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How to Talk Green Without Being Obnoxious

January 23, 2008 at 12:01AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

First - love, love, love the book. I am writing because in my quest to become more organic and healthy, I can't help but want to pass this info on to others. How do you do it without driving people crazy?? My husband and roommate (I'm in my last semester of college - a "returning" student - Interior Design) roll their eyes, poke fun, or get plain annoyed at me bringing up something regarding the book, or the Daily Green, or whatever I've recently discovered about everything we talk about. But I can literally say something about almost everything we discuss! We talked about buying a house, dinner, where to go eat, etc. Plus I e-mailed some info. to some friends with kids to make sure they're not using toxic bottles!! I'm sure in time I'll become a "go-to" person regarding all of this, but did you guys run into any of these problems? ...

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tags: going green, organic, society

Feeding Baby Organic (Even Vegan) on the Road

December 26, 2007 at 6:06AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

We’ve been getting some thought-provoking e-mails lately. Sometimes we pick the questions to turn them into posts, and sometimes we just write back and forth with our readers. I recently got the following e-mail about traveling with kids while still trying to maintain an organic diet. I immediately responded. When I got an e-mail back, I felt this was definitely a topic to open up to a broader audience. ...

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tags: vegetarian, vegan, food, mother, organic, baby, meals, breast feeding

How to Define, Then Find, Healthy Mattresses

December 12, 2007 at 10:49AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

Make It Organic, and Flame-Retardant. Oh, And Cheap!

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tags: boric acid, organic, baby, mattress, parent, flame retardant, pbde

Many Toxic Toys Still for Sale This Holiday

December 5, 2007 at 12:01AM By Deirdre Dolan | comment

A new report exposes deeper problems. Learn how to avoid toxic toys.

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tags: children, parenting, organic, cpsc, lead, health, recall, baby, pregnancy, toys, toxic, ask an organic mom, pvc, phthalates, dolan, cadmium

Finding Organic Food from Local Farms - Even in Winter

November 28, 2007 at 10:43AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

A new company offers a winter share to CSA members.

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tags: food, organic, local, farm, winter, csa

The Proof is In: Organic is More Nutritious

November 2, 2007 at 3:56PM By Deirdre Dolan | comment

Studies in Britain justify the extra pennies spent for organic milk.

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tags: food, organic, motherhood, milk, babies, parents

The Best Green Baby Resources on the Web

October 10, 2007 at 12:00AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

Six great sites to help you and your baby go green.

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tags: alternatives, organic, non-toxic, nontoxic, baby, web, ask an organic mom, resources, sites

Before Cleaning Up After Baby, Rethink "Clean"

August 27, 2007 at 12:00AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

Use nontoxic alternative cleaners — and elbow grease.

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tags: organic, non-toxic, mom, nontoxic, baby, alternative, cleansers, cleaners, non toxic

Pregnant? Breast Feeding? Best Avoid Nail Polish

July 13, 2007 at 12:00AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

If you must, go formaldehyde, toluene and DBP-free. (Otherwise, it's all in there.)

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tags: alternatives, organic, manicure, nail polish, toxic, ask an organic mom, pedicure

Breast Is Best, But What's Next?

June 20, 2007 at 12:00AM By Deirdre Dolan | comment

Choosing organic formula you can trust.

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tags: organic, nutrition, breast feeding, organic baby formula, baby food

From Organic Bananas To Non-Toxic Nail Polish

June 5, 2007 at 12:00AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

Finding The Most Nontoxic Products For You and Your Baby

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tags: organic, non-toxic, nail polish, ask an organic mom, organic food, bananas

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