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Chemicals and Children

October 26, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 1 Comment

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Seventh Generation recently hosted a evening with Dr. Greene (love him) and the Environmental Working Group (love, love, love them) in Boston to talk about chemicals and our children. Talk about an important discussion. I sure wish I could have been there. No worries, I can watch the full WebCast and get the low down [...]

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BPA FREE Giveaway from The Soft Landing

October 25, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 165 Comments

Giveaway has ended! Congrats to comment number 42! The BPA and plastic issue…it’s too much. The information is right in front of our faces and we still have a ruling from the FDA backing it, despite the flawed reports. The Smart Mama just wrote a post all about the FDA and whether science and the [...]

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What’s For Dinner?

October 24, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 5 Comments

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While I enjoy cooking, I must admit that I find it hard to come up with a healthy, locally grown, appetizing dinner every night. The pressure! And add to that three kids who have different tastes, a super healthy husband, and me working too… So what is a girl to do?? I have some tried [...]

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Green Moms Meet Up at Blogher D.C.

October 20, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 7 Comments

Pictured from Left to Right: The Green Parent, Green Phone Booth, The Smart Mama, Green and Clean Mom, Foodie Tot, Organic Mania, Min Sook Lee Blogher D.C. was an amazing experience and I’m still digesting and processing everything. It was a whirlwind experience that began by flying into the beautiful Regan airport, blurry eyed and [...]

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Flip Video Review

October 19, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 3 Comments

Flippin’ awesome. Can I have a two-word review and end it at that? I’m not sure what else to say other then, go buy one because it really is worth it. The power of the Internet and social media marketing is truly incredible. Ask and you shall receive. I tweeted about wanting to add video [...]

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Child Safety: Beyond BPA and Toxins

October 7, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 2 Comments

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All parents want their children to be safe. Isn’t this why we try to buy organic or the best products for our children? Hold their hand when they cross the street, use a car seat, safety plug covers and baby gates? My children and their safety motivated me to start Green and Clean Mom, to [...]

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Green Celebrations and Holidays

October 6, 2008 By greenandcleanmom 2 Comments

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I’m proud to announce the new Green Moms Carnival has been published. I’m even more proud to blog with these women and participate in the carnival. Women joining together to help spread the message about going green. It’s inspiring. This months carnival is hosted over at Green Bean Dreams and you won’t be disappointed, that [...]

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