Lead in toys? Chemicals in sippy cups? Read here to find out tips and information about raising kids in a toxic world. Helping your kids stay safe, healthy and smart.
Editor reviews are provided by professional editors who evaluate a blog based on the following criteria: Frequency of Updates, Relevance of Content, Site Design, and Writing Style.
User rating is calculated as an average of the user ratings. If this rating differs significantly from our editor's rating our editors may re-evaluate this blog.
In an effort to control H1N1 virus this fall, schools will be called on to offer vaccinations. This brings up important questions for parents of school aged children: do you vaccinate your child with this flu vaccine? So far, the medical community is...
Check out what is happening over at MightyNest. They are doing lots of toy and product giveaways in the weeks before the holiday. Also, the lovely blog writers :) are taking on a theme every week-- and the current one is imaginative play.
In that...
Just a day after I post a reader comment about the high lead levels caused by Melissa and Doug toys, a new recall of 3 Melissa and Doug toys was released by Health Canada.
I was tipped off to this by reader and blogger Alicia Bayer, who outlined the...
Looking for high quaility, non-toxic blocks for your little builder? Look no further.
My Best Blocks, made by Maple Landmark in my home state of Vermont, and found at Down to Earth toys makes an exceptional eco-friendly and safe gift. The junior...
This recent comment came in about the safety of Melissa and Doug toys. I thought her story was important and compelling, and wanted to share it with you. The comment was in response to my posts last year about the recall of Canadian Melissa and Doug...
One way many families are cutting back their food budgets is by eating less meat. Meat costs a lot, utilizes way more natural resources in its production, and can be bad for us. For me, a vegetarian of 18 years (that makes me sound OLD), it comes...
