Organic berry picking without pesticides!!

Last Saturday my daughter and some of her friends went to pick strawberries at Golden Earthworm Organic Farm, although I think she ate more than she picked. Since strawberries are on EWG's dirty dozen list, I knew we had to find an organic farm. Ordinary strawberries contain high levels of pesticides so if you plan to go picking berries this month, look for an organic farm. We picked strawberries to make homemade jam and some to freeze and use for smoothies. Strawberries contain antioxidants and Vitamin C. They are oh so tasty when they are fresh from the field and a great treat for the kids!

Stainless Steel Ice Cube Tray may be a safer option

After seeing a friend's stainless steel ice cube tray I decided this was something that needed to be added to my non-toxic kitchen. They are BPA free, aluminum free and free of plastic. The grips are made of silicone so your fingers don't freeze. This reminded me of a tray from the 50's that our grand-parents or great-grandparents may have had. I suspect the older metal trays may have been made of aluminum which now should be avoided. There are concerns by some that stainless leaches out lead and cadmium while cooking. Since the water is freezing I don't feel there should be cause for concern. Stainless is a better option than silicone or plastic by far. I found mine on http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Silicone-Comfort-Grips/dp/B007279MR6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370027106&sr=8-2&keywords=stainless+ice+cube+tray

Sambazon Organic Juices...yum! And a Giveaway!

We were so excited to try the Organic Sambazon Juices. They are also gluten free, Non-GMO certified, vegan and Fair Trade! All of those wonderful designations on a product are hard to come by these days. Never having tried Acai juice we were not sure what the taste would be like. The Acai Original flavor tasted like a mild blackberry juice. The Blueberry Pomegranate tasted like a mixed berry. They also have an array of other flavors that can be found at http://www.sambazon.com https://www.facebook.com/sambazon I would have liked to try the other flavors but since I am allergic to soy...I could not. These Sambazon juices are a great treat or for a snack when sugar levels are running low. My husband is actually mixing the Blueberry Pomegranate in with goat yogurt for homemade popsicles. Acai berries have many antioxidant properties and are known as a "superfood". If you are watching your sugar levels, use caution because there are 24 grams of sugar in the Original Acai flavor. Thanks Mom's Meet for connecting me to the Sambazon sampling!#momsmeet www.greenmomsmeet.com Look for the Sambazon juices and smoothies in your local market! The first reader to respond to this blog post will win 3 free product vouchers plus a wooden bowl and spoon valued at $45. Open to US residents only. Disclaimer: I received this product for free from the sponsor of the Moms Meet program, May Media Group LLC, who received it directly from the manufacturer. As a Moms Meet Blogger, I agreed to use this product and post my opinion on my blog. My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of May Media Group LLC or the manufacturer of the product.

Organic Spring Clothes for Tots!

Organic clothes are hard to find for toddlers in stores other than Hanna Anderson. When I came across organic cotton t-shirts, leggings and shorts at H & M I had to stock up! With multiple wardrobe changes throughout the day because of water spills, dirt from outside or a "I don't want to wear this anymore" I always need to have extra clean clothes. The benefits of organic cotton are great. The cotton is grown without the use of pesticides which means it is safer when it touches your child's skin and good for the environment! Organic cotton may also help if your child has allergies or chemical sensitivities to conventionally grown cotton. Hanna Anderson also has Oeko-tex certified clothing which is tested for harmful chemicals. With all of the health problems children now face, better safe than sorry. Click the ad above to the current sale at Hanna Anderson! Have fun shopping for spring deals!

Have a Green Lawn the Healthy Way!

It is that time of year when everyone wants to plant flowers and make their yard green. Be sure to do it the healthy way so you do not endanger your children, pets and the environment. Jonathan Green has some great Organic Products. You can also use Corn Meal Fertilizer which is safer. According to the Dirt Doctor...he now uses Zeolite. Read more from The Dirt Doctor on how to care for your lawn. There is also Eartheasy to buy products online. You can ask your local nursery for their non-toxic products. Do your research. I like the book "The Organic Lawn Care Manual" by Paul Tukey.
I also just came across a website called Beyond Pesticides. They are the National Coalition for Pesticide-Free Lawns which is a non-profit organization trying to end pesticide use. Ordinary pesticides have been linked to cancer and other health disorders. Before you think you are going out to that home improvement store to buy all the big brands like Scotts, Roundup..owned by Monsanto, please re-think your gardening routine. This spring is the time to Green your lawn and garden naturally without chemicals that harm you and the environment. If golf courses are starting to go "Green" naturally without chemicals, so can you.

Juicing for babies!

My husband and I have been juicing for years. Our 3 year old loves our tasty juices as well. A few weeks ago our now 8 month old baby had her first taste. I mixed a small amount of the juice with her oatmeal to make a creamy treat full of nutrients from organic vegetables. Our standard juice usually includes organic kale, beets or beet greens, celery, and apple. All organic of course. She really loved the taste and now we will be juicing for all!!

New Bamboobies are great for nursing moms!!

In an effort never to buy or use disposable nursing pads I purchased organic cotton reusable pads. They work great most of the time unless it has been hours since you nursed; then you tend to leak through them. Sometimes they leak overnight as well. I just came to accept this was one of those things you just have to get used to with nursing and trying to keep garbage out of the landfill! Well say no more to that with my new favorite nursing pad...Bamboobies!!! They are made primarily from eco-friendly bamboo which grows very quickly. They also contain organic cotton and hemp! What keeps them from leaking is the polyester with polyurethane waterproofing. From what I have read online it is considered safe. I am not a fan of polyester but if you don't want an embarrassing leak...these do the trick to prevent it. I have to say they are a little more expensive than the organic cotton but much much more comfortable when they get wet. They are also thinner and less noticeable under shirts. Bamboobies come in assorted colors as well. I only wish I had found these sooner!! I think using a combo of organic cotton pads at home and Bamboobies when I'm out will be the perfect eco-friendly combination while I am nursing!