Classic Glass Baby Bottle – BPA Free Update: The FDA is planning to decide whether or not to continue allowing food packaging that leaches BPA by March 31, 2012. There is no time to lose – the FDA has to hear from you before it makes its call. The government needs to know that Americans […]
Too Many Chemicals on Your Clothing? Vinegar as a Fabric Softener
Posted on March 2, 2012 Written by 6 Comments
Vinegar as Fabric Softener In addition to trying to protect our environment and use less energy, I’m always looking for ways to simplify and save money. Last summer I discovered that instead of fabric softener or dryer sheets or balls, many people use vinegar in the rinse cycle of their laundry. This isn’t a new […]
The DIAPER Act – Helping the Working Poor Afford Diapers
Posted on October 24, 2011 Written by Leave a Comment
This is a summary of information provided by Jennifer Labit of Cotton Babies on the Diaper Investment and Aid to Promote Economic Recovery (“DIAPER”) Act (H.R. 3134), sponsored by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT). Some parents can’t afford to work because they can’t afford diapers. Did you know that some parents can’t work, because they can’t […]
Clean Air Act Controversy – In Her Own Words, Lisa P. Jackson
Posted on May 20, 2011 Written by 1 Comment
Have you heard the debate about the new Mercury and Air Toxins rule proposed by the EPA? This rule would reduce the amount of mercury that power plants can put out by 90%. The technology exists and according to Lisa Jackson of the EPA, 50% of our coal power plants already have this technology in […]
The Family Garden: A Different Mindset
Posted on May 1, 2011 Written by 4 Comments
Were you an ardent gardener? Now that you have children, are you having a hard time squeezing in time to work on your garden? Maybe you are new to gardening, but you think you can’t possibly get started with young children? Perhaps you don’t have children yet and this is just one more place where you […]
Being Part of a Guinness World Record™! Great Cloth Diaper Change!
Posted on April 23, 2011 Written by 2 Comments
Today I helped out at the Great Cloth Diaper Change event hosted by the Diaper Lab in Somerville, MA. Salina and her staff at the Diaper Lab were GREAT hosts and ran a great event! They have a great store and if you ever need advice on cloth diapers, I HIGHLY recommend it! Gathering for […]
Why Use Cloth Diapers? Change 3 Things Campaign
Posted on March 6, 2011 Written by 2 Comments
I use cloth diapers because they are good for the environment. I want to limit the amount of waste that I send to landfills and incinerators and I want to limit the amount of natural resources that are consumed for products that I just throw away. Some people use cloth diapers because of the health […]
Tip: Simple Water Saving Ideas
Posted on February 24, 2011 Written by 6 Comments
Here’s a very simple tip for saving water that I never did until it was pointed out to me: when filling the tub for a bath, close the drain before turning on the water. I find that most people adjust the water running out of the faucet to the temperature that they want it to […]
When Living Green Isn’t What’s Best For Your Family
Posted on February 18, 2011 Written by 1 Comment
Wow, that sounds like an odd thing for our blog “When living green isn’t what’s best for your family.” I think it’s important for people to realize that sometimes you have to make choices, and if certain things and certain situations aren’t the right things for your family, that’s OK. For each person, lifestyle choices […]
The Cloth Diapering Accessory Every Parent Should Have
Posted on November 27, 2010 Written by 2 Comments
As we enter this holiday shopping system I have been trying to focus on gifts and purchases that are either consumables or things we really need. Last year I even wrote a Green Gift Guide that focuses on those sorts of items. We’re also traveling a lot and I’m trying to pack lighter. However, I […]
