Organic Food | Safe Alternatives for Baby and Child

Lead Found in Organic and Non-Organic Juices and Baby Food

Monday, June 28th, 2010 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Drinking, Feeding | No Comments »

We put a lot of trust into ORGANIC products and think they are automatically safe because they are CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Lead seems to be everywhere, including in fruit juices and ... Read more..

Start An Organic Garden With Your Child And Plant Life

Monday, April 26th, 2010 Posted in 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Bonding, Environment, Gardening, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Priceless are the memories of my 3.5 year old daughter in the garden with me.  We planted our first organic garden this year, and it is 100% trial-and-error.  In other ... Read more..

All Natural, Organic And Fun Baking Kits By Zebra Mix

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 Posted in 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Product Reviews | No Comments »

My family loves to make baked goods. I personally like to make homemade goodies, but time-wise it is not always feasible. I am not a fan of traditional boxed Brownie ... Read more..

Toxic Easter Candy and a Guide to Safer Alternatives

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 Posted in 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Allergies, Holiday Safety | No Comments »

Which do you think has the most chemicals in it: your garage or your child’s Easter basket? The answer may surprise you, because brightly colored Easter candies are often full ... Read more..

BPA-Free BEABA Babycook Makes Cooking For Baby Easier

Friday, March 19th, 2010 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, BPA-Free, Feeding, Product Reviews | No Comments »

This French-made all-in-one blender, steamer, defroster and reheater all-in-one is genius!  My little boy is 7 months young and he eats only freshly made babyfood from organic fruits, vegetables and ... Read more..

12 Things Your Child Should Avoid in 2010

Monday, January 4th, 2010 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Allergies, BPA-Free, Cleaning Naturally, Clothing, Drinking, Environment, Feeding, Fire retardants, Fluoride, GMO, Immune Boosting, Indoor air pollution, Organic cotton, PVC-free, Prenatal, Skin care, Toys | 4 Comments »

It can be overwhelming when you begin to learn about all the toxins that surround your child on a daily basis.   We truly believe that making a few small ... Read more..

Getting Kids To Eat 3 Servings Of Fruits and Veggies Daily Is Easy

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 Posted in 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Drinking, Feeding, GMO, Immune Boosting, Product Reviews | No Comments »

We are totally hooked on Amazing Grass Kidz SuperFood! Since this berry drink powder is made with organic green foods, orange, yellow, reds, blues AND purple foods (70%+ certified ... Read more..

Larry King Live Debates On The Dangers Of Eating Meat

Thursday, October 15th, 2009 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Environment, Feeding, News | No Comments »

Shortly after we posted our rave review of Food Inc., Larry King conducted a must-see debate about the safety of the meat we eat (see below). This debate included Mrs. Kowalcyk, ... Read more..

Yummi Bears Organics: Vegetarian Organic Gummy Vitamins by Hero Nutritionals

Monday, September 28th, 2009 Posted in 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Allergies, Coupon Codes, Feeding, Immune Boosting, Natural Remedies, Product Reviews | No Comments »

The first organic gummy vitamins have finally hit the stores and our kids are happy about that!  Yes, you read it correctly ORGANIC GUMMY BEAR VITAMINS.  Sounds a little bit ... Read more..

Food Inc.: E. Coli On The Rise – A Threath To Our Children

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in DVD, Drinking, Environment, Feeding, GMO, Gardening, Product Reviews, documentary | 4 Comments »

This documentary, in an impeccable way, lifts from us a deliberate vail between our food and where it comes from. There is such an important message brought to us here from ... Read more..

Eliminating Pesticides And Their Magnified Dangers In Our Children

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Autism, Breastfeeding, Daycare and Preschool, Development, Environment, Feeding, Gardening, Indoor air pollution, Prenatal | No Comments »

"No need to panic if it's organic."  A catchy phrase, yeah?  Well, we are meant to believe hype such as "we couldn't feed the world population without pesticides" and more, ... Read more..

Encourage a Greener Daycare and Preschool!

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Daycare and Preschool | 6 Comments »

We worry about exposing our kids to numerous chemicals in our homes but what about daycare and preschool? Most daycares and preschools have PVC sleeping mats, use toxic chemical cleaning products, ... Read more..

Find Out What Pesticides Are on Your Food With This Great New Tool!

Friday, June 26th, 2009 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Drinking, Environment, Feeding | 1 Comment »

We know pesticides are in the foods we eat, and in our drinking water too.  But do you know just how much, what kinds and which pesticides are the most ... Read more..

Stainless Steel Ice Cube Trays Makes Safe Frozen Baby Food: A Safe Alternative To Plastic

Thursday, June 25th, 2009 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, BPA-Free, Feeding, Product Reviews | No Comments »

Making baby food for your baby is a wonderful gift.  For a baby to receive the nourishment of whole foods, cooked from your garden or local farmer's market to ... Read more..

US Children’s Daily Intake of Steroids, Growth Hormones and Antibiotics

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Posted in 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Allergies, Drinking, Environment, Feeding | No Comments »

Our exclusive interview with Ryan Zinn, from the Organic Consumer Association, answers some important question EVERY parent should know about regarding additives in the meat and dairy products we may ... Read more..

Eating Organic Without Breaking Your Budget

Thursday, March 12th, 2009 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Feeding, News | 4 Comments »

Eating a healthy and whole diet is a sure way of investing in the long-term health and well-being of our children.  Unfortunately, economic times are tough and there are just ... Read more..

Foods Targeted For Our Kids Contain High Fructose Corn Syrup and Mercury

Sunday, February 8th, 2009 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Autism, Development, Drinking, Environment, Feeding | 1 Comment »

A little high fructose corn syrup every now and then won't kill you, right?  Well, that's what all those new television ads want us to believe.   But, a new study ... Read more..

Free of High Fructose Corn Syrup: Organic Fruit Lollipops by Yummy Earth

Sunday, February 8th, 2009 Posted in 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Allergies, Drinking, Feeding, GMO, Natural Remedies, Product Reviews, Skin care | No Comments »

My 2.5 year old loves these natural lollipops, and I was really surprised when I tried one myself.  These Yummy Earth's Organic Fruit Lollipops are delicious, not too sweet and ... Read more..

Part 1: The Truth About GMO

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 Posted in 0-1 yr, 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Allergies, Drinking, Feeding, GMO, Gardening, Natural Remedies, Petition, Toys | No Comments »

You may know that GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms, but the whole story behind this science is nothing less than SHOCKING. The video below, which digs deeply into the roots ... Read more..

Enjoy Your Eco-fabulous Party with Bambu Bamboo!

Monday, October 13th, 2008 Posted in 1-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs, 5+ yrs, Environment, Feeding, Product Reviews | No Comments »

We used these adorable bamboo disposable plates for my little girl's second birthday party. What a eco-fabulous way to party in style, along with having the convenience of ... Read more..