tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71071233144728660842024-02-20T19:25:41.608-08:00Green ChickadeeGreen Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-50749241517589479332010-05-27T16:27:00.001-07:002010-05-27T17:14:34.127-07:00Friday Focus - Miessence Mother & Baby Range<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzrTG4VW0tZk2Ul0A1G4cdTXFc2gVM60s1ju6rIBsxbHa43X3x-RFTVf-N-ZflapBytDkUfLH13eDjmFrYDJDhaRVb5rV-CdQQPfPrAtG1AlnX9A45V83X2aFqncyN0khkzLbtwCcXNkg/s1600/baby+range.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzrTG4VW0tZk2Ul0A1G4cdTXFc2gVM60s1ju6rIBsxbHa43X3x-RFTVf-N-ZflapBytDkUfLH13eDjmFrYDJDhaRVb5rV-CdQQPfPrAtG1AlnX9A45V83X2aFqncyN0khkzLbtwCcXNkg/s320/baby+range.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5476095768837293458" border="0" /></a>Despite their claims of being pure and gentle for baby, many supermarket brands of baby care products have been found to contain the chemicals 1,4-dioxane and/or formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is created when other chemicals in the product break down over time, while 1,4-dioxane is formed when foaming agents are combined with ethylene oxide or similar petrochemicals.<br /><br />These baby shampoos, lotions and powders also commonly contain phthalates that have been linked with possible reproductive problems. There is a strong correlation between phthalate exposure and early onset of puberty in girls. Phthalates are used as a fragrance stabiliser and are often not listed on labels.A recent study, found phthalates in elevated levels in the urine of babies who’d been recently shampooed, powdered or lotioned with baby products.<br /><br />Another common ingredient is parabens. These are a group of synthetic preservatives. Possible side effects - allergic reactions, endocrine disruption: contact dermatitis and a possible increase in the risk of breast cancer.<br /><br />Propylene glycol often found in skin care products has been found to cause skin rash, deafness, kidney damage and liver problems in scientific and animal studies. This chemical damages cell membranes, leading to rashes, dry skin and surface damage of the skin. One researcher advises caution when propylene glycol is used on the skin, even in the laboratory. Another study warns that animals and humans are both at risk when taking medicines containing propylene glycol.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Miessence Mother and Baby Products are contain certified organic ingredients and are totally free from synthetics, allergens, perfumes and essential oils.<br /><br /></span>Below is a list of ingredients in a popular supermarket brand of baby lotion. They make you feel good about buying the product because it contains Aloe Vera and vitamin E. These are only a small part of the overall ingredients.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Water, Propylene Glycol, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Polysorbate 61, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Bees Wax, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Aloe Vera Extract, Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate)</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span id="j_id_jsp_1899728527_297"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Compare this with the ingredients in Miessence Baby Lotion</span>:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">certified organic aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, certified organic calendula officinalis flower extract, certified organic cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit oil, certified organic matricaria recutita (chamomile) flower extract, certified organic vanilla planifolia CO2 extract, non-gmo lecithin, certified organic althea officinalis (marshmallow) root extract, sclerotium rolfsii gum, aqua, certified organic rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, certified organic butyrospermum parkii (shea) fruit butter, certified organic ethanol (sugar cane alcohol), citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) fruit extract</span></span><br /><br />Have a look <a href="http://greenchickadee.com.au/category_23/Baby-Skin-Care.htm">here</a> for products that contain ingredients that you can actually pronounce and you know are safe for use on the skin of your precious baby. <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /><br />20% off until Midnight 03/06/10.<br /></span>Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-18831396333487925762010-05-20T17:38:00.000-07:002010-05-20T18:02:23.136-07:00Friday Focus - EnviroClean Fruit and Vege Wash<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3FsZwaXGyJikEiSK099sJfGaV2fRu74cDk-CfeIQtGGr4EbPXQpR0o8SAv8JuBQlIYduAali8HHBG70OIcoATi52SepNDK-54javEA74MVnPTa5PsV0G4PE_54TUjqUO24TOJGWS-QQ/s1600/fruit_veg.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF3FsZwaXGyJikEiSK099sJfGaV2fRu74cDk-CfeIQtGGr4EbPXQpR0o8SAv8JuBQlIYduAali8HHBG70OIcoATi52SepNDK-54javEA74MVnPTa5PsV0G4PE_54TUjqUO24TOJGWS-QQ/s320/fruit_veg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473521514847334850" border="0" /></a><br />We all know that eating fresh fruit and vegetables is good for us but what else are we eating?<br /><br />The fruit that you are eating may also contain pesticides, herbicides, animal manure, wax to make the fruit/veg look better in the shop etc.