May 8th, 2008
I usually buy organic produce and wash it with just water. I’m trying to stay convinced that I don’t need a special store-bought veggie wash to remove waxy residue, people handling and pesticides (for non-organic) like the makers claim. Still, I might end up reviewing one of them like Fit or Environne.
In the mean […]
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May 7th, 2008
GreenLivingBuilding.com has an interesting post up - What You Eat (or don’t eat) Helps The Environment Most. We’ve discussed this issue here before, but this post is a good read. It’s got some stats neatly laid out which are trying to prove to you that
“What you eat affects our environment more than most anything else.
…more […]
By Jennifer -- 2 comments
May 7th, 2008
So far for my special week or so feature on green feminine care products we looked at a basic cons of conventional products and a review of Natracare Tampons & Pads.
First a speech:
Now the last review brought up some concerns because I said, “A tampon is a tampon” - likely some of […]
By Jennifer -- 4 comments
May 5th, 2008
The Natracare product line includes:
Organic 100% Cotton Tampons with and without applicators - in varying absorbency.
Natural Panty Liners in 3 styles
Organic Cotton Feminine Wipes
Natural Pads with and without Wings
The eco and health perks include:
100% certified organic cotton used in products
Chemical and additive free (including chlorine free)
Biodegradable
The barrier part of the pads is made with “Bioplastic” […]
By Jennifer -- 7 comments
May 4th, 2008
This week, we’re going to take an in-depth look at greener tampon and sanitary napkin options. We’ve looked at this before when Tree Hugging Family went extreme green - but more in passing. Luckily, for you, I’ve used many of the greener feminine products out there, so I’ll post some reviews. At the end of […]
By Jennifer -- 1 comment
May 1st, 2008
A new release from HealthDay News relates that young children who live on tree lined streets, or technically in neighborhoods with plenty of trees, have lower rates of asthma than children who live among fewer trees.
In New York City, asthma is the leading reason for hospital admissions among the 15 year old and younger set. […]
By Jennifer -- 0 comments
April 15th, 2008
Most people want to have their homes painted after buying a house. I sure did, especially after tearing down the horrible elephant-print wallpaper.
I keep seeing ads for Mythic paint in art magazines, which I’m prone to wander through. So, I decided to check it out some more. Plus, their marketing group was kind enough to […]
By Peggy -- 2 comments
April 10th, 2008
It seems like people would like more homemade beauty product posts around Tree Hugging Family, which is fine by me. I love homemade beauty products. However, it does concern me a little to post more homemade products without first discussing some basic safety.
I’ve written this basic safety sheet that you can follow regarding the safety […]
By Jennifer -- 1 comment
April 6th, 2008
Olive oil is so yummy, of course you want organic olive oil. It’s even better.
I’ve noticed that organic olive oil in many stores can get pricey, but I was happy to see Whole Foods offering a 33.8 fl oz bottle of organic olive oil for only $9.99. It’s part of their 365 Organic Everyday Value. […]
By Peggy -- 8 comments
April 5th, 2008
This is a fun painting soap for kids. The one problem with it is the food coloring. There are some organic food colors available, but they won’t be as bright as if you use normal food coloring. That said, even if you use normal food coloring, this is a much healthier soap paint than the […]
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