“First Stew” Lentil Baby Food Recipe
This lentil stew recipe for babies is just perfect for introducing more protein to your baby food, plus a few ingredients that will help get him ready to share in grownup foods. And it was super tasty!
Europe, Asia trounce U.S. in Eco-Certification
There’s a widespread demand for green products, accompanied by a demand for clear eco-certification information and eco-labeling. Why aren’t U.S. policymakers moving to provide a trustworthy national eco-certification system for consumers?
Comparing Natural Skin Care Brands (Skin Care Preservatives, Part 2)
More and more companies are producing natural skin care products. What do natural brands use to preserve their beauty products? I surveyed major brands to get a comparison of the preservatives used.
Why DIY is all about Empowerment.
The greatest strength of Capitalism, according to economists, is its ability to self-correct. There is no lumbering government control mechanism dictating what should or should not be produced in a given year. It’s all determined by the people. And the people, to put it succinctly, know what they want. Those who fawn over capitalism’s genius [...]
Beauty and Personal Care Ingredients To Avoid
Well-researched ingredient lists are now available in the realm of personal and skin care products. If you’re looking for a clean cut list that matches the ingredient list on labels, I’ve included here a list of the best links on ingredients to avoid, as well as some relevant product lists.
A Review of the Halo Sleep Sack: On the Thin Side
It’s spring now and the organic Halo Sleep Sack we’re using now fits the bill. The biggest thing the Halo brand has going for it is that it’s an affordable option for those who want to go organic, a noble choice given the wide use of pesticides in producing cotton. Here’s the problem with the Halo Sleep Sack: it’s not much of a blanket.