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Eco-challenge #12: Seeking Safe Sippys

by dina
January 19, 2010

Never fear - my purging spree is not over! And this next challenge couldn't have come at a more perfect time.

Eco-Challenge #12: Research and replace any unsafe sippy cups with non-toxic alternatives

As I mentioned in my last post, the boys have pretty much given up the bottle. Down to just one at bedtime which is more ritual than anything. While my days of bottle washing are practically history, I'm not out of the woods yet. Now I have to deal with SIPPY CUPS! EVERYWHERE! I don't know about you, but my collection is looking a little tattered. Missing tons of those little pesky inserts (maybe they're off with the socks from the dryer??) and the tops rarely match up with the bottoms. Yes, it's always something with me... Read more...

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Eco-challenge #3: I heart Kinderville!

by dina
October 23, 2009

After three weeks of the boys being sick, I've just about had it. I was seriously about to lose it while thinking of this eco-challenge yesterday because - well - when you have constant whining and snot flying everywhere for days on end, it's way easier to default to what you know than to push yourself to make any improvements. Read more...

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Halloween Horrors – There are More Than you Think!

by mcmilker
October 01, 2009

It was a lovely evening last night. The neighbors were out enjoying the autumn cool. The kids were running around in the twilight, when, my son suddenly ran up to me and smiled.

Bright pink, plastic vampire teeth gleamed at me from his grin.

My first thought:

Oh how cute? – Nope.

He’s getting big now? Nope.

I bet those things are made in China - I wonder if they are full of phthalates ? - Yes!!!

I actually have no idea if these teeth are dangerous. But, ever since the first major round of toys recalls were announced I’ve been waiting for more shoes to drop. And they have. If you subscribe to the The Consumer Product Safety Commission email alert, you know what I’m talking about- I get a new recall at least once a week. It’s scary, I never knew so many children’s products were recalled! Read more...

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