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More Than Skin Deep

by gidget go green!

Did you know that the products you put on your face and body don’t just sit on the surface? They actually sink in and get in our bloodstream. We tend to be really careful about the foods we eat, and by “we” I mean us as individuals, and also our government. We have standards, certifications [...]

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“Green This!” Book Reviews

by gidget family

The two books in Deirdre Imus’ series, Green This, are both very informative.

Vol. 1: Greening Your Cleaning
I’m going to have to buy this one to keep on hand as a reference. She categorizes by room in the house and within each room gives specific tips, products, homemade recipes, etc for cleaning various surfaces. She also [...]

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Pick Your Organics

by gidget food

If like me, you can’t always justify buying organic fruits & veggies (yikes– $7 for a half pint of organic blueberries last time I was Safeway!!), here’s a great reference. Click the link and you can download a handy little wallet-sized guide to the 12 highest & 12 lowest f’s & v’s in pesticides. I [...]

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Sunscreen

by gidget family

The Issue
To exemplify the problem with cosmetics in the U.S., I wanted to talk a bit about sunscreen. All of you moms, sun-lovers, & sensitive-skin types will agree that this is especially important.
Now, you’d think that the supposedly “#1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand” would be a safe bet. Well, that’s because we are all being mislead [...]

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