Ask TSL: Safe Spray Bottles for Baby Lotions and Diaper Wash Spray

Q: I’m looking for safe empty bottles with spray tops and pump tops to use for baby lotions and diaper wash spray. Any ideas on where to buy them?
A: We recommend choosing glass spray bottles whenever they can be kept safely out of little hands.   Our favorite resource for glass bottles is SKS Bottle [...]

TGI Tuesday Giveaway: To Go Ware RePeat Bamboo Utensils

How about a little something for teens and parents this week for TGI Tuesday?  We have the perfect non-toxic and eco-friendly To Go Ware RePeat Bambo Utensil toolkit!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that keeping a set in my bag, glove compartment, lunch box or desk is the only way I don’t [...]

BPA-free Canned Food Options

We’ve talked extensively about BPA-based epoxy linings commonly used in aluminum cans, especially in regards to finding BPA-free tomatoes.  It was a difficult task because of their acidic nature, but we finally found Pomi.  Not even Eden Organics, the leader of the pack, has found a way to go BPA-free in the tomato category just [...]

BPA Exposure in Unborn Baby Girls May Cause Permanent Fertility Defects

Unborn baby girls exposed to bisphenol-a can suffer permanent uterine changes that may eventually result in cancer.  The process is thought to occur through alterations in their DNA.
The findings by researchers at Yale School of Medicine were reported in the March issue of Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB J.).   [...]

TGI Tuesday Giveaway: Reusable Snack Taxi Bag

Thank God it’s Tuesday!  We’re sharing one of our favorite food storage tools ever – the SnackTAXI.  They’re a great alternative to disposable plastic bags and cling wrap.  Their heavy duty woven nylon lining gives then a moisture barrier, adding flexibility in the foods they can hold.  They are must-have addition to your diaper bag, [...]

Endocrine-Disrupting Obesogens: An Interview with Stephen Perrine

Last week we talked about the basics of a group of endocrine-disrupting chemicals called obesogens.  The whole thing sounded pretty bleak, but I promised to bring you some good news, so here we go!
I had the opportunity to interview Steve Perrine, author of The New American Diet, Editor of Children’s Health and Editor-at-Large for Men’s [...]

Obesogens and The New American Diet

If you’ve been reading our blog for even a little while, you’ve heard terms like “hormone-mimicking” and “endocrine-disrupting” more than you probably care to admit.   And now I’m throwing another one at you.
What are obesogens and where are they found?
The term “obesogen” was recently coined in 2009 by researchers to describe the known outcomes of [...]

TGI Tuesday Giveaway: Crocodile Creek 5″ Play Ball

Crocodile Creek Playballs are an easy choice for parents struggling to find BPA and PVC-free toys.   And we’re going to make adding these adorable balls to your arsenal of fun easier in the TGI Tuesday Giveaway!
The Crocodile Creek 5″ Playball makes playground games more fun with this hard to miss ball!  With a sassy frog [...]

Are FoodSaver and Seal-a-Meal Bags Safe?

Today we’re tackling another great suggestion submitted by one of our readers:  what type of plastic are FoodSaver and Seal-a-Meal vacuum bags made from and is it safe?
We spoke with Jarden Consumer Solutions, who happens to make both products, and confirmed that all of their 5 ply vacuum bags are made from poly nylon plastic.  [...]

Can Folate Correct the Effects of BPA Exposure?

Is there anyway to counteract the effects of BPA exposure?
Over the last few years we’ve been smacked by so much information about the damage done to our endocrine systems by hormone-mimicking chemicals like BPA.  We’ve removed as many obvious sources as we can, and yet so  many are simply out of our control.  Canned foods [...]

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