This information in this post was provided by Women’s Voices for the Earth and Healthy Child Healthy World. Today they co-released a report about hidden chemicals in your cleaners. Cleaning product companies aren’t required to tell us the chemicals they use in their products, and what they’re keeping secret from you could be hazardous to…
Non-Toxic Living
Non-Toxic Pest Control
I’m a self-proclaimed bug lover. Although, I have to preface that by admitting that as much as I love them, I’m also afraid of them. I’ve been known to let out a scream or two when I see them (especially a giant spider). However, after the scream I always do my best to compose myself…
BPA Strikes Again and This Time at Kids
BPA just won’t go away. It has been found on everything from receipts to dollar bills. In a new report by the Breast Cancer Fund dangerous levels of the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) were found in a wide variety of canned foods specifically marketed towards kids. Some of the highest levels were found in Campbell’s…
PHTHALATES: Hidden Dangers in Everyday Products
I think we can all agree that this “going green journey” can at times be overwhelming. There are so many things to consider and remember when it comes to the safety of our families and the planet. At the top of my greenie “to do” list is avoidance of all toxic chemicals that could potentially…
Eczema: Triggers and Treatments the Natural Way
I am taking off a few days from the blogosphere to spend some time with my family. This is a guest post by Lynn Fang, the founder of Upcycled Love. Do you have trouble with persistent dry skin? Using expensive high-end creams doesn’t do the trick, and some days your skin is so dry it…
Deodorant: Do’s and Don’ts for Naturally Smelling Fresh
Let’s talk B.O. Not a pleasant topic, but let’s face it -everyone sweats and sometimes we all get smelly. Sweating is our body’s way of cooling down and releasing toxins. Body odor comes from bacteria that live on us and grow in our warm sweat. We are a culture obsessed with smelling pretty. Take…
To dye or not to dye?
I think most of us would agree that the little mirror on the visor of your car is your enemy-it’s possibly the worst place to check in on how you’re looking. Every flaw is amplified; every freckle is enlarged. Case in point: I was late for a meeting last week and, as I was…