Dr. Sutton is a senior scientist in the California office of the Environmental Working Group, a research and advocacy organization that strives to protect children from exposure to toxic chemicals. She is an environmental chemist and a graduate of...
Diane MacEachern is an award-winning entrepreneur, in-demand public speaker and leading green expert who was recently named one of America’s EcoHeroes by Glamour magazine.
She founded Big Green Purse to inspire women to use their consumer clout...
Kimberly Button is the creator of Get Green Be Well, and is a green living enthusiast, journalist and founder of greenWell, an eco-wellness consulting company in Orlando, FL.
I was honored to take part in the recent Health 2.0 conference. In the video you'll meet one of the regular members of our community. Interestingly, I had no idea what she looked like until seeing her onscreen even though we've chatted many times...
Willie Nelson, while accepting another large check from Horizon President Mike Ferry, expressed heartfelt gratitude and urged the crowd at the 25th Farm Aid concert to appreciate Horizon Organic’s many years of strong support for this important...
Modern kids tend to spend much less time outdoors than kids did a few generations ago – and that change could make a particularly big difference in the winter months, with today’s kids often not making the amount of vitamin D they need for optimum...
While in Las Vegas for the ABC Kids Convention we had an opportunity to talk with Dao Vu of KTNV about three important things parents can do to keep their kids safe from toxins. This one was especially fun for me because MsGreene joined me on camera...
Every time you choose a food, you are choosing part of the future – the future of your body, your community, our land, our water, and our air. You might be choosing a future that’s better, that’s worse, or that strengthens the status quo. While...
So I’ve been thinking about extended breastfeeding.
I think about a lot of things, about earthquakes and cat poop and grass stains and strawberries dipped in chocolate. So you might as well just pop the state of my boobs on the list, right? There...
At the end of every summer, most parents buy back-to-school supplies. It’s a ritual – and more and more parents are greening the process by asking how to pick the safest - and greenest - options.
To make that job a little easier, Environmental...
I enjoy the unique smells associated with fall – the brisk air, the smell of apples and apple cider, pumpkin pies baking, and, of couse, maybe a candy apple or two. However, anyone that knows me knows that I DESPISE the artificial nasty smell of...
Trick or treaters roam the streets for just one thing – Candy! But, let’s face it – candy only lasts for a very short time, and many parents end up confiscating the goods once the kids get back home, anyway. So why not hand out something that will...
It’s always the same problem – you carve a jack o’lantern and you’re stuck with all of this gooey orange mess from the inside. What to do with it??
Throwing away the insides of a pumpkin is much like tossing a bunch of vitamins in the trash. Pumpkin...
Got a real pumpkin on your list of things to buy this season? Most people do, whether to carve as a jack o’ lantern or simply to add a Fall touch to their indoor or outdoor decor.
Pumpkins are everywhere, from grocery stores to home improvement...
Sure, recycling is good. But upcycling is better. It’s not enough to use a product once and recycle it. It’s so much better to use it again and again before heading to the recycling or compost heap. Whether you’re a crafter or just enjoy unique...
As parents, we consider many factors when selecting a childcare situation for our children – among them cost, convenience, philosophy, hours and the ratio of caregivers to kids. But how many of us give a thought to environmental health? We should,...
Whether your child eats the school lunch or your own hand-packed version, there’s a chance she might not be getting enough fruits and veggies. U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics show that American adults and teens are chronic under-eaters...
Yesterday, I wrote about a recent Environmental Working Group study of school cleaners and indoor air pollution that revealed how many toxic pollutants are emitted into classroom air by traditional cleaning supplies.
Your toddlers and preschoolers love a trip to the park, and our Playtime in the Park Tote lets you take the fun with you. Protect delicate skin (even on cloudy days!) with our favorite Episencial Sunny Sunscreen. Your little one will dig the fun...
This eco-friendly jute baby bag holds everything you need to keep your baby green on the go.
Our super comfy, chlorine-free Seventh Generation diapers come with wipes, and we’ve also included Episencial Nurturing Balm to soothe diaper rash and...
He who pays the piper picks the tune. Because women spend $.85 of every dollar, women have tremendous power to green their homes and the planet -- if they are focused.
I often hear three reasons why women don't shop green:
It's too expensive! Big...
Join Nationally-renowned author and pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene for this exclusive presentation, question/answer and book-signing.
The first 150 moms to RSVP will receive at the event a copy of Dr. Greene's Raising Baby Green or Feeding Baby Greene...
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Get answers to your questions from a medical expert and father of four
Meet other pregnant women and new moms
Come alone or bring your little one
Enjoy some afternoon snacks
Participate in a drawing for Dr. Greene’s books...
When a toddler or preschooler is still using a bottle to go to sleep, this choice has become a deeply ingrained habit. Weaning her from the bottle will require either finding an effective substitute, or using tremendous force to break the patterns. Click here for Dr. Greene’s tips for weaning a child from a bedtime bottle.
