Musings and What-not

A few months ago, I did a post, on another site, similar to this one.  That post encouraged parents to think about the health of their child(ren) car seat. Tonight's post continues that thought process by encouraging the parent to further their thinking by considering the health of their car . This post stems from my recent car buying experience. I found it fascinating that a salesperson can tell me all about the engine's environmental features and gadgets, but yet they remain clueless when it comes to the safety of the interior. I'm not talking about the side safety curtain or front/side airbags. I'm talking about the fabric, the dash, etc. Lately, I've been really concerned about VOCs and their effect on my family which is why buying a new car has been more of a chore than the pleasant experience it should be. However, I'm incredibly grateful that I have assistance when it comes to selecting the healthiest car for us. HealthyCar.org is a great place for a co...

I can't take credit for this headliner. A TwitterMom left a comment for me when she visited my page, stating her curiosity about whether there was "any research on VOCs in the home and autism". Her comment made me think... even more than I already do when it comes to autism and its causes. To be honest with you, I had never really thought about VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and their connection with autism before. Sure, I've done a lot of research over the years, but I somehow missed this one. I researched the best car for my family and the best car seat for my son, so I knew I was okay in those areas. I only clean my home and launder our clothes with eco-friendly products (vinegar & water, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda , Seventh Generation , Clorox's Green Works™ , just to name a few). My family uses natural and/or organic products on our bodies ( Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap All-In-One , Alba 's lotions). I've donated 98% of my son's toys b...