Air pollution is considered to be one of the leading environmental risks today. Traditionally the way we have addressed this problem is by eliminating the cause of the pollutants and to incorporate good ventilation in our homes with clean outdoor air. Sometimes, however, these methods are insufficient because of weather conditions, or inability to address the cause or risks inherent in the outdoor air (e.g. any contaminants that may be present outside for whatever reason). In these instances … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2008
Natural Sweeteners and Alternatives to Refined Sugar
Our desire for something sweet to eat is very natural. The desire for something sweet or sugar craving is the body’s signal to you that it needs some energy packed food. Unfortunately with much of the processed sugar we eat, our bodies are not getting any of the substantial nutrients, vitamins or minerals that it expects and needs and that would normally be present in a natural, unprocessed food product. I also find that when you regularly consume processed, refined sugars you come to accept … [Read more...]
My Plate Mate – BPA, PVC, and Phthalate Free
This week my son has been testing a new mom gadget called My Plate Mate. Basically is a band of circular plastic that fits snugly around 8"-9 1/2" inch plates. It acts as a barrier or wall so that little hands aren't pushing their food onto the floor or table while they eat. It basically gives them a leg up on the self feeding arena by making it easier to get food on a utensil and keep it on the plate. I was impressed not so much by the idea of the product as I was the ethical way in which … [Read more...]
The Joyous Gift of Grandparenting
I came across a book recently that I think would be valuable for all grandmas and grandpas out there and for parents that want to make sure their children connect with the grandparents. This book would make an excellent mother's or father's day gift too. My kids are fortunate...they have almost daily contact with my parents. My parents takes my kids to arena football games, drag races, monster truck rallies, out for ice cream, etc. My daughter calls my mom, "Mom". They have deep bonds with … [Read more...]
Green Baby Diapers
Moms have been emailing me quite often lately about cloth diapers...are they the greener choice, which ones are best, etc. I cloth diapered two of my babies and I even owned a cloth diaper manufacturing company and store for a few years. I am a big advocate for cloth diapers. To the right you will see my daughter wearing a tye dye diaper I made for her. So first things first...are they REALLY the green choice in diapering. Yes! Disposable diaper advocates are quick to say that cloth diapers use … [Read more...]
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