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Baby Shampoo – Still Unsafe for Babies?

By Tiffany 11 Comments

It was about two years ago now that I wrote about the issue of toxic bubble bath. That post was spurred by a Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report that highlighted known carcinogens in baby bath products and Johnson & Johnson appeared on the report several times. This just happened to coincide with a blogger campaign the company was running, trying to get mom bloggers to endorse their products. I was pretty livid at the time and while I hoped that J&J would clean up their act, I highly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birth & Baby Tagged With: American Babies, Amp, Australia Canada, Baby Bath Products, Baby Shampoo, Bacteria, Bloggers, Boycott, Bubble Bath, Campaign For Safe Cosmetics, Cancer Causing Chemicals, Denmark Finland, Do The Right Thing, Earth Angel, Earth Mama, Earth Mama Angel Baby, Formaldehyde, Netherlands Norway, Patronage, Preservative, Quaternium 15, Several Times

Eco-Friendly Cribs

By Tiffany 3 Comments

The level of toxic chemicals in baby furniture is shocking. Sadly, most cribs on the market today are made of engineered woods like MDF and particleboard that contain formaldehyde and VOC-laden finishes. With newborns typically spending up to 16 hours a day sleeping, shopping for a safe crib is essential. What Should You Look For? Eco-friendly cribs can be found online and in major stores. When shopping for a crib, look for one that’s: Made of solid hardwood like maple Finished with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birth & Baby Tagged With: Baby Furniture, Bold Color, Canopy Bed, Clear Acrylic, Collectio, Color Choices, Cribs, Duc Duc, Fish Tank, Formaldehyde, Graco Baby Furniture, Magnet System, Particleboard, Phthalate, Piece Of Furniture, Room With A View, Sleek Lines, Sundberg, Toddler Bed, Toxic Chemicals, Toxic Glues, True Room, Unfinished Wood

A Clean Breeze with More House Plants

By Tiffany 2 Comments

Did you ever consider how much time we spend indoors daily? It’s shocking if we add up the minutes and hours compared to just being out in the world. That’s why indoor air is something we shouldn’t take for granted, especially when low quality air can create unhealthy side effects for the whole family. In fact, poor indoor air caused by various factors including mold, mildew, and fumes from paint, heating systems, or other chemicals are catalysts for allergies that contribute to one of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Green Home Tagged With: Alca, Benzene, Boston Fern, Causes Of Asthma, Clean Breeze, English Ivy, Formaldehyde, Heating Systems, House Plants, Household Plants, Landscape Contractors, Leading Health, Little Sun, Living Spaces, Mold Mildew, Quality Air, Rubber Plants, Safety Organizations, Spider Plants, Sun Light

Be Your Own Green Home Designer

By Tiffany 6 Comments

More and more, folks are looking for simple and conscientious solutions to the planetary problems we face, while at the same time wanting to live in a home that is convenient and cozy.  If you’re looking for a more eco-friendly home design you don't have to read design magazines, hire a prestigious designer, or win a home makeover.  There are numerous quick, easy, and economical eco-friendly design options that virtually anyone can use. #1  Passive solar.  The sun has amazing capabilities to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A Green Home Tagged With: Areca Palm, Blackout Curtains, Blinds, Design Magazines, Design Options, Drapes, Earthy Colors, Energy Usage, Facing Windows, Fall And Winter, Formaldehyde, Heating And Cooling, Home Makeover, Indoor Plants, Money Plant, Mother In Law, Open Windows, Prestigious Designer, Solar Rays, Spider Plants

The Toxic Bubble Bath Debate

By Tiffany 64 Comments

Several years ago when I was fairly new to natural & green parenting, a good friend told me to avoid using conventional baby products where my newborn daughter was concerned. This meant ix-nay on the bubble bath, no tears shampoo, powder, and lotion that so many people bestowed upon me as gifts. My friend sent me some links though and I checked out what was in those products and quickly realized that these products had no place being rubbed on my baby's skin or being put in her bath water. I … [Read more...]

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My name is Tiffany and I am a flower farmer and urban homesteader in Central Ohio with my husband, three children, and assorted furry friends. When I am not blogging I am usually thrift store shopping, gardening, wildcrafting and food foraging, or otherwise enjoying nature. Enjoy! Read More…

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