tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:36:23 +0000Do you really need an Organic Wool Mattress for baby? What is organic wool anyway? This site finds and posts the reports and products to help you excel at being, The Educated Consumer.http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)Blogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-4603667302021538632Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:40:00 +00002009-08-25T19:52:46.586-04:00immunizationantigenaluminumvaccineadjuvantsI thought this site, National Network for Immunization Information, was interesting. They give a good and simple description of how vaccines, aluminum (adjuvants) and antigens work in the body together to create immunity.They do mention a French study I have sited on this blog but also discount it. As of 2009, the French group have three studies all supporting the same theory that the aluminum http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/s37ftmOIvPY/immunization-information.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/s37ftmOIvPY" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/08/immunization-information.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-4568917563552818141Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:28:00 +00002009-07-10T23:08:21.655-04:00AsthmaincreaseElmwood VillageratesplazaCity of Buffalopeace bridgeAllentown14222Truck traffic is linked to Asthma. Though, there are many reasons that a child can develop asthma, the most important being parents who smoke, truck traffic is a leading cause of the disease. Truck traffic in urban areas threaten the health of our children and the family's quality of life. Children with health issues are more likely to miss school due to illness and parents are more likely to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/s-0ahQ344sc/truck-traffic-and-asthma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/s-0ahQ344sc" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/07/truck-traffic-and-asthma.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-6224670627827219223Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:39:00 +00002009-06-19T00:25:03.718-04:00songsco-sleeping.attachment parentingbooksToddler bedWarning ! Practicing Attachment Parenting techniques may lead to affectionate independent child, be fore warned.It was one of those days. It started this afternoon when my child was making a Lego tower. She would stack a few blocks then step back, place both her hands on her hips tilted slightly back, pause staring like an artist trying to get the image perfect, then utter, "Mmm No". The blocks, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/qGHLudI2q54/warnning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/qGHLudI2q54" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/06/warnning.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-2328947387336783891Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:57:00 +00002009-07-16T23:45:27.565-04:00vendorshoe shineSan fransiscoHe sleeps in a cardboard box but started a shoe shine business. Check out this story. Unfortunately San Francisco is making it as hard a possible for the man to stay in business but he stays optimistic. They want him to pay them $500 for a permit to be a vendor. This was the man's whole savings which he planned on using for the first months rent on an apartment. But instead the city prefers he http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/RtK5Qti1T9I/begger-turns-his-life-around-and-starts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/RtK5Qti1T9I" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/06/begger-turns-his-life-around-and-starts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-3602206731399670427Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:55:00 +00002009-06-03T13:40:11.129-04:00grasswildOlmsteadDelaware ParknaturenativehealtholmstedscienceflowersbiodiversityIn my case this would be Delaware Park and I gravitate towards the play grounds, wooded hills and valleys and the meadow. I have been going to the park to both play with my toddler and as a place to enjoy nature. I love city life, the parks are part of this. They are also a great way to let you and your child enjoy ecology and earth science. Topics can include plant and animal life science, life http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/tx0hUK2vX5s/enjoy-your-park-part-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/tx0hUK2vX5s" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/06/enjoy-your-park-part-one.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-4806206342907887856Sun, 31 May 2009 18:41:00 +00002009-07-16T23:46:47.642-04:00detergentreuseableRecycleconsignmentcleaningstoreproductsnaturalorganiceco firendlygreenWhether the economy is up or down a person should be proud to find Green ways of living at a good price. Here are some simple things a person, at little cost, can do and be proud of.Recycle, Reduce, Reuse Yes your recycle bin is the place to begin. Make sure it is full each week and walk it to the curb with pride. In our case our toddler likes to drag it out with giggles while exclaiming http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/laDyJmfWx8s/staying-green-on-budget.