afraid of them. I’ve been known to let out a scream or two when I see them (especially a giant spider). However, after the scream I always do my best to compose myself…
ChopChop Magazine and Eggplant: Roasted Ratatouille
Last week I had the pleasure of having lunch with Sally Sampson, the author of 20 cookbooks and the founder of ChopChop Magazine. ChopChop is a fun cooking magazine that encourages families to cook together and share healthy meals together. The magazine is filled with fun and healthy recipes, games and food facts that promote…
Book Review of Eat Non-Toxic: a Manual for Busy Parents
As parents, it’s part of our job description to protect our children from harmful chemicals. Most of us know, all too well, that it’s not an easy job. As we go through our daily lives we are confronted with information overload, pressuring us to buy specific brands –the media, our friends, family-everyone has an opinion. …
Halloween and the Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup
Candy Corn, Kit Kats and M&M’s oh my! Every Halloween it’s those bite sized candy bars that get me. Somehow on Halloween I give myself permission and I’m able to rationalize eating those fun- sized pieces (and lots of them). Bad news for me: the National Confectioners Association says that two 50-calorie bite-size candy bars…