Guest post by Sandra Ann Harris As another Valentine’s Day approaches thoughts are turning to roses, chocolates and other gifts to make that special someone feel “special.” Valentine’s Day revolves around the idea that you should give “sweets to the sweet,” yet it produces some not-so-sweet stats. Nearly a billion valentines are sent globally each [...]
For the first time, researchers examined exposure to a phthalate commonly used in plastics and miscarriage in humans. They found that women exposed near the time of conception to a particular phthalate (DEHP), are more likely to miscarry early in the pregnancy compared to women with lower exposures. It’s interesting to note that exposure to [...]
Guest Article by Suzanne Bertani Suzanne as been writing about her own journey to become a greener mama via Mommy Footprint and is the owner of Green Planet Parties, an online store that helps change the ending of parties & celebrations. Ever feel like you are slowly connecting the dots and then suddenly watch those [...]
We’ve been asked by many concerned parents recently about an article published in a French newspaper reporting that Sophie was contaminated with carcinogenic nitrosamines. We contacted Calisson Inc., the U.S. distributor, directly to learn more. We asked for testing documentation and an explanation of the toxicity claims – both of which they offered immediately. We [...]
Christmas is a favorite time of year for our family. The joy of celebrating our loved ones. The remembrance of untold blessings we so often overlook throughout the year. The warm traditions our grandparents and parents created over the years that make our families unique. This year we’re also celebrating a new chapter in our [...]
As you know, we recently began laying the groundwork for some exciting changes after completing our annual review to take a look at where our company has been and where it’s going. I’m happy to report that the first phases have been successfully completed with the addition of: An amazing Expert Team The Safe Living [...]
Katy Farber is an author, teacher and green blogger. In her latest work, she takes busy parents by the hand to help them navigate each aspect of safer, healthier eating. Katy’s insight and experience is especially helpful for new parents who are trying to tackle this mountain of information alone. Eat Non-Toxic: a manual for [...]
Guest Post by Cassidy Randall, Women’s Voices for the Earth Have you ever wondered why, when you look at the back of your favorite laundry detergent or all-purpose cleaner, you only find a few ingredients on the label? That’s because cleaning product companies are legally allowed to keep chemicals a secret from you, even the toxic [...]
There are a lot of opinions out there about whether Wal-mart’s decision earlier this year to impose their own ban on polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) found in couches, computers and baby strollers was the right one. They basically circumvented the US regulatory system to impose what many refer to as “retailer regulation.” But aren’t PBDEs [...]
