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Maybe it’s because after three nephews, I finally welcomed a niece this week but this recent study hit home with me:  A study recently published in the journal Pediatrics, scientists tested 244 pregnant women and their 3 year-old children for BPA exposure and found that when mom’s BPA levels were high, the children were more [...]

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Harsh cleansers and rough fabrics are in high contrast to the gentleness of baby’s skin.  Parents seek out only the softest fabrics for their baby needs and bamboo offers a smooth, non-irritating fabric for a sensitive baby’s skin.  Organic baby blankets and organic baby clothes also offer a non-toxic option for parents concerned about the [...]

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What gift do you give to the couple who has everything?  Well, apparently, you give trees.  Eco-friendly (and proud) parents Kate Hudson and Matt Bellamy have requested that in lieu of products, friends and family should plant “celebration trees” to honor the birth of son Bingham.  Considering the ecological footprint left by the onslaught of [...]

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It must be a mom thing.  Celebrities from Jessica Alba to Halle Berry are motivated to be as eco-friendly as possible for the benefit of their uber-cute bambinos.  To be fair, Berry had a green thumb before the birth of her daughter.  She has been an avid supporter of the Shaster Foundation’s Indlovu Project which [...]

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In a land of excess, it would be easy to indulge in whims rather than make serious environmental choices.  And many celebrity estates do boast excess with everything from golden toilets (not kidding!) to private landing strips but thankfully some celebs take their purchasing power seriously and have opted for sustainability, resource conservation and “green” [...]

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Parenting is tough.  Not only are you charged with raising a child to be physically and emotionally healthy but also socially responsible.  In this age of melting ice-caps, overflowing landfills and dwindling natural resources , it’s more important than ever to raise an eco-friendly child. Here are some ways you can instill environmentally conscious values: [...]

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While the skin is covered up against the cold, it is still vulnerable to the effects of winter weather.  Dry skin is usually caused when fatty oils are stripped away from the skin (either by environmental factors or something we’re doing to our skin) leaving the skin unprotected.  Less often, the cause can be internal [...]

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The sun has barely risen this morning yet already, thousands of holiday Santas have finished shopping for everyone on their nice list.  Black Friday is in full swing and while many would think that the name comes from the fact that this shopping day will put retailers “in the black,” so to speak, we can [...]

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Labor Day is yet another holiday founded on good intentions that has morphed into another reason for massive retail sales around the country.  In a way, the logic works.  You work hard; you deserve to shop!  Officially made a federal holiday in 1894 to honor the workers of America, Labor Day has transitioned into an [...]

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We’ve often heard the statement that we spend over a third of our lives in bed.  With spending that amount of time in one place, you would like it to be both toxin free and eco-friendly.  One of the easiest ways to make your bedroom more green is to invest in bamboo bedding. Good sheets [...]

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Summer Skincare is important for everyone but never more so for the little ones in your life.  Children’s skin is more sensitive and delicate than an adults and it is important to keep it protected.  Once your baby is over six months old, get in the habit of using sunscreen year-round, even on the overcast [...]

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Recently, I joined a pregnant friend of mine as she registered for her upcoming baby shower.  What I thought would take 30 minutes took 3 hours and she summed it up best by asking, “How can one little person need so much stuff?”  The baby industry is a billion dollar one in the United States [...]

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Clothing is one of the most important supplies for your baby, and the comfort of your baby’s clothing should be your top priority–especially infant clothing! Whether it’s bamboo clothing or bamboo sheets, here is what to consider when choosing what to buy for your baby: The Weather – Pick pieces that warm your baby in [...]

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