<br /><br />EnviroClean Fruit and Vege Wash removes wax, pesticides, gases, herbicides, chemicals, animal soiling and dirt from the surface of fruit and vegetables. Recommended for both organic and conventional fruit and vegetables. Also keeps fruit and vegetables in peak condition<br /><br />Highly concentrated - only 2-3 drops needed to half a sink of water.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The very first product Dr. Ivy Bullen recommends to cancer patients (GP in Western Australia)</span><br /><br />Available to buy <a href="http://greenchickadee.com.au/item_121/Kitchen--EnviroClean-Fruit-and-Vege-Wash-500ml.htm">here</a><br /><br />Of course, buying organic fruit and vegetables is best, this is not always possible both from a point of view of availability in your area and cost factors. Some fruit and vegetables have been found to contain more residual of pesticides than others. If you can only afford to buy some organic produce, which are the best to buy organic and which are not so bad? A list of 49 fruits and vegetables from best to worst, can be found <a href="http://www.foodnews.org/fulllist.php">here</a>. Keep in mind this is a US list so when they mention domestic and imported, they are referring to the US marketplace.<br /><br />You can also download a shoppers guide to the 'Dirty Dozen' and 'Clean 15' <a href="http://www.foodnews.org/walletguide.php">here</a><br /><br />Use EnviroClean Fruit and Vege Wash to reduce exposure to pesticides, herbicides and other nasties on the outside of your produce and prolong the life of your fruit and vegetables.Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-14658103382978977802010-05-06T19:12:00.000-07:002010-05-06T19:15:22.551-07:00Friday Focus - Just Cloths Microfibre cloths<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNT1LB59hk_LaapAZ7k0V2zwMLR-5ikCG-RGbiNCrfAOePzslbHUmebgy4y8o31M-FyxBL_Oc7QYRkrlSqmfQnYUyrq8JZIKbnmCymAYLKfsXIU5IhOzQALAy086a16yqhNcAxiyFcjJs/s1600/just+cloths.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNT1LB59hk_LaapAZ7k0V2zwMLR-5ikCG-RGbiNCrfAOePzslbHUmebgy4y8o31M-FyxBL_Oc7QYRkrlSqmfQnYUyrq8JZIKbnmCymAYLKfsXIU5IhOzQALAy086a16yqhNcAxiyFcjJs/s320/just+cloths.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468345728916876498" border="0" /></a><br /></div><h1 style="font-family: arial; text-align: left; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Chemical products leave surfaces with residues that actually attract dirt, contribute to the growth of bacteria & are harmful to the environment & our families. JUST CLOTHS Ultra Microfibre Cloths are a SPLIT fibre, which when the fibres are split, this creates capillary action which draws dirt, grease, bacteria, dust & allergens deep into the cloth. </span></h1><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><h1 style="font-family: arial; text-align: left; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:85%;">JUST CLOTHS are made of 80% Polyester & 20% Polyamide giving you a product that will last and has great water absorbency. The cloth is a Tricot weave, which gives a vast surface area which allows you to clean for longer without the need to rinse.</span></h1><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><h1 style="font-family: arial; text-align: left; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:85%;">JUST think about how cleaning with these Ultra Microfibres will help you reduce your carbon footprint and save you time, money, your & your families health and the environment.</span></h1><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><h1 style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Never worry again about inhalation, absorption or ingestion of dangerous chemicals. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">Make cleaning CLEAN for you and the environment.</span></span></h1>Available <a href="http://greenchickadee.com.au/category_49/Microfibre-Cleaning-Cloths.htm">here</a>Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-81978344700366903632010-04-27T20:50:00.000-07:002010-05-13T18:48:13.037-07:00Friday Focus - Enviro Wash Ball<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfjJvLO5MWIvwVmIbPqmGWZq1Eh1cOT_2NKAAxnH-INVzQb54mkf5TKTKfcuZD99K5MJzbEy5zvYNMufoNYV-AyHj_abBNLo8e5qJSKLoFmcDQJPf01hc_CCWiELF2qym1JcoaXscjZfE/s1600/prod_washball.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfjJvLO5MWIvwVmIbPqmGWZq1Eh1cOT_2NKAAxnH-INVzQb54mkf5TKTKfcuZD99K5MJzbEy5zvYNMufoNYV-AyHj_abBNLo8e5qJSKLoFmcDQJPf01hc_CCWiELF2qym1JcoaXscjZfE/s320/prod_washball.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470936109679112818" border="0" /></a><br /><h2><br /></h2><h2><span style="font-size:85%;">Saves money and energy</span></h2> <ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">lasts for 1,000 washes or up to 3 years</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">only 5 cents per wash</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">no more need for expensive laundry soaps and fabric softeners</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">uses less water and electricity (no rinse cycle needed for regular loads)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">less wear and tear on washing machine and pipes (no corrosion; reduces scale, rust and lime build up)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">clothes