But it says "no sugar added", it has to be better for the kids right? Not if you're trying to avoid chemical sugar substitutes. We all know to look out for aspartame and saccharin, but do you know about acesulfame potassium? Acesulfame potassium is also known as...
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Pyrex
I've been looking for alternatives to Tupperware. I do not want to continue using my beloved Rock N Serves that contain BPA. I'm leaning toward Pyrex, but I know some of their lids are plastic. It's so hard to know who to trust these days. I need something for my...
Story of Stuff
This is a great 20 minute film worth watching with your entire family. It's a wonderful look at our consumer driven society. See the effect that our "must buy" mentality has on the environment. The film is narrated by activist Annie Leonard and covers the extraction,...
Naked Juice = no BPA!
One of my favorite things to do after an hour+ in the grocery store is to grab a Naked Juice blend on the way out. With all the BPA concerns, I started checking the bottles of everything I buy, including my favorite juice. I didn't exactly panic when I saw the dreaded...
Canada has banned BPA!
Way to go! Now if the US would follow suit. Most hard plastics contain bisphenol-A, which some researchers believe poses serious health risks. Canada has now banned BPA from baby bottles and drinking cups. While US hasn't issued a ban yet, many manufacturers are...
More Safe Toys
Drugstore.com has taken the time to put together a "Made in USA" page. Watch those K'nex though. I picked up a package at a craft store last week and it said "Made in China". It's very possible that some are MIC and some are not. They have Crayola, Puzz3D, many games....
A False Sense of Security
Healthytoys.org. Now, in a broad sense, this site is a good thing. I love it. But let me give you something to think about. When Mattel recalled Diego toys, where ALL Diego toys recalled? Were all of a certain set recalled? NO! Why? Because the lead paint was only...
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This site is being set up for you in regards to safety concerning children's toys. The recent lead connected recalls are becoming overwhelming. What is a parent to do? After we toss out these unsafe toys, what's left? What is safe to buy? Why is this happening? There...