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Green Halloween Costumes for Busy Parents on a Budget

Green Halloween Costumes for Busy Parents on a Budget 1 comment | October 19, 2009 | Posted in Family Living

I must admit I get consumer google eyes around Halloween time.

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No Detergent Needed: Try Eco Nuts

No Detergent Needed: Try Eco Nuts October 12, 2009 | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

I was kindly sent a sample of Eco-Nuts, and they really are ingenious and simple.

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The Evironmental Working Group: How to Limit Radiation Exposure from Cell Phones

The Evironmental Working Group: How to Limit Radiation Exposure from Cell Phones October 5, 2009 | Posted in Family Living

The Environmental Working Group weighs in with many helpful tools for concerned parents.

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How Toxic is Your Stuff? (purses, toys, back to school gear, carseats, cars and pet gear)

How Toxic is Your Stuff? (purses, toys, back to school gear, carseats, cars and pet gear) September 29, 2009 | Posted in Health and Wellness

Sure, you've monitored the toys for recalls and toxic contents, but what about your handbag? Does it have that shiny fake leather feel (read:PVC). And I've written about toxins in carseats on this site before, but it is hard to keep track of what the best options are.

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For the Love of Ergo Baby

For the Love of Ergo Baby September 23, 2009 | Posted in Baby

For my first daughter I used a Baby Bjorn to carry her around. I had the old version, with the strap stretching across my upper back.

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Swine Flu Protection in One Shot (for adults)

Swine Flu Protection in One Shot (for adults) September 22, 2009 | Posted in Family Living

Surprising news from the New York Times today .Clinical trials of the H1N1 vaccine are showing protection at just one dose for adults.

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E-Cloth (Cleaning without Chemicals, or even Green Cleaners--just water!)

E-Cloth (Cleaning without Chemicals, or even Green Cleaners--just water!) September 14, 2009 | Posted in Family Living

I must admit I was a bit skeptical when I received my samples from E-Cloth. I mean, a cloth to clean my scrungy shower? Maybe these were for people who clean regularly, which I do not.

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Swine Flu Prevention Tips

Swine Flu Prevention Tips September 7, 2009 | Posted in Health and Wellness

I was very interested when I saw an email outlining these tips for Swine Flu prevention.

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NPR: Swine Flu Hits Minorities Hardest

NPR: Swine Flu Hits Minorities Hardest August 31, 2009 | Posted in Family Living

NPR reports that more Hispanic and African Americans are at a greater risk of contracting the Swine Flu and being hospitalized for it.

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Connecticut Bans Non-Medical Ultra-sounds (utilizing the precautionary principle)

Connecticut Bans Non-Medical Ultra-sounds (utilizing the precautionary principle) August 24, 2009 | Posted in Family Living

They've been busy in Connecticut (but not with passing a budget)! First BPA, and now unnecessary ultra-sounds. Finally, it seems as if the state were adopting the precautionary principle on a few important issues.

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