PVC a Substitute for Polycarbonate (BPA) in Sippy Cups – WHAT?
September 2, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Eating Gear, PVC, Safer Sippy Cups, Toxic Chemicals
My good friend Sommer of Green and Clean Mom called me this morning with news I never really expected to hear: she was staring at a sippy cup marked with a #3 recycling code (PVC). What? Wait a minute, Sommer. I think it must be a mistake. Reusable plastic food containers are very (very!) rarely [...]
PVC-free Mattress Covers
August 25, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Featured, Safer Mattresses, Shopping Guides
While searching for PVC-free mattress covers, it became apparent that most allergy relief/bed bug mattress encasements are made of polypropylene, polyethylene, or polyester, which is great news. But we also learned that you need to watch out for those that have a “membrane,” because they are usually made of vinyl or polyurethane. Because it takes [...]
Fuel Waste-free Lunch Gear is a Non-toxic Boon
August 16, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Eating Gear, Featured, Food Storage Containers, Kids Cups, Dishes and Utensils, Lunch Gear
We’re awful excited about how easy it is to go 100% reusable and waste-free with the wide array of affordable Fuel lunch gear! From sandwich boxes to insulated soup containers, Fuel products are simple for kids to use and their unique features open up a whole new world of healthy meal possibilities. We started writing [...]
Safe Munch School Lunch Eco-fundraiser
August 5, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Buzz, Eating Gear, Featured, Food Storage Containers, Kids Cups, Dishes and Utensils, Lunch Gear, Safe Drinking Straws, Shopping Guides
We’re gearing up for school and happy to announce our latest endeavor in keeping school lunches (and fundrasiers) safe and waste-free! The Safe Munch Eco-fundraiser is the brainchild of our teams of moms in response to the many requests we receive for help in choosing safe, affordable and waste-free lunch gear. There are many fundraisers [...]
Can We Have a Heart to Heart?
Keeping your family safe is our passion and we enjoy making your life a little bit easier at the same time. We don’t do this often, but we need to give you an update on things. Times are tough and the last year has taken it’s toll on our family owned and operated business. We [...]
New PVC-free Sassy Bath Toys Make Great Pool Toys
July 15, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Featured, Shopping Guides, Toys & Misc
If you’ve been following our search for PVC-free pool toys for long, you know how difficult it can be to find anything. We’ve found that Sassy’s new bath toys make great beach toys in the meantime! We’ve confirmed each of the following to be free of BPA, PVC and pthahlates (just click on each image [...]
BPA, PVC, Phthalate-free Kitchen Appliances
June 22, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Eating Gear, Featured, Shopping Guides
We finally decided to tackle blenders, mixers and mills! We’ve confirmed with each manufacture that the following kitchen appliances are free of BPA, PVC and phthalates on all food-contact surfaces: Babycook by Beaba Dex Products Baby Food Processor BabySteps Food Mill by Kidco Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Food Processors and Juicers Combi Mommy’s Food Processor [...]
BPA, PVC and Phthalate-free Hygeia EnJoye Breast Pump Review
May 14, 2010 by Becky
Filed under Breast Pumps, Featured, Product Reviews, Safer Baby Bottles
With the upcoming birth of my second child, I sent out in search of a dependable breast pump. I’ve tried several brands of pumps in the past, all of which left me frustrated and wondering if there was a pump that could meet my needs. With one the suction was too weak leaving me pumping [...]
TGI Tuesday Giveaway: Earth Mama Angel Baby Safe Skincare
March 30, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Personal Care Products, TGI Tuesday
It’s here! It’s here! We have Earth Mama Angel Baby in our hot little hands and we can’t wait to share it with you! Pure, safe EMAB products are free from toxic chemicals and have never contained Quaternium-15, 1,4-Dioxane, formaldehyde, phthalates, or any other toxic ingredients. No crazy chemicals hiding under the term “fragrance” here! [...]
TGI Tuesday Giveaway: Reusable Snack Taxi Bag
March 9, 2010 by Alicia
Filed under Eating Gear, TGI Tuesday
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, [...]













