tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66086228388356331932024-03-13T23:57:13.179-04:00Eco Chic ParentsDo you really need an Organic Wool Mattress for baby? What is organic wool anyway?
This site finds and posts the reports and products to help you excel at being, The Educated Consumer.Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-46036673020215386322009-08-25T19:40:00.005-04:002011-11-10T16:36:39.294-05:00Immunization InformationI thought this site, National Network for Immunization Information, was interesting. They give a good and simple description of how vaccines, aluminum (adjuvants) and antigens work in the body together to create immunity.Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-45689175635528181412009-07-10T22:28:00.009-04:002011-02-26T00:24:09.013-05:00Truck Traffic and AsthmaTruck traffic is linked to Asthma. Though, there are many reasons that a child can develop asthma, the most important being parents who smoke, truck traffic is a leading cause of the disease. Truck traffic in urban areas threaten the health of our children and the family's quality of life. Children with health issues are more likely to miss school due to illness and parents are more likely to Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-62246706278272192232009-06-18T23:39:00.009-04:002011-02-24T11:05:39.083-05:00Warnning !Warning ! Practicing Attachment Parenting techniques may lead to affectionate independent child, be fore warned.It was one of those days. It started this afternoon when my child was making a Lego tower. She would stack a few blocks then step back, place both her hands on her hips tilted slightly back, pause staring like an artist trying to get the image perfect, then utter, "Mmm No". The blocks, Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-23289473873367838912009-06-05T12:57:00.005-04:002009-07-16T23:45:27.565-04:00A Homeless Man Turns His Life Around and Starts a BusinessHe sleeps in a cardboard box but started a shoe shine business. Check out this story. Unfortunately San Francisco is making it as hard a possible for the man to stay in business but he stays optimistic. They want him to pay them $500 for a permit to be a vendor. This was the man's whole savings which he planned on using for the first months rent on an apartment. But instead the city prefers he Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-4565922091669699692009-06-03T20:53:00.003-04:002011-02-26T00:25:53.390-05:00Pesticide Ban - CanadaWhy must Canada be so progressive? I heart Ontario. They rock !"Ontario's cosmetic pesticide ban took effect last week. Homeowners can still buy pesticides to control wasps, mosquitoes, fleas on pets, house pests or plants that are poisonous to the touch like poison ivy. But Ontario's ban outlaws the cosmetic use of about 250 products on lawns, parks, gardens and schoolyards."For the full Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-36022067313996704272009-06-03T12:55:00.010-04:002009-06-03T13:40:11.129-04:00Enjoy Your Park ! - Part OneIn my case this would be Delaware Park and I gravitate towards the play grounds, wooded hills and valleys and the meadow. I have been going to the park to both play with my toddler and as a place to enjoy nature. I love city life, the parks are part of this. They are also a great way to let you and your child enjoy ecology and earth science. Topics can include plant and animal life science, life Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-48062063429078878562009-05-31T14:41:00.009-04:002009-07-16T23:46:47.642-04:00Staying Green on a BudgetWhether the economy is up or down a person should be proud to find Green ways of living at a good price. Here are some simple things a person, at little cost, can do and be proud of.Recycle, Reduce, Reuse Yes your recycle bin is the place to begin. Make sure it is full each week and walk it to the curb with pride. In our case our toddler likes to drag it out with giggles while exclaiming Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-48325868766492046472009-05-31T14:35:00.003-04:002009-05-31T14:39:43.298-04:00Great Birthday Gifts for $20 or LessSeems as though the cost of everything is on the rise. Many of us are trying to think of ways to tighten up household spending without losing certain standards of living such as affording healthy foods, good books and still putting away savings for retirement. See post here.I think birthdays are another way to save. The below presents are all under $20 and some less then $10. I think these Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-43785208647426839892009-05-23T22:28:00.005-04:002009-05-23T22:35:32.750-04:00Uber Urban Wildlife - ButterfliesButterflies - There are many kinds of butterflies but these are two that fly close to the ground where little children can find them. The hard part is not chasing them but in stead, waiting for their wings to open and snapping a photo.The Karner Blue, (Lycaeides melissa samuelis), is a small, blue butterfly which is endangered "because of its restrictive habitat that has been dwindling due to Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-2148558764183992242009-05-21T22:29:00.007-04:002009-05-22T23:10:59.870-04:00Dr. Elizabeth Pierce OlmsteadI did not know Dr. Pierce (Ross) Olmsted ," a pioneer for women in medicine". She graduated from the University of Buffalo's school of medicine in 1939 and "invented the diffraction lens used in the treatment of crossed and lazy eyes. The doctor was also one the the area's first female pilots, serving as a lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol in the early 1940's."I first heard about her a few Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-56203481847639748572009-05-16T09:15:00.005-04:002009-05-16T09:23:10.156-04:00Solid Pine KitchenetteI was gawking at all the great items on www.etsy.com again. I come across this solid pine kitchenette while searching under the word "Waldorf". It is for about half the cost of other handmade, solid wood kitchens and thought I would share the good news. Check it out HereTara Mancinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13500516025998893586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-89437107469732831252009-05-13T19:18:00.004-04:002009-05-13T19:42:35.369-04:00Age Two - Don't Hold BackI often catch myself admiring my child. I watched each day as she made the transition from being a baby person to being a little person. She has always been independent and social. But I think she realized cause and effect. This tied in with the occasional impulsiveness desire, intense dedication to her friends and dollie, and determination to be self sufficient has caused me to fall even more inTara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-61739791034532721862009-05-12T12:19:00.003-04:002009-05-12T12:56:07.169-04:00A Man's Last MessageI posted this video over a year ago. I though this video was