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Kristen's picture

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This annual campaign, organized by several breast cancer charities, strives to increase public awareness about the disease and raise funds for research related to its prevention, cause, treatment and ultimately, a cure.

Statistics show that roughly one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. And, while genetics plays a part in a woman’s risk factor, there is concern that increased exposure to environmental toxins is also linked to an increased risk of developing this disease. The Breast Cancer Fund is an organization working to identify and eliminate environmental causes of breast cancer, such as toxic chemicals. With an ever growing body of scientific research and evidence linking breast cancer to environmental factors, the Breast Cancer Fund works to digest that information for public awareness, education and advocacy campaigns.

Who is at Risk? Read more...

dina's picture

What a fun week! Just to recap...

The MightyNest Eco-challenge #8 was all about inspiring creativity in my two little ones using toys from the Imaginary Play and Art and Music sections on MightyNest. I chose Eco-fingerpaint, Clementine Natural Soy Crayons and the cardboard airplane form Cardboardesigns.

As I talked about in Friday's post - the cardboard airplane went over huge - and so did the box it came in. The boys are still having a blast with both. Read more...

mcmilker's picture

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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