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Archive for December, 2006

The 14 Most Evil Corporations (according to Global Exchange)

Sunday, December 24th, 2006
Posted in EcoWarrior, GMO Foods, Politics, This n That |
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These Profiteers are guilty of commiting atrocities (war crimes, torture, toxic dumping and stifling freedom of speech) against mankind in the name of Greed.Here’s the LowDown on these Prophets of Profit. Corporations carry out some of the most horrific human rights ...

Positive Self Affirmations

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006
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I just really liked these self affirmations. Affirmations For Building Self-esteem I am a valuable and important person, and I’m worthy of the respect of others. I am my own expert, and I allow others the same privilege. I express my ideas easily, and ...

Coke cans and Bisphenol A

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006
Posted in Bisphenol A - Pthalates issue, EcoWarrior, Non Toxic Living, This n That |
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To add to the Toxic Toy issue that you may have read about here, it appears now that Bisphenol A is added to Coca cola cans to prolong shelf life. As you might remember, Bisphenol A is used in baby ...

Mastitis and Natural Healing links

Tuesday, December 19th, 2006
Posted in Breastfeeding, Holistic Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth |
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Some links to natural healing and Mastitis Townsend Newsletter (Healing with Homeopathy: the Homeopathic Treatment of mastitis - excerpts from Whole Woman Homeopathy, The Comprehensive Guide to Homeopathic Treatment for PMS, Menopause, Cystitis, and Other Problems) http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_2002_June/ai_86387611 Excerpts from the Wise Woman Herbal ...

Oh Christmas Tree!

Monday, December 18th, 2006
Posted in Holidays, Non Toxic Living, Parenting, This n That |
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We're in between on what sort of tree we want to decorate. This year we went ahead and got a local tree but I've since found out that a majority of the Christmas trees available throughout the states come ...

Rescue Recess

Monday, December 18th, 2006
Posted in Parenting, This n That |
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Jan on the HP list shared this, something that I think should concern most if not all parents.  With an 8 year old in school, I've often complained of the lack of free play time I see.  I happen to ...

Cool Mom Slogan

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
Posted in Humor, This n That |
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Cleaning the house while the kids are still growing is like shoveling snow while it's still snowing!

If You Give A Mom A Muffin

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
Posted in Humor, This n That |
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If you are familiar with the story If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, you might appreciate this version. If You Give A Mom A Muffin If you give a Mom a muffin, She'll want a cup of coffee to go with it. She'll pour ...

More on the Toxic Toys Issue

Monday, December 4th, 2006
Posted in Bisphenol A - Pthalates issue, EcoWarrior, Non Toxic Living, Politics |
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From: San Francisco Chronicle (pg. A1), Nov. 19, 2006 TOXIC San Francisco prepares to ban certain chemicals in products for tots, but enforcement will be tough -- and toymakers question necessity By Jane Kay, Chronicle Environment Writer Widely used chemicals with suspected links to cancer ...

Christmas Light Hazards

Monday, December 4th, 2006
Posted in Holidays, Non Toxic Living, This n That |
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My neighbor across the street is pregnant.  She recently went to put up some Christmas Lights and noticed there was a warning on the box.  Apparently, they coat the wires of lights AND extension cords WITH LEAD?  WTF?  I don't ...