worth posting again.I think for many times people now, times may be a bit hard. But no matter what we need to be reminded sometimes that...well...This is the last lecture given by Randy Pausch.See his last lectureTara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-47261610359714173972009-05-09T14:50:00.014-04:002009-06-20T11:19:50.794-04:00Food, Memories, Gardens and FamiliesFood from gardens is something near to my heart. For a few reasons. One my great grandmother, Lillian Finn, went to college and became a nutritionist when she was 35. Second I split my time between the East Side of Buffalo where I was born and my home which was the old Singer's Orchard in the South Towns. We raised apples, cherries, pears, plums not to mention the the 16 garden beds and a 40 by Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-76889615955341062972009-04-28T12:14:00.025-04:002009-05-03T21:03:37.114-04:00Uber Urban Wild Life - Take a LookFrom our third floor window my toddler and I watched a very healthy cardinal feed its large baby. There is a lot of wild life to be observed in a city. Attracting particular animals to a city yard is not that hard.Here are some animals that may be in your east cost back yard.Birds: Cardinals, Blue Jays, House Finch, Yellow Finch, Sparrow, Starling, Robin, Swallows, Turkeys, Warblers, Red Tail Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-12976783722031279592009-04-21T21:47:00.013-04:002009-04-28T13:53:07.754-04:00Why are males developing eggs in their testes?Why are males developing eggs in their testes?Intersex, endocrine disruptor, thyroid glands, eggs found in testicles, fishing, rivers, lakes, soaps, deodorants, farm run off, lawn care....These are a few components that are part of the web of problems causing male animals to develop female eggs in their testicles and female like behavior. Some females exposed to these chemicals are producing maleTara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-59392899363748055582009-03-27T21:45:00.006-04:002009-04-12T16:27:15.917-04:00Budget - Saving MoneyLike most people I have been thinking about the economy, incomes and budgets. Both my husband and I work on contract; he as a mobile computer programmer and I as a research and developer. Which means we do not get paid weekly, biweekly or even monthly. We get paid when we sign contracts only. We get contracts when someone (or a company) needs to hire someone, like one of us, to do a job. If they Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-79889199383560978722009-03-18T16:12:00.008-04:002009-03-18T18:51:10.455-04:00Buffalo - A NicheBuffalo is like a niche product. It fills a gap that is missing in the United States. It can not be summed up in few words but I found out after traveling to cities from the likes of Shanghai, Tokyo, Milan, San Fransisco and Toronto, that finding a city that is so satisfying to live in are far and few.Some words I can used to describe Buffalo, NY are; human, theater lover, music lover, festival Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-35667749581088100442009-03-18T12:59:00.010-04:002009-03-18T16:06:29.558-04:00Doctor Shortage and Types of DoctorsI have been reading about the shortage of doctors in the United States. I started thinking about this subject when I was trying to find an obstetrician, then pediatrician and then again with a family doctor...still looking for the later. I would also like to point out that there is a shortage of Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN). In addition to the Medical Doctor (MD) Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-78413226823079626502009-03-04T17:31:00.012-05:002009-08-16T22:27:30.954-04:00"I only turned away for a minute"This question caught my attention, "When can my child bathe alone?" Many caregivers asked this question because the cleaning of the child often lasted only 5 minutes and the play time last another 30. Many caregivers often want to attend to other "chores" while the child plays.The first thing I will mentioned is that, the Consumer Federation of America and 8 other group petitioned, in 2000, to Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-14272401814495706022009-02-18T21:13:00.022-05:002009-02-19T17:36:06.961-05:00SoyA friend asked me about consuming a lot of soy and all the controversy about it. I pulled the following studies. I think based on these studies that soy is like any other healthy food. For instance, Vit -D is good for you right? Eat too much and you die. It is simple. Though, most healthy foods do not kill you. You would not fair well if you ate the same thing day in and day out.Human's are Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-37707726792044796782009-01-12T08:50:00.004-05:002009-01-12T09:06:15.494-05:00Everything is ReusableI can not believe all the recycled materials that are being used and turned into fabulous Eco Chic totes, grocery bags and yes, handbags. I never was a handbag person. When I finally gave up my backpack at 28 years old, I went to a messenger bag. Even if you do not use handbags you need to check out this site because it is an inspiration. For me, as a consumer, it has set a new standard that Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-66534851802292733942009-01-06T23:16:00.007-05:002011-11-10T16:40:12.783-05:00Vaccines - Aluminum Injections StudiesThere has been very little research into Aluminum toxicity. Here are the few I know of.PEDIATRICS Magazine (Vol. 97, 1996, pp. 413-416)"In 1996, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a position paper on Aluminum Toxicity in Infants and Children which stated in the first paragraph, “Aluminum is now being implicated as interfering with a variety of cellular and Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-82896003975212688452009-01-02T15:30:00.004-05:002009-01-02T16:27:45.844-05:00Water ContaminantsMany of us have bought or plan to buy a water filtration system. A few things to educate yourself on before buying are as followed.1. All systems are not created equal; Distillation, carbon filter, reverse osmosis, ionization and a combination there of, all produce different levels of clean water.2. Many municipal water systems have up-dated their systems and are much more effective and Tara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6608622838835633193.post-44565965795555997272008-12-18T14:51:00.008-05:002008-12-18T15:58:31.094-05:00Mercury AlertI really do think that children, if no one else, should be exempt from corporate profiteering and denial. I know my average reader understands how dangerous toxins like mercury are. My readers are the type of people that go out of their way to provide a safe & health environment for their own or other children. Sometimes I think it is some sort of game, survival of the fittest, the goal beingTara - Working Parenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301783662198646570noreply@blogger.com0