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Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category

March 4th, 2008

Weekly Green Audit: Mr. Yuk Video

I’m not sure what’s more scary - all the toxic chemicals in home cleaning supplies, or the fact that someone in 1971 thought this would be a kid friendly commercial. Cedar, who thinks Buffy the Vampire Slayer rules, who is scared of almost nothing, looked utterly terrified when I showed this to him.
Seriously folks, there’s […]

By Jennifer -- 2 comments

February 11th, 2008

Test Your Dishes for Lead

The FDA regulates lead and cadmium levels in dishware here in the U.S. Not that the FDA catches everything; dishes have still been found in the U.S full of lead, but it’s one regulation that’s supposedly in place. Imported dishes are not under regulation.
You can test your dishes for lead with lead strips. The FDA […]

By Jennifer -- 3 comments

December 31st, 2007

New Year’s Eve Family Safety

I never post items here from other blogs of mine. However, at Pregnancy & Baby I posted this and I’ve been thinking that this post is applicable to all families and their safety this New Year’s Eve, so I thought I’d share it here as well. I’ll be back tomorrow with fresh Tree Hugging specific […]

By Jennifer -- 0 comments

November 14th, 2007

Quick News: The Worst Toys of 2007

W.A.T.C.H. just released their worst toys of 2007 list. If you are buying gifts for kids this holiday season than this list is a must read.
It’s not an all-inclusive list though. A good bet is to buck plastics and battery operated toys. Although, I know that’s not the most helpful stand-alone suggestion.
One blog that can […]

By Jennifer -- 4 comments

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