Making a Difference, One Bottle at a Time

Recently my third grader came home from school and told me that there was a garbage dump in the middle of the Pacific Ocean that was larger than the state of Texas. I found that awfully hard to believe, I mean, we know there’s trash, but really? Is it in the ocean? Is there really that much trash? So I’ve looked into it a bit and she’s right. Apparently, there’s a spot that exists referred to as the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre...
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Going Green in the Suburbs: Baby Steps

You’ve made the commitment to TRY to go green. Congratulations! Going green is a hard decision, because it is contradictory to the great American psyche. Over the history of our country, Americans have strived to make our lives easier, more convenient and comfortable. And now, we realize we have gone too far and we are destroying the planet. Read about ways to go green...

Why Organic Cotton?

Cotton is one of the most widely known and widely used plant fibers in the world. It formed an important part of the early wealth and prosperity of America. However, one thing that many do not think about as they pick out their cotton bed sheets is how that cotton was grown and the impact that it has on the environment. Cotton, like any other factory-farmed crop is often grown using toxic fertilizers and pesticides. Read about organic cotton...

Advantages of Organic Baby Clothes

Experienced Moms know that baby’s first exploration into the big world will be by putting things into their mouths. New Moms will find this out shortly. When there is nothing else within reach, the nearest blankie or shirt sleeve will do nicely. We pay close attention to everything that goes into our baby’s mouth, right? Read about organic baby clothing...