Katy At Non-ToxicKids.net | The Mountains of Vermont

www.sustainlane.com:/feeds/user/A4MNBTB9122NIR1H4ZXXNHPDYC9O 2009-11-22T02:48:07Z http://www.sustainlane.com/rev/1/favicon.ico http://www.sustainlane.com/rev/1/img/v2/header/logo_233px.gif Copyright ©, 2004-2009 SustainableCircles Corp. All rights reserved. Katy At Non-ToxicKids.net | The Mountains of Vermont Katy can be found at Non-Toxic Kids sharing helpful information about how to raise kids as naturally and as possible. She is a teacher, freelance writer, and mama from the mountains of Vermont. Katy At Non-ToxicKids.net http://www.sustainlane.com/members/A4MNBTB9122NIR1H4ZXXNHPDYC9O www.sustainlane.com:l/USK7JYBMCUW98XCSUPQ8CI1QVO3A 2009-10-19T10:02:07Z Green Halloween Costumes for Busy Parents on a Budget

I must admit I get consumer google eyes around Halloween time.
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www.sustainlane.com:l/ICNXJAAPISAQ9HTVIIZNDW1PXTOI 2009-10-12T10:42:40Z No Detergent Needed: Try Eco Nuts

I was kindly sent a sample of Eco-Nuts, and they really are ingenious and simple.
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www.sustainlane.com:l/IC2M9RN7NVAQ9HTVKUHCPX3WXTOI 2009-10-05T11:23:04Z The Evironmental Working Group: How to Limit Radiation Exposure from Cell Phones

The Environmental Working Group weighs in with many helpful tools for concerned parents.
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www.sustainlane.com:l/YSV7TBMWTFY2SBV7SFCZSLNCHWOR 2009-09-29T13:41:48Z How Toxic is Your Stuff? (purses, toys, back to school gear, carseats, cars and pet gear)

Sure, you've monitored the toys for recalls and toxic contents, but what about your handbag? Does it have that shiny fake leather feel (read:PVC). And I've written about toxins in carseats on this site before, but it is hard to keep track of what the best options are.
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www.sustainlane.com:l/3JDKHIC8TD78PYFBXLANF1IMXVUA 2009-09-22T10:32:57Z Swine Flu Protection in One Shot (for adults)

Surprising news from the New York Times today. Clinical trials of the H1N1 vaccine are showing protection at just one dose for adults.
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www.sustainlane.com:l/USADBROI8IW98XCS2SANY73UVO3A 2009-09-14T09:06:30Z E-Cloth (Cleaning without Chemicals, or even Green Cleaners--just water!)

I must admit I was a bit skeptical when I received my samples from E-Cloth. I mean, a cloth to clean my scrungy shower? Maybe these were for people who clean regularly, which I do not.
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www.sustainlane.com:l/V77TRS7WPDHWORHAVAZPOFIIWBRN 2009-09-07T11:45:09Z Swine Flu Prevention Tips

I was very interested when I saw an email outlining these tips for Swine Flu prevention.
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www.sustainlane.com:l/3J7DMYF7OM78PYFBF8OSN914XVUA 2009-08-31T11:46:05Z NPR: Swine Flu Hits Minorities Hardest

NPR reports that more Hispanic and African Americans are at a greater risk of contracting the Swine Flu and being hospitalized for it.
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www.sustainlane.com:l/QU84SIHIUUD9JZA4ZXTAAHQZKNIR 2009-08-24T11:41:52Z Connecticut Bans Non-Medical Ultra-sounds (utilizing the precautionary principle)

They've been busy in Connecticut (but not with passing a budget)! First BPA, and now unnecessary ultra-sounds. Finally, it seems as if the state were adopting the precautionary principle on a few important issues.
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www.sustainlane.com:l/MDIODX9V23T78J73H38XJ7YANAQI 2009-08-17T11:04:15Z TV Watching Causes High Blood Pressure in Children (Yet Another Reason to Limit TV!)

As if you needed another reason to limit your child's intake of television, here one is.
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