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/laDyJmfWx8s" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/05/staying-green-on-budget.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-4832586876649204647Sun, 31 May 2009 18:35:00 +00002009-05-31T14:39:43.298-04:00giftbooksYoureinspiredcheapkidspresentbirthdayhandmadecheepMamarootsbudgetChildchildrenSeems as though the cost of everything is on the rise. Many of us are trying to think of ways to tighten up household spending without losing certain standards of living such as affording healthy foods, good books and still putting away savings for retirement. See post here.I think birthdays are another way to save. The below presents are all under $20 and some less then $10. I think these http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/rMn8pz9YdrE/great-birthday-gifts-for-20-or-less.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/rMn8pz9YdrE" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/05/great-birthday-gifts-for-20-or-less.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-4378520864742683989Sun, 24 May 2009 02:28:00 +00002009-05-23T22:35:32.750-04:00butterfly houseWaterurban gardeningbutterfly shelterbutterfly native food plantsbutterfliesButterflies - There are many kinds of butterflies but these are two that fly close to the ground where little children can find them. The hard part is not chasing them but in stead, waiting for their wings to open and snapping a photo.The Karner Blue, (Lycaeides melissa samuelis), is a small, blue butterfly which is endangered "because of its restrictive habitat that has been dwindling due to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/2Bmh02MaOHg/uber-urban-wildlife-butterflies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/2Bmh02MaOHg" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/05/uber-urban-wildlife-butterflies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-214855876418399224Fri, 22 May 2009 02:29:00 +00002009-05-22T23:10:59.870-04:00Pierce OlmstedNYBuffaloElmwoodOld bookscommunityDr. Elizabeth OlmstedI did not know Dr. Pierce (Ross) Olmsted ," a pioneer for women in medicine". She graduated from the University of Buffalo's school of medicine in 1939 and "invented the diffraction lens used in the treatment of crossed and lazy eyes. The doctor was also one the the area's first female pilots, serving as a lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol in the early 1940's."I first heard about her a few http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/w6E_k6dQLng/dr-elizabeth-pierce-olmstead.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/w6E_k6dQLng" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/05/dr-elizabeth-pierce-olmstead.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-5620348184763974857Sat, 16 May 2009 13:15:00 +00002009-05-16T09:23:10.156-04:00cheapplaykitchenhandhandmadecheepwoodensolid woodmade in U.S.AI was gawking at all the great items on www.etsy.com again. I come across this solid pine kitchenette while searching under the word "Waldorf". It is for about half the cost of other handmade, solid wood kitchens and thought I would share the good news. Check it out Herehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/85rACauoy2U/solid-pine-kitchenette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/85rACauoy2U" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/05/solid-pine-kitchenette.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-8943710746973283125Wed, 13 May 2009 23:18:00 +00002009-05-13T19:42:35.369-04:002 years oldstagetoddlerI often catch myself admiring my child. I watched each day as she made the transition from being a baby person to being a little person. She has always been independent and social. But I think she realized cause and effect. This tied in with the occasional impulsiveness desire, intense dedication to her friends and dollie, and determination to be self sufficient has caused me to fall even more inhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/9DspsLLiBUo/age-two-dont-hold-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/9DspsLLiBUo" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/05/age-two-dont-hold-back.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-6173979103453272186Tue, 12 May 2009 16:19:00 +00002009-05-12T12:56:07.169-04:00medical careRandy Pausch messagepositivecancerI posted this video over a year ago. I though this video was worth posting again.I think for many times people now, times may be a bit hard. But no matter what we need to be reminded sometimes that...well...This is the last lecture given by Randy Pausch.See his last lecturehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/wrMr9bTczJk/mans-last-message.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/wrMr9bTczJk" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/05/mans-last-message.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-4726161035971417397Sat, 09 May 2009 18:50:00 +00002009-06-20T11:19:50.794-04:00urban gardenstipsfamilycitynaturalgardensfoodFood from gardens is something near to my heart. For a few reasons. One my great grandmother, Lillian Finn, went to college and became a nutritionist when she was 35. Second I split my time between the East Side of Buffalo where I was born and my home which was the old Singer's Orchard in the South Towns. We raised apples, cherries, pears, plums not to mention the the 16 garden beds and a 40 by http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/77Z6I1yG1Tk/food-memories-gardens-and-families.