By Tiffany Washko •
January 20, 2009
Moms everywhere have slowly begun to see how easy and planet friendly it is to use cloth diapers. I have been using cloth diapers on my children since 2004, and I am still delighted to see new brands and diapering innovations. Some of us cloth diapering moms are almost like kids in a candy store choosing the cutest print designs, the most luxurious organic velour inners, and alternating colored snaps. There is even a big market for used cloth diapers. Who knew diapering could be this much fun?!
There is now even more fun in store since one of the biggest and most respected cloth diaper brands, bumGenius has just teamed up with another big favorite, BabyLegs! My youngest son is a fan of both products and has worn them since he was an infant.
By Tiffany Washko •
January 17, 2009
Many homeowners love do-it-yourself home projects, but are the products we use such as paint and wallpaper, non-toxic and safe? We all want our homes to be free of cancer-causing toxins, especially when it comes to the decor we choose. Not only is it important for adults, it is critical to use sustainable and green products around any area where children and pets play. Do we really want to decorate a nursery room or a recreation room with potentially toxic substances? I think not. But, how do you choose the right kind of non-toxic paint and wallpaper?
Fortunately we can now buy paints that low in or free of VOCs, or volatile organic compounds. This is so important because the paints that do contain VOCs still release toxins years after they have dried. One hasty decision at the home improvement store can have very long lasting effects. Non-toxic paints have significantly less odor that can spark allergic reactions, headaches and, nausea. Make sure you are buying paint that is low on the VOCs or free of VOCs entirely. Do this by reading the labels or asking your paint retailer. I have used C2 LoVo myself with wonderful results. The paint fume smell was non-existent. I was a very happy, green customer.