last longer (no residue left on fabric; no fading; no breakdown<br />of fabric)</span></li></ul> <h2><span style="font-size:85%;">Saves time</span></h2> <ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">laundry finishes faster</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">no more measuring, pouring, cleaning messy spills</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">no more travel time to buy detergents and softeners</span></li></ul> <h2><span style="font-size:85%;">Other benefits</span></h2> <ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;">environmentally safe</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">does not pollute grey water (great for gardens in times of drought)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">does not contaminate soil or our waterways</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;">safe for sensitive skin and skin complaints such as eczema and psoriasis (no residues like enzymes left on washing)</span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Until midnight 20/05/10 - purchase a wash ball and get a stainstick FREE!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Purchase at <a href="http://greenchickadee.com.au/item_116/Enviro-Washball.htm">www.greenchickadee.com.au</a></span><br /></span>Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-59253007790782693362010-04-22T19:45:00.000-07:002010-04-22T19:55:57.452-07:00Friday Focus - Miessence Nourishing Hand Cream<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NAY3DDnpRdibTYtaOUMlEl6x7IyWwITgwXaFb7CUqAHGI9WqS-YpsTl1uYtH84cu5HZL-xfdEmlfGCMkhDYfp4hZFVr6rtPu-l6frhNSABBo_qug_7pvOSSPmPvESji3mAb9Ophyphenhyphenbx0/s1600/nhc.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NAY3DDnpRdibTYtaOUMlEl6x7IyWwITgwXaFb7CUqAHGI9WqS-YpsTl1uYtH84cu5HZL-xfdEmlfGCMkhDYfp4hZFVr6rtPu-l6frhNSABBo_qug_7pvOSSPmPvESji3mAb9Ophyphenhyphenbx0/s320/nhc.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463160377322330514" border="0" /></a><br />An ultra-rich and nourishing cream for dry, chapped hands with antioxidants that help protect the hands from environmental stress.<br />Divinely perfumed with organic rose essential oil<br />Ultra rich for dry chapped hands<br />Organic shea butter to keep hands soft and smooth<br />Organic shea butter and phospholipids keep the hands soft, supple and smooth.<br />Helps to refine the texture of the hands and brings moisture to the skin.<br />Absorbs quickly without leaving the skin greasy.<br />Perfumed with divine organic rose essential oil.<br /><br />Pure and traditional, the elegant rose aroma adds decadence to a daily ritual. Presented in a handy 40 ml tube to carry in your handbag, for your office and anywhere you may go.<br /><br />Ingredients<br />Organic aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice,<br />organic butyrospermum parkii (shea) fruit butter,<br />aqua (purified water), organic sugar-cane ethanol,<br />non-gmo lecithin, sclerotium rolfsii gum, aroma<br />(organic essential oils), organic olea europaea<br />(olive) juice extract, geraniol*, citronellol*, citral*<br />(*components of organic essential oils).<br /><br />To purchase click <a href="http://chickadee.mionegroup.com/">here</a><br /><br />For your <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">FREE SAMPLE</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">- send your postal address to sales@greenchickadee.com.au</span>Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-85287910333368564452010-02-21T15:35:00.000-08:002010-02-21T15:38:56.050-08:00Product Review - Ambrosia Essence Skin Perfector<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://edgecast.onegrp.com/static/10013/images/products/large/11703.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 246px;" src="http://edgecast.onegrp.com/static/10013/images/products/large/11703.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >This month we would like to introduce you to the incredible properties of <strong>Ambrosia Essence Skin Perfector.<br /></strong></span><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" >Ambrosia Essence Skin Perfector is an extremely potent combination of eight highly effective herbal and flower extracts to soothe, tone and renew the skin. It's an <em>ultra </em>rejuvenation treatment. Use daily as a super-intense nourishing booster prior to moisturising; use nightly after cleansing to revive and restore the complexion and promote cellular renewal, and renew the youth-fullness in the skin.<br />Simply pump a few drops of the oil onto your fingertips and massage into the skin until completely absorbed.<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><strong>Ingredients: </strong><br /><strong>Organic Tamanu Nut Oil </strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;">(calophyllum inophyllum) </span></em><br />Tamanu oil possesses the unique capacity to promote cicatrisation thereby improving the appearance of wounds and healthy skin alike. It is used widely in the Pacific islands as a sacred medicine, and is applied liberally to cuts, scrapes, burns, scars, psoriasis, sunburn, dry or scaly skin, and eczema.<br /><strong><br />Organic Rosehip Seed Oil </strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;">(rosa rubiginosa) </span></em><br />Rosehip seed oil is used to reduce the appearance of scars and facial lines, and prevents the signs of premature aging.