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December 21st, 2010
 8 comments by Lillian Cannon I was raised in a family for whom food was very important. We are all adventurous eaters – for example, I started eating sushi when I was three, and the first sushi restaurant opened in Pittsburgh. There are almost no foods my husband and I don’t like, so it was . . . → Read More: One Family’s Adventure with Child-Led Solids October 7th, 2010
Leave a comment Dressing up and celebrating Halloween can be fun – especially for kids. It’s easy to make it a healthy holiday for your family and the environment. Just follow these simple steps to green your Halloween routine: 1. Pick play makeup carefully. Many children like to wear colorful cosmetics as part of their costumes. . . . → Read More: Environmental Working Group – Tips to Green your Halloween June 29th, 2010
2 comments By Beth Egan Children are more vulnerable to sun damage than adults. The best sunscreen is a hat and shirt. After that, protect kids with a sunscreen that’s effective and safe. The Environmental Working Group suggests taking these special precautions with infants and children: Infants Infants under 6 months should be kept out . . . → Read More: Sun Safety for Little Ones June 11th, 2010
4 comments By Beth Egan Skin’s needs differ from season to season. Moisture levels in the air vary, and being hot usually leads to perspiration- not a concern on chilly winter days- but certainly a concern when it comes to keeping pores clear. Following are a few tips to ensure that summer leaves you with . . . → Read More: Summertime Skincare Tips for Busy Moms June 1st, 2010
2 comments Along the lines of my recent posts on pesticides and food and our lawns, I thought you might be interested in this year-long study which will be featured on CNN this week. Tune in and come back here to comment on what you thought of the program! Wednesday and Thursday, June . . . → Read More: CNN’s Toxic America May 20th, 2010
2 comments My post on Sunday about pesticides in our food got me to thinking….now that the weather is warmer, my family is going out for more walks – which is great for our health! Being outdoors makes everyone feel great and can warm any foul mood. Plus the sunshine and fresh air are good . . . → Read More: A Summer Walk May 16th, 2010
9 comments A good friend of mine, and frequent contributor to this blog, Beth Egan, sent me information yesterday about which foods contain high levels of pesticides and which don’t. I found this list astounding because some of our favorite foods were on the “avoid” list. My son eats a TON of strawberries and grapes . . . → Read More: Is Our Food Safe? |
        
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