Petition to Ban Triclosan Getting Some Attention

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While many have raised concerns to the EPA and FDA about triclosan, their concerns have primarily been ignored.

Recipes for Healthy Kids Challenge Deadline Coming Up

Recipes for Healthy Kids Challenge

The deadline to submit recipes to the Recipes for Healthy Kids Challenge is coming up on Dec 30.

Take Back the Tap with a Foldable Bottle

Vapur water bottles in orange

Last month, I reviewed the Vapur foldable water bottle, and while I thought it was a cool idea, I couldn’t really see myself using it all the time. Consider my mind changed. A Water Bottle You Can’t Forget My husband and I traveled to Florida last week to see family. We flew into Fort Lauderdale [...]

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Passes House for the Third Time; Goes to President Obama to Become Law

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Once again the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act passed the House of Representatives. That makes three times through the House and twice through the Senate. Now it goes to President Obama’s desk for signing into law.

Kids May Not Necessarily Want Sugary Cereals, Suggests Study

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A British study showed that kids can be satisfied with lower sugar cereals, provided they are offered a choice in cereals and other options such as fruit and fruit juice.

Garden Planning: Design an Herb Garden

Herb garden

If you want to start a garden next spring but are worried about the time and labor investment, an herb garden is an excellent, easy-to-manage substitute. Here are some tips to start planning your herb garden.

8 Tips for a Green Holiday Party

A glass of white wine

This is the most party packed time of the year! Lots of food, drinking and tons of waste going on. So however you choose to celebrate, do your best to be nice to the earth while you’re at it! Here are just a few tips to help you green your holiday celebrations!

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