<br /><strong><br />Organic Helichrysum Flower Oil </strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;">(Helichrysum italicum) </span></em><br />Helichrysum oil is used to improve the appearance of scars, acne, dermatitis, stretch marks, boils, and abscesses.<br /><strong><br />Organic Neroli Flower Oil </strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;">(citrus aurantium ssp amara) </span></em><br />Neroli oil can help with the appearance of scar tissue and stretch marks, and also prevents the signs of premature aging.<br /><strong><br />Organic Patchouli Leaf Oil </strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;">(pogostemon cablin) </span></em><br />The pure essential oil of Patchouli leaves is used to improve the appearance of dry, mature or wrinkled skin. It is useful for inflamed skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema and acne.<br /><strong><br />Organic Calendula CO <span style="font-size:78%;">2 </span>Flower Extract </strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;">(calendula officinalis) </span></em><br />Calendula is an excellent anti-inflammatory and is very useful for eczema, dermatitis and irritated skin.<br /><strong><br />Carrot CO <span style="font-size:78%;">2 </span>Seed Extract </strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;">(daucus carota) </span></em><br />Carrot seed oil is excellent for improving the appearance of wrinkled, sun damaged and mature skin. Using carrot seed oil will improve tone and elasticity to the skin, creating a firmer, fresher appearance.<br /><strong><br />Organic Rosemary CO <span style="font-size:78%;">2 </span>Leaf Extract </strong><em><span style="font-family:Times New Roman,Times,serif;">(rosmarinus officinalis) </span></em><br />Rosemary is a powerful antioxidant, preventing damage by free radicals. Rosemary is renowned as a rejuvenating tonic and is said to prevent the signs of premature aging.<br /></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;" ><a href="http://chickadee.mionegroup.com/en/product/11703"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">BUY NOW</span></a><br /></span></p><!-- oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo -->Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-26970110043055374052009-12-17T18:31:00.000-08:002009-12-17T19:03:47.307-08:00Re-using your Grey Water<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4ec2XEKHpJ1z6lgmom88pRR-R4khNXEfsCcjGNojSGlnM-SGPhg22RYOy9gSVSrUVuLx-SCmDdL6_GkT7Ku8REW1Ul3Hs9hYvkJs3vrsq80cjpCy1kUm40fbEM4VoUCofPfN-bvh0ac/s1600-h/hughie_sink_silver.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4ec2XEKHpJ1z6lgmom88pRR-R4khNXEfsCcjGNojSGlnM-SGPhg22RYOy9gSVSrUVuLx-SCmDdL6_GkT7Ku8REW1Ul3Hs9hYvkJs3vrsq80cjpCy1kUm40fbEM4VoUCofPfN-bvh0ac/s320/hughie_sink_silver.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416405525509649250" border="0" /></a><br />Greywater is any water that has been used in the home apart from in toilets. It comprises of water used in the kitchen, laundry and bath/showers.<br /><br />Reusing your grey water is a great way to save water usage which is vitally important during the times of drought we are experiencing.<br /><br />Greywater can be used for watering your garden, washing cars, flushing toilets and much more.<br /><br />To maximise the benefits of your greywater, it is best to use cleaning products that do not contain phosphates, petrochemicals or non-biodegradable materials.<br /><br />Green Chickadee stocks cleaning and personal care products that are safe for greywater use including soap nuts, and mienviron, envirocare, enviroclean and enviropet ranges of products.<br /><br />There are a lot of systems available for reusing your greywater, ranging from the simple to more complex such as installing envirocycle/biocycle septic systems or having your plumbing diverted.<br /><br />One simple way of reusing your greywater is to have your washing machine hose emptying out into a large bin which depending on your home, can either be inside your laundry or outside the window.<br /><br />I recently come across a great Australian invention called a Hughie. One of those simple - why didn't I think of that types of things! It is basically a shaped bucket that fits inside your kitchen or laundry sink and catches the water from washing your hands. rinsing vegetables, dishes' laundry etc. You can also put it in the bottom of your shower to catch the cold water before the water heats up. It has a plug in the bottom which makes it eaiser to use for watering your plants.<br />They sell for $25 plus postage of $5. The website is <a href="http://www.hughie.com.au/">www.hughie.com.au</a> I've ordered one for myself for Christmas!Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-52625085826719715712009-12-16T14:46:00.000-08:002009-12-16T15:05:34.348-08:00<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Christmas is a wonderful time to show our love and appreciation to family and friends through heartfelt gifts. We see the decorative, costly, torn and crumpled wrappings piling up in a corner and think, good thing we recycle! Well, here are some jarring statistics to make us think twice about the way we wrap presents.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">38,000 miles of ribbon are thrown out annually. That's enough to tie an artificial bow around the Earth!