Monthly Archives: July 2012

Your Dryer Lint Lowers IQs!

SIMPLE TIP OF THE DAY: BE CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING DRYER LINT! Sounds crazy right? Over the top title? Maybe not! In fact flame retardants accumulate in the dryer lint in your home, and is likely the most concentrated area of … Continue reading

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Reduce Your Toxic Flame Retardant Exposure in One Swipe!

SIMPLE TIP OF THE DAY! USE A DISPOSABLE WIPE FOR ELECTRONICS! Flame retardants accumulate on and around your electronics since they are made with these chemicals. It gets in the dust on and around your TV, computer, printer…even the remote, … Continue reading

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Can’t Afford an Organic Crib Mattress? Here’s A Second Option!

SIMPLE TIP OF THE DAY: BUY A MATTRESS WRAP! Traditional mattresses are loaded with a long list of chemicals including phthalates (chemicals in plastics that make the soft and pliable) that are linked to birth defects, cancer and hormone disruption, … Continue reading

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A TRULY Natural and Basically Free Acne Treatment!

SIMPLE TIP OF THE DAY! A BANANA MAY HELP YOUR ACNE! I read about this and didn’t believe it….but it worked so I wanted to share. You have a blemish? I get them….I am one of those lucky girls who … Continue reading

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HOW TO: Get Flame Retardant Free, Nearly Non-Toxic Furniture Made on the CHEAP!!

One of the most frustrating areas in the home for avoiding toxins is your furniture! When you start doing your research about safer choices, parents realize that in order to get a truly safe couch or foam chair, you have … Continue reading

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Is That Takeout Pizza Box Making Your Kids Sick?!

SIMPLE TIP OF THE DAY: DON’T DO DELIVERY PIZZA! I am not going to get into all the chemicals in takeout pizza right now (think BPA, genetically modified rBST hormone, antibiotics, toxic preservatives, and on and on) you can get … Continue reading

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Eating Canned Foods Can Harm Your Health!

SIMPLE TIP OF THE DAY: AVOID CANNED FOODS! Nearly ALL (And I mean nearly all) canned foods contain BPA in the lining of the can. This chemical leaches into the food and wreaks havoc on your body. BPA is linked … Continue reading

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If Your Product Lathers Really Well….It’s Probably Bad For You!

SIMPLE TIP OF THE DAY: IF IT LATHERS WELL…IT’S PROBABLY BAD FOR YOU One of the hardest things to overcome when switching to safe, non-toxic products is the way they look, feel and smell. We have been trained by heavy … Continue reading

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BPA And Other Chemicals in Dental Sealants for Kids and Pregnant Women

SIMPLE TIP OF THE DAY: DON’ T GET DENTAL SEALANTS IF YOU ARE TRYING TO AVOID TOXINS While dental sealants do not contain BPA, they do have chemicals that react to saliva and create BPA. While dentists say this exposure … Continue reading

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To Reduce Toxins for Your Baby and Family: Leave Your Shoes at the Door!

SIMPLE TIP OF THE DAY: TAKE OFF YOUR SHOES! So many toxins, pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals can be reduced or eliminated in your home by taking your shoes off at the door. Use a mat as well, for people … Continue reading

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