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Not a Fish Tale: EPA to Regulate Mercury Emissions

Not a Fish Tale: EPA to Regulate Mercury Emissions
Guest Blogger
Thursday, September 02, 2010

As a child, I loved tuna fish sandwiches. They’re still one of my favorite comfort foods (topped with potato chips and pickles for extra crunch, please), but I don’t enjoy them all that often.

September Blog Carnival: Safe House: Healthy Home Improvements

September Blog Carnival: Safe House: Healthy Home Improvements
Healthy Child
Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Every month, we’ll be hosting a Carnival highlighting the ways each and every one of you are creating healthy environments for children.

Making Non-Toxic Lip Gloss is Easy, but We Need Your Help with the Rest!

Making Non-Toxic Lip Gloss is Easy, but We Need Your Help with the Rest!
Guest Blogger
Wednesday, September 01, 2010

My daughter Hazel has kindly agreed to demonstrate just how fun and simple it is to make lip gloss at home using easy-to-find natural ingredients.

Top 5 Reasons Your School Should Go PVC-Free

Top 5 Reasons Your School Should Go PVC-Free
Guest Blogger
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Children are at risk from even small exposures to PVC products. Learn the fact on why PVC is harmful and great resources to finding safer solutions.

A Sane Home: In A Plywood and Particleboard World

A Sane Home: In A Plywood and Particleboard World
Healthy Child
Monday, August 30, 2010

Safe, economical alternatives to manufactured woods like plywood, particleboard and pressure-treated wood DO exist. And they won't put your kids at risk.

Let’s Tweet About the 5 Easy Steps to Create Healthier Homes!

Let’s Tweet About the 5 Easy Steps to Create Healthier Homes!
Healthy Child
Monday, August 30, 2010

Join us each week to tweet about creating healthy environments for your children! This week: 5 Easy Steps.

Anything Gross in YOUR Beauty Products?

Anything Gross in YOUR Beauty Products?
Guest Blogger
Sunday, August 29, 2010

How aware are we of the just plain gross ingredients in our personal care products?

August Blog Carnival: Clean Air and Water Solutions

August Blog Carnival: Clean Air and Water Solutions
Healthy Child
Sunday, August 29, 2010

Here it is, your new #1 resource for discovering ways families are testing their tap, flexing their green thumbs and cleaning up water and air.

How to Make Your Own Organic Baby Food

How to Make Your Own Organic Baby Food
Healthy Child
Saturday, August 28, 2010

Making your own baby food is easy and economical. All you need is a blender or food processor (although in many cases a fork will do the trick). Some empty ice cube trays are handy for freezing small portions for future use.

Gas Appliances Can Be a Source of Unhealthy Indoor Air

Gas Appliances Can Be a Source of Unhealthy Indoor Air
Guest Blogger
Saturday, August 28, 2010

Many parents ban cigarette smoke in their homes to protect their children. They may not realize, however, that some household appliances can emit the same pollutants found in cigarette smoke.

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