</span></strong></span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">25% more trash is thrown away during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays than any other time of the year. Landfills are stuffed with shredded wrapping paper, empty gift bags, and broken toys.<br /></span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">The 2.65 billion Christmas cards sold each year in the U.S. could fill a football field 10 stories high.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">All it takes is a little extra thought and planning to green our holiday wrapping this season. Using items we already own - like those beautiful Christmas cards we received the year before - turns a gift into something extra special and reduces holiday waste and expense. <br />Gathering together with family and friends and pooling wrapping resources is a great way to share the holiday spirit and have fun at the same time. Giving kids the raw material to wrap their own gifts makes them feel special and is a gift all its own. If you're thinking: I'd love to do it, but I'm just not that creative! Keep reading for ideas to get you started.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;color:#ed1848;"><strong>Eco-Friendly Holiday Wrapping </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">You know the shows that make us laugh when a person opens their over-stuffed closet and the contents tumble out all over the floor? Waste in the form of too many belongings isn't funny when we're talking about eco-living, but the idea of storing items that can be recycled or reinvented into a gift or pretty, festive wrappings is a good one. In fact, once you get started, it could be addicting - just perfect if you're a pack-rat!<br /><br /><span style="color:#ed1848;"><strong>Found Art:</strong></span> Save beautiful artwork and illustrations from magazines you especially love, your kids' art, and the Christmas cards and gift wrap you received last year, and use them to make cards, gift cards, or wrap small presents.<br /><strong><span style="color:#ed1848;"><br />Home Made:</span></strong> Use brown paper bags to wrap gifts, or the backs of posters or paper, and stamp, colour, draw, use your kids' or pets' footprints dipped in eco-friendly paint, or a photograph of your kids for grandma and grandpa.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ed1848;"><strong>Reuse:</strong></span> Reuse worn clothing with pretty or festive designs, or cut out designs and glue onto blank sheets of paper, brown paper lunch bags and boxes.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ed1848;"><strong>Get Crafty:</strong></span> Crochet or knit ribbon and bows out of leftover yarn. Crocheted and knitted flowers are gorgeous and fun to make! Raffia, string, lace, pompoms, little knickknacks and treasures are all possibilities for decorating a package.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ed1848;"><strong>Reinvent:</strong></span> Canning jars (baskets, flower pots, bowls) make handy containers for all kinds of presents. Add raffia or handmade ribbon, and you have a beautifully presented, reusable gift.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ed1848;"><strong>Themes:</strong></span> Theme presents are always nice. Wrap up a loaf of spice bread in a pretty dishtowel, or embroider, paint, draw on a flour sack dishtowel and wrap up in that. Tie the ends around a wooden spoon or cinnamon sticks.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ed1848;"><strong>Trinkets: </strong></span>Buttons, string, dried flowers, leaves and berries, herbs, spices, postage stamps, beads, old keys, broken typewriter keys (the newest thing in jewelry! Could you imagine them spelling out a name on a present?), broken trinkets from barrettes and jewelry... The possibilities are endless!</span></p><p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:85%;">Taken from the latest edition of Mi-Time published by <a href="http://chickadee.mionegroup.com/en/home">Organic & Natural Enterprise Group</a></span><br /></p> <p> </p>Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-59874945168896769482009-11-24T15:44:00.000-08:002009-11-24T15:45:43.551-08:00The truth about SLSSLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate), it is a foaming agent used in cleaning products, shampoos, cleansers and even toothpaste. Manufacturers use it because it is cheap but suds well making you think you are getting a better product.<br /><br />It is also used as an engine degreaser. Imagine what it does to the natural oils in your skin and hair!<br /><br />It causes skin and eye irritation and can lead to eczema and acne.<br /><br />It accumulates in the body's organs such as liver, heart and brain.<br /><br />It can lead to cateracts in the eyes and poor eye development in babies and children.<br /><br />Because it does microscopic damage to the lining of your mouth when used in toothpastes, it allows bacteria in leading to mouth ulcers. A study of toothpastes made without SLS lead to a 60% reduction in mouth ulcers.<br /><br />Long term exposure to SLS in shampoos caused damage to the hair follices leading to hair loss. It also causes dandruff, which often leads to more frequent shampooing, increasing the problem.