Author: Cindy Young

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Shopping Guide: Non-Toxic Bedding for Babies & Kids

by Cindy Young, in category Green Baby, Shopping Guides

When I was pregnant and shopping for baby gear, I gave the most attention to where my babies would sleep. After all, babies spend more time asleep than awake. Safety was my primary consideration – not just whether they would be physically safe and not roll out of bed or get their head stuck between the crib bars, but also whether they would safe from harmful toxins. Children develop at a rapid pace and their bodies are not always efficient at resisting or excreting contaminants. In other words, all of those toxins in the environment have a big impact on your growing child. So, I chose bedding and mattresses constructed from organic, all-natural materials.

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Shopping Guide: Natural Stretch Mark Treatments

by Cindy Young, in category Natural Pregnancy, Shopping Guides

Pregnant bellies are beautiful, glowing signs of new life. They are also itchy, tight and susceptible to stretch marks and saggy skin post-childbirth. The use of pregnant belly balms, oils and creams can help keep your skin supple and hydrated. While they won’t stop stretch marks completely, these products can help with the itchiness and tightness. Below is a list of belly balms and creams that are made with natural and organic ingredients. And they are formulated specifically for pregnant women.

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How to Have a Toxin-Free Halloween

by Cindy Young, in category Green Holidays

Halloween is one of those holidays (like so many others) that results in a significant amount of waste. Even worse, dangerous toxins can be found in everything from the costumes and decorations to the candy and treats. Sure those gummy rats and candy eyeballs are really cool to look at but they are inevitably made in China and chock full of artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.