New JAMA Study Shows Sunscreen Chemicals ARE Absorbed Systemically

As we warned nearly two years ago, scientific evidence shows that many of the active ingredients used in sunscreens penetrate the skin and end up circulating systemically throughout the body. A new study conducted by FDA scientists recently published in the Journal of the American Medial Association (JAMA) found that this is exactly what happened when this question was put to the test. Read on to find out why this is important to your health. Continue reading

3,999 Ingredients Hide Behind The Word “Fragrance”

While originally published way back in 2010, this information doesn't seem to be reaching all those that are interested. We decided to repost this info as it is hardly outdated. If anything, there is ever more research to show that this is true and problematic. In case you didn't know: 3,163 ingredients hide behind the word "fragrance". (Actually it is 3,999+ now.) Continue reading

The Cloth Diaper Laundry Soap Controversy is a Scam

The rabbit hole of cloth diapers all started when I was asked at an event if our laundry soap is safe for cloth diapers. My immediate response was that it's all natural, so there's no reason it wouldn't be safe. However I was corrected in my assumption regarding what was meant by "safe." Continue reading

A Vital Reason To Boycott Procter & Gamble – That Has Nothing To Do With Their Recent Ad

Controversy surrounding a recent Gillette ad by Procter & Gamble (P&G) has led some to initiate boycotts of Gillette and Procter & Gamble products. My goal is not to focus on assessment of their ad. Rather, I would like to redirect all this attention to a serious problem that has been created by P&G, and other consumer product manufacturers. Read on to learn how to protect yourself and your family. Continue reading

The Misadventures of Moving; and Keeping Your Sanity While Stranded on the Side of the Road

This article is bit outside of my regular posts, but a recent experience left me feeling like I need to share this for a variety of reasons. One of those reasons is to help others be more prepared than I was for circumstances out of their control. In addition, it will explain why we haven't posted much on our site recently. Continue reading

STINK! Documentary review

STINK! The Movie The Chemical Industry Doesn't Want You To SeeWe're not big on television, but every now and then we splurge with organic homemade pizza, a glass of wine, and sit down to enjoy a movie instead of a book. Last night was one of those nights. With everything geared up and almost ready for the holidays, and a huge to do list starting soon, it was a night to relax. But relax I did not. I got mad. Continue reading