<br /><br />On a scale of 0-8 of surfactants with 8 being the highest, SLS rates 5.2 - extremely irritating.<br /><br />The Manufacturers Material Data Safety Sheet on SLS is horrific.<br /><br />Often SLS is altered to make it less abrasive and foam more creating Sodium Laureth Sulfate SLES. 1,4-dioxane may be created during this process, contaminating the product. 1,4-dioxane was one of the principal components of the chemical defoliant Agent Orange.Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-8911025570019258642009-11-02T23:10:00.000-08:002009-11-02T23:31:51.802-08:00What's really in your toothpaste?I've noticed that there is a trend towards 'herbal' toothpastes on the supermarket shelf lately. As with most personal care products, this is just a ploy to make you think you are buying a product that is better for you. A quick look at the label will tell you that the active ingredient is the same as with the regular toothpastes on the supermarket shelf.<br />So what is actually in the toothpastes?<br />There are no regulations in Australia that state a manufacture has to list all the ingedients in toothpastes. All they need to list are the active ingredients. Only a small portion of the total.<br />The most common active ingredient used in Australia is sodium monoflurophosphate (a form of fluoride). There are actually no conclusive studes to show that the addition of fluoride reduces tooth decay.<br />The following information is taken from the book "Dangerous Beauty"<br />The largest US study of 39,000 school children found that the decay of permanent teeth was virtually the same in both fluoridated areas and non-fluoridated areas.<br />In the United States, the FDA now requires a warning on all fluoridated toothpastes as follows: "If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control centre immediately".<br />Other common ingredients in toothpaste are saccharin, sodium lauryl sulphate, glycerin, triclosan, propylene gycold, glyceryl nitrate, fragrance and colour. None of these have any funtion in dental hygiene. Some of these ingredients have been found to be more toxic when ingested via the mouth than when taken intravenously.<br />Makes you think twice next time you brush your teeth doesn't it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAr9hhaWVecPMLDUARpGShwKbCUoHGK_pC79ZW8Dqz7vfV8hOo8iYdLsjxV94v0OqgFZuqOrg48K7pElU68Eyv1CWhtqyGD4hb06j1-Wcp21eneuboiiAT8C_POK76puTFgb6-8M4Hao/s1600-h/ltp.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAr9hhaWVecPMLDUARpGShwKbCUoHGK_pC79ZW8Dqz7vfV8hOo8iYdLsjxV94v0OqgFZuqOrg48K7pElU68Eyv1CWhtqyGD4hb06j1-Wcp21eneuboiiAT8C_POK76puTFgb6-8M4Hao/s320/ltp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399775876302926642" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Miessence toothpastes stocked by Green Chickadee do not contain fluoride, aluminium, artificial sweeteners or detergents. Nothing but natural ingredients. Available in Mint, Anise or Lemon.<br /></p>Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-59721036354828694552009-10-13T22:59:00.000-07:002009-10-18T16:33:54.934-07:00Preservative Free CordialI recently wrote to P & N Beverages regarding their decision to add benzoate preservative back into their cordials. Their's was previously the only cordial avaiable that did not contain benzoate preservative and coal tar dye colours.<br />This was part of a compaign being run by Additive Alert. Here's the <a href="http://www.additivealert.com.au/currentcampaign.php?hid=4">link</a> <br />The preservatives used are 211 and 223. Both of these preservatives are not recommended for asthmatics, and 211 is also linked to hyperactivity and adverse behaviour effects in children.<br />I received a response today which basically said that the preservatives met requirments set by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ).<br />NOT GOOD ENOUGH!!!! Just because FSANZ approves the use of these preservatives doesn not make them OK. Buying cigarettes is not illegal for adults but we still know the health effects associated with smoking.<br /><br />Following is a PRESERVATIVE FREE Cordial you can make yourself<br /><br />INGREDIENTS:<br />6 Lemons or Oranges<br />2 cups Sugar (can be raw if you like)<br />1 teaspoon Citric Acid<br />1 Litre Water<br />Juice the oranges and lemons well. Place juice in a<br />large saucepan and add the water and sugar. Slice<br />4-6 rind segments off the juiced oranges and add<br />to the saucepan (being careful not to use the pulp<br />or white part of the citrus)<br />Bring the mixture to the boil. Then turn down heat<br />and simmer for 35 minutes. Add the citric acid.<br />When cooled, strain the cordial and carefully pour it<br />into a bottle. Store in the fridge. Serve diluted.<br />NOTE: Citric Acid is sold as a powder and can be<br />found in the baking section of the supermarket.Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-2284694494002876262009-10-12T13:54:00.000-07:002009-10-12T14:15:18.293-07:00UpdateMy blog has been sadly neglected lately :(<br />Last month was very busy with the Great Down Under Nappy Hunt. Always a lot of fun. Spent WAAAAYYYY to much time hunting myself but I really enjoyed looking around at all the talented WAHM's out there and their websites. <br />At Green Chickadee I've added some more new products in the household cleaning section. We now have soap nut powder as well as the soap nuts themselves. <br />I found the best way to use them is to make up a liquid by putting the powder in my washbag I got with the unground nuts (you could use a stocking or old sock instead). You then put it into a jug of boiling water and leave overnight. Use 2 teaspoons of powder for every cup of water. It gets the good stuff out without leaving any residual on your clothes and the liquid can also be used for other cleaning like floors, bathrooms toilets. Use 1 cup of the liquid for a full load of laundry.