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BPA-free Kinderville Ice Pop Molds are a Must for Summer

We’ve found a new favorite for hot Summer days!  The Little Bites Silicone Ice Pop Molds by Kinderville make creating healthy, homemade, toxin-free popsicles a cinch.  The only thing that goes into your kiddo’s treat are the fresh ingredients you choose.  And I have to admit, we’ve been going a little crazy around here with [...]

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BPA, PVC and Phthalate-free Hygeia EnJoye Breast Pump Review

With the upcoming birth of my second child, I sent out in search of a dependable breast pump. I’ve tried several brands of pumps in the past, all of which left me frustrated and wondering if there was a pump that could meet my needs.  With one the suction was too weak leaving me pumping [...]

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Slow Death By Rubber Duck: The Story of a Toxic Soup Within

I just finished reading Slow Death by Rubber Duck, the story two concerned men hoping to shed light on everyday toxic chemical exposure by experimenting on themselves.  They focus on a new kind of  pollution.  We’re not looking for external evidence in factory smoke stacks and slimy rivers; we’re talking about insidious, internal pollution.  A  [...]

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Life Factory Glass Drink Bottles Are Good to Go

Spring Green Life Factory Glass Beverage Bottle

The folks at Life Factory just introduced a unique glass water bottle created especially for adults on the go. But let’s be honest, I’m kind of a stainless steel girl.  So when they first arrived in our warehouse I gave them a perfunctory look, but I really thought this would be a product for someone [...]

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Safer Baby Skin Care Cheat Sheet by Safe Mama the SuperStar

Safer Skin Care Cheat Sheet by SafeMama

Safe Mama is one of my favorite resources!  When I receive questions and PR pitches about skincare lines I often run to her for help.  She never complains about my lack of understanding as she translates those fifteen syllable words into terms I can easily grasp. With her growing knowledge, Safe Mama has become more [...]

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Is the Soda Stream Really Made From Safe Reusable Plastic?

Bloggers everywhere are singing the praises of the BPA-free Soda Stream and how it makes the perfect alternative to other more toxic soda containers.  But is that really the case? My Investigation I started the ball rolling with a call to the manufacturer.  Their products are clearly labeled as BPA-free, which is usually a good [...]

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Practically Green: Not Just Another Overwhelming Green Book

I’ve been looking forward to reading Micaela Preston’s “Practically Green”, not because I wanted to embark on a more serious green lifestyle, but because of who she is.  She’s a true blue, easy does it, down-to-earth kind of girl. So I sat down early the last several mornings with my cuddly little puppy while the [...]

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Boon Grass Countertop Drying Rack

Boon, Inc. has a knack for taking the hum drum and transforming it into something fun.  Their new Grass Countertop Drying Rack is way too cute to be called something boring like “drying rack” – it’s a stylish piece of art that happens to be perfect for drying all kinds of baby accessories! Our Favorite [...]

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Drop Guard Glass Baby Bottle Review

Okay, I’ll admit when the Drop-Guard company first contacted us with info about their silicone-encapsulated bottle, I thought the idea a bit strange.  And when I opened the package, I thought they were regular glass bottles until I touched one.  The silicone over-molding can’t be seen (unless you choose the tinted version), but the bottles have a [...]

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