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The small sandwich stainless steel container is back in stock. It is ideal for small sandwiches ( no large bread slices!) or snack.

Below are listed 6 principles that the EPA Administrator, Lisa P. Jackson, mentioned in a speech not long ago in San Francisco.
Principle #1: Chemicals Should Be Reviewed … on Sound Science.
Principle #2: Manufacturers Should Provide EPA with the Necessary Information… that New and Existing Chemicals are Safe.
Principle #3: Risk-Management Decisions Should Take into Account Sensitive [...]

I have mine pack their own before they head off to school on their bikes. There are some rules though. They have to have it somewhat balanced – fruit is mandatory. Caesar salads are a huge hit. So, are spinach wraps stuffed with cream cheese, cole slaw or left-over BBQ chicken.
My youngest [...]

Have you noticed any really fat babies in the mall lately? I have. Infact since 1980 obesity in infants under 6 months had risen 73 percent according to a study released by the Harvard School of Public Health.
Furthermore, Japanese scientists have discovered that bisphenol A (the building block of hard, polycarbonate plastic, including [...]

If you’re like me, I’ll buy organic milk over the conventional stuff any day of the week. Even if it’s in a plastic bottle. Should I be buying cow’s milk in the first place? That’s a subject for another blog.
Anyway, make sure that the top is on tight and tip [...]

“9 Hidden Toxins Lurking in Your Food” is a must-read article for anybody that is following the health care debate that is going on in this country. A good rule of thumb seems to be if it’s advertised, don’t eat it.
I wonder if anybody has done a study on toxins and health care costs?
Also, [...]

Most recipes that I see on the web call for a stainless steel bowl to be used for heating up or mixing ingredients. An example would be this recipe for Chocolate-Peanut Butter Terrine with Sugared Peanuts. Sounds pretty good, especially for all of you chocolate lovers out there. However, it seems like [...]

According to a study done at Peperdine University, participants drank up to 24% more water with a reusable water bottle than a plastic, disposable type. Since most Americans are running around in a dehydrated state anyway, why not use a reusable water bottle and drink more water without even thinking about it. [...]

On May 8, the state of Minnesota officially banned BPA (Bisphenol A) from baby bottles and sippy cups. It is the first state to ban the chemical for products for young children and other are expected to follow suit. the ban is effective January 1, 2011. Today a Chicago City Council panel [...]

The moms over at The Green Mom Review had to move their very informative and helpful website (formerly Green Mom Finds). Their site is a wonderful place to find out about safe products.
This is their mission:
“The Green Mom Review is doing the work for you. We’re not experts on the environment but we are [...]