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/77Z6I1yG1Tk" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/05/food-memories-gardens-and-families.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-7688961595534106297Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:14:00 +00002009-05-03T21:03:37.114-04:00backyardnaturalanimalsnestinghawkpigeonkidsratshomes. pesticideshabitatcooperpestsplantschildrenFrom our third floor window my toddler and I watched a very healthy cardinal feed its large baby. There is a lot of wild life to be observed in a city. Attracting particular animals to a city yard is not that hard.Here are some animals that may be in your east cost back yard.Birds: Cardinals, Blue Jays, House Finch, Yellow Finch, Sparrow, Starling, Robin, Swallows, Turkeys, Warblers, Red Tail http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/ZiVgzVtkuK8/uber-urban-wild-life-take-look.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/ZiVgzVtkuK8" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/04/uber-urban-wild-life-take-look.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-1297678372203127959Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:47:00 +00002009-04-28T13:53:07.754-04:00Puget soundchesapeakepugetdisruptorWatertesticlefishcontaminatedPCBbayendocrinetestesWhy are males developing eggs in their testes?Intersex, endocrine disruptor, thyroid glands, eggs found in testicles, fishing, rivers, lakes, soaps, deodorants, farm run off, lawn care....These are a few components that are part of the web of problems causing male animals to develop female eggs in their testicles and female like behavior. Some females exposed to these chemicals are producing malehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/Y8ECTxHOojw/why-are-males-developing-eggs-in-their.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/Y8ECTxHOojw" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/04/why-are-males-developing-eggs-in-their.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-5939289936374805558Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:45:00 +00002009-04-12T16:27:15.917-04:00healthy foodcommunity suportedfood budgetorganic food budgetfarm shareLike most people I have been thinking about the economy, incomes and budgets. Both my husband and I work on contract; he as a mobile computer programmer and I as a research and developer. Which means we do not get paid weekly, biweekly or even monthly. We get paid when we sign contracts only. We get contracts when someone (or a company) needs to hire someone, like one of us, to do a job. If they http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/tJzOgqxFsa8/budget-saving-money.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/tJzOgqxFsa8" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/03/budget-saving-money.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-7988919938356097872Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:12:00 +00002009-03-18T18:51:10.455-04:00Buffaloarttheaterbestcomparecitygood place to livebest schoolsBuffalo is like a niche product. It fills a gap that is missing in the United States. It can not be summed up in few words but I found out after traveling to cities from the likes of Shanghai, Tokyo, Milan, San Fransisco and Toronto, that finding a city that is so satisfying to live in are far and few.Some words I can used to describe Buffalo, NY are; human, theater lover, music lover, festival http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/AK_cVmmLN-c/buffalo-niche.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/AK_cVmmLN-c" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/03/buffalo-niche.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-3566774958108810044Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:59:00 +00002009-03-18T16:06:29.558-04:00shortageosteopathicchoosingmedical carephysiciannaturopathicdocotrhealthChinese MedicinemedicalI have been reading about the shortage of doctors in the United States. I started thinking about this subject when I was trying to find an obstetrician, then pediatrician and then again with a family doctor...still looking for the later. I would also like to point out that there is a shortage of Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN). In addition to the Medical Doctor (MD) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/T32atqNXcyQ/doctor-shortage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/T32atqNXcyQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/03/doctor-shortage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-7841322682307962650Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:31:00 +00002009-08-16T22:27:30.954-04:00WaterinfantbathingdrowingChildagebathing alonealoneThis question caught my attention, "When can my child bathe alone?" Many caregivers asked this question because the cleaning of the child often lasted only 5 minutes and the play time last another 30. Many caregivers often want to attend to other "chores" while the child plays.The first thing I will mentioned is that, the Consumer Federation of America and 8 other group petitioned, in 2000, to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/fMchkQQpRhA/i-only-turn-away-for-minute.