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.greenchickadee.webcitypro.com/i//prod_washball.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 226px;" src="http://www.greenchickadee.webcitypro.com/i//prod_washball.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Also now in stock are Enviroballs. The Washball lasts for 1,000 washes (costing only 5 cents per wash) replaced laundry powder or liquid and elimates the need for fabric softener.<br />Their dryer ball naturally softens clothes and cuts down on drying time reducing energy consumption.<br />I'm in love with the stainstick. Smells loooovely and works a treat on my 7 year old son's school skirts which come home in a disgusting state!<br />With all the testing of soap nut powder and the Enviroballs that have been happening in our house over the past couple of weeks my laundry pile is gone!!!!!!!!!Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-8288452437804671142009-08-22T13:54:00.000-07:002009-08-22T13:56:37.916-07:00<img style="visibility: hidden; width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI1MDk3MzkyMzkyMSZwdD*xMjUwOTc*MjkxMDc4JnA9NTU3MSZkPSZuPWJsb2dnZXImZz*yJm89NjFjYjk1NWRiODk1NDBjNmI*NzY2MWEzMjdjNzg5NGM=.gif" border="0" height="0" width="0" /><bunnyhero pet="" start=""><div style="margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; width: 250px; text-align: center;"><embed pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" quality="high" flashvars="cn=andy%20pandy&an=green%20chickadee&clr=0xffffff" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://petswf.bunnyherolabs.com/adopt/swf/panda" bgcolor="ffffff" height="300" width="250"></embed><br /><small><a href="http://bunnyherolabs.com/adopt/">adopt your own virtual pet!</a></small></div><bunnyhero pet="" end=""></bunnyhero></bunnyhero><br />Green Chickadee has just adopted Andy Pandy the Panda. Feel free to feed him as much bamboo as you like by clicking on the 'more' button. 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href="http://www.connect2mums.com.au/events/live-chat-thursday-with-1">Connect 2 Mums</a><br /><br />*10am Qld time, Thursday<br />*prize giveaways drawn by ‘Rando’<br />*pre-register to win prizes<br />*20% discount for attendees - special code will be given out at the event<br />*insider secrets<br />*BYO coffee & choccy<br /><br />Lucky numbers for prize giveaways.<br /><br />1. Seanne<br />2. jo Debnam<br />3. Rebecca<br />4. Kym Teale<br />5. Jayne Day<br />6. Vicki Wallis<br />7. Rose Leah<br />8. Nicole Grant<br />9. Rebekah<br />10. Sandy<br />11. Samantha<br />12. Jodie Quinlan<br />13. Helen MacMillan<br />14. Kylie<br />15. Theresa Tan-Letts<br />16. Jodie Maher<br />17. Jaki<br /><br /></b>Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-26125163325787789652009-08-13T02:40:00.000-07:002009-08-13T02:42:57.852-07:00Aloe Vera gets thumbs up as natural oral care ingredientUS dental researchers say work they have been conducting into<br />aloe vera suggests that it is an excellent ingredient as a tooth and<br />gum cleaner.<br />The results found that the aloe vera gel invariably equaled the<br />performance of the commercial brands and in some instances<br />actually proved to be more effective at controlling cavity-causing<br />organisms.<br />The research also highlights the fact that aloe vera tooth gel<br />tends to be less harsh on the teeth than commercial toothpaste<br />because it does not contain such abrasive elements found in<br />other compounds of the same nature.<br />Miessence® toothpastes have been formulated with organic<br />aloe vera for more than 10 years! Available from Green Chickadee<br />Read the full story:<br />http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Formulation-Science/Aloevera-<br />gets-thumbs-up-as-natural-oral-care-ingredient<br />FDAGreen Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-24222932560882824652009-07-05T22:28:00.000-07:002009-07-05T22:35:29.378-07:00Cheeki BPA free drink bottles now in stock.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIu3M6li2suXI-jE03HA3YhiqKlwwh6W5luZ_B6VmNfxmLkplWxXxRQOQQ0vitfAsqZk9nHXx8QcQ-eaCEycLReDct0-1glOqDS1y6v0qTP3TFNjN0IdqwcqPA2QqxOBzNzuucfSyRJR0/s1600-h/All-Bottles-Group-sml.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIu3M6li2suXI-jE03HA3YhiqKlwwh6W5luZ_B6VmNfxmLkplWxXxRQOQQ0vitfAsqZk9nHXx8QcQ-eaCEycLReDct0-1glOqDS1y6v0qTP3TFNjN0IdqwcqPA2QqxOBzNzuucfSyRJR0/s320/All-Bottles-Group-sml.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355216243784649234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><strong><br />About BPA</strong> – Bisphenol A is extremely widespread among many household plastics such as baby bottles and food storage containers. BPA is a chemical used in the manufacture of plastics and epoxy resins and is a known carcinogen that has been linked to brain synapse, reproductive and developmental impairments. Canada announced in 2008 it’s intent to ban the sale of baby bottles containing BPA’s.<br /><br />Furthermore, repeated use of common disposable bottles (PET) can cause the plastic to break down and carcinogens to leach into your drinking water. Try leaving a full plastic bottle (re-used) and a full Cheeki bottle overnight and next morning take a sip from each – the difference in taste is incredible.<br /><br /><strong>Environmental Concerns</strong> - Unless disposable plastic bottles are incinerated, they will be around in landfills, oceans and parks for hundreds of years. Most of us nowadays like to think that we are environmentally conscious, yet take a look at how many people are buying, carrying around and throwing out plastic bottles on a daily basis! Its mind-boggling. (not to mention the health risk, the taste or the expense). Millions of plastic bottles are thrown out – it’s really one of modern life ’s most ludicrous “developments” (not to mention the energy consumed in transportation and refrigeration).<br /><br /><strong>Economy</strong> – you only need to refill your Cheeki bottle approximately five times as compared to purchasing five bottled waters to “break even”. We then hope you refill your Cheeki bottle five hundred times – for free!! (that’s a saving of about $1700!)<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.greenchickadee.com.au">www.greenchickadee.com.au</a> to view the range.Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-60251720686413996202009-07-01T17:50:00.000-07:002009-07-01T17:57:38.463-07:00UpdateMy blog has been very quiet lately because I have been working frantically on new products.<br />Keep an eye out on <a href="http://www.greenchickadee.com.au">www.greenchickadee.com.au</a> during July for new patterns in cloth pads, BPA free bottles from Cheeki and hot and cold packs in two sizes.Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-29088795437822382262009-06-15T20:44:00.001-07:002009-06-15T20:57:27.239-07:0030% off Organic Baby Skin Care<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4IKkyXvztF3GiDqpKuZma9sJTe2ROAr_PUeK7qSNJbiqo7I1P8Gsx1QFBykUN-oWz3-jtgHOGqss7FiAKKLxtsnK46NbAfAbBxCqx8RDGZosMzYHZlI-VkBZOMHJnXYhTMup9TUnL8c/s1600-h/baby+range.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh4IKkyXvztF3GiDqpKuZma9sJTe2ROAr_PUeK7qSNJbiqo7I1P8Gsx1QFBykUN-oWz3-jtgHOGqss7FiAKKLxtsnK46NbAfAbBxCqx8RDGZosMzYHZlI-VkBZOMHJnXYhTMup9TUnL8c/s320/baby+range.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347767186399777586" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Head on over to </span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.chickadeebaby.com.au/babycare.html">www.chickadeebaby.com.au</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> for 30% off organic baby skin care until midnight 17/06/09 only.</span></span><br /><h3 style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Totally free from:<br />· toxins<br />· synthetics<br />· preservatives<br />· allergens<br />· perfumes<br />· essential oils</span></h3>Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-92061699603625035972009-06-03T17:39:00.000-07:002009-06-03T17:44:11.929-07:00After posting about my favorite authors, I did a quick check to see if any of them were bringing out any new books soon.<br />I found that Marian Keyes has a newsletter! It's like ablog of what she's been up to lately. This might not mean much to everyone else but I am excited. I signed up and now feel like one of those celebrity stalkers.Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-61651811361663205992009-06-03T17:22:00.000-07:002009-06-03T17:30:42.730-07:00My Top 5 #3 AuthorsI love a good read although with 4 kids and a business I don't get as much time as I would like!<br /><br />My favorite authors are:<br /><br />1. Sophie Kinsella - author of the Shopaholic series. Didn't get around to seeing the movie so will have to wait for the DVD.<br />2. Cathy Kelly - nice chic lit author<br />3. Marian Keyes - her books are always entertaining<br />4. Monica McInerney - can't put down books<br />5. Kathy Reichs - bit different to the others but I love the science/mystery side of it plus she throws in stuff about the personal life of her character Tempe Brennan.Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-29314731906573026222009-05-28T14:46:00.000-07:002009-05-28T14:49:30.049-07:0029th MayWhen I started this blog I had all kinds of ideas for posting information about all kinds of things especially environmentally friendly info for home and body but this week making up orders has taken priority.<br />I've sold over 50 pads and 10 slings so my sewing machine is getting quite a workout and I'm getting cramps in my hands from all that cutting.<br />I hope to get some info posted soon - although the sales are nice :)Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-76645357109707936352009-05-22T15:42:00.000-07:002009-05-25T02:03:39.560-07:00My Top 5 #2 - Movies<div>If I really started thinking about it, I'd probably come up with a lot more but these 5 immediately spring to mind.</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>1. Mama Mia - showing my age a bit but when I was a child I LOVED Abba</div><br /><div>2. The Notebook - bawled my eyes out at the ending</div><br /><div>3. All the Harry Potter