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/fMchkQQpRhA" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/03/i-only-turn-away-for-minute.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-5511366593941298931Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:55:00 +00002009-02-23T19:43:54.666-05:00studynon vaccinatedvaccinenot vaccinatedstudiesvaccinatedThis is a list of studies that looked at Vaccinated vs. Non-Vaccinated Children and Teens. Some of these studies are from the US others from the England, Europe or New Zealand, but all were performed by Universities. A few studies re-check old studies. They have mixed results.Something to think about when reading the following studies. In the US side effects are monitored in the following way:"http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/eQwCrZm5B0I/vaccinated-vs-non-vaccinated-studies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/eQwCrZm5B0I" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/02/vaccinated-vs-non-vaccinated-studies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-1427240181449570602Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:13:00 +00002009-02-19T17:36:06.961-05:00bacteriafermentedstudynon fermentedresearchunfermentedblood pressureSoyA friend asked me about consuming a lot of soy and all the controversy about it. I pulled the following studies. I think based on these studies that soy is like any other healthy food. For instance, Vit -D is good for you right? Eat too much and you die. It is simple. Though, most healthy foods do not kill you. You would not fair well if you ate the same thing day in and day out.Human's are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/8Nyw0e0Vibc/soy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/8Nyw0e0Vibc" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/02/soy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-5773470489260679334Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:03:00 +00002009-02-06T19:14:28.931-05:00studyimmune systemimmune responsealuminumvaccinesYet again, Aluminum in vaccines is linked to an "aberrant immune response". This makes a lot of seance since Aluminum is added to vaccine to aide the immune response to the vaccine, the theory that this leads to overloading of the human immune system causing disorders is not a surprise. This study just came out this month Feb, 2009. This is the thrid study on the suject of Aluminum by this group http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/3hTsgSV8Fc8/aluminum-in-vaccine-study-ii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/3hTsgSV8Fc8" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/02/aluminum-in-vaccine-study-ii.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-7699677839750674380Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:56:00 +00002009-02-06T18:21:32.197-05:00Nerve DamageHep AaluminumvaccineHep BMy biggest complaint is that, though I appreciate the great things that vaccines have done for so many people, I do not think that it should be at the expense of those sensitive to the side effects of vaccines, vaccine overloading and the additives in vaccines. I sometimes think that there is a "thinning of the heard" effect when children who are sensitive to vaccines become damaged and unable tohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/vyVHf2M0_aY/aluminum-in-vaccine-study.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/vyVHf2M0_aY" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/02/aluminum-in-vaccine-study.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-3770772679204479678Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:50:00 +00002009-01-12T09:06:15.494-05:00recycledsustainabletoteshandbagdesignchiceco firendlyI can not believe all the recycled materials that are being used and turned into fabulous Eco Chic totes, grocery bags and yes, handbags. I never was a handbag person. When I finally gave up my backpack at 28 years old, I went to a messenger bag. Even if you do not use handbags you need to check out this site because it is an inspiration. For me, as a consumer, it has set a new standard that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/7fhACnnYabk/everything-is-reusable.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/7fhACnnYabk" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/01/everything-is-reusable.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-6653485180229273394Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:16:00 +00002009-01-07T00:20:57.672-05:00studyresearchaluminumvaccinetoxicitystudiesWould you volunteer your child for an injection of Aluminum into their muscle tissue? Would you want Aluminum in their blood stream? There has been very little research into Aluminum toxicity. Here are the few I know of.PEDIATRICS Magazine (Vol. 97, 1996, pp. 413-416)"In 1996, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a position paper on Aluminum Toxicity in Infants and Childrenhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~3/OjfVI7utmrI/aluminum-injections.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tara - Working Parent)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/EcoChicParents/~4/OjfVI7utmrI" height="1" width="1"/>http://ecoparents.blogspot.com/2009/01/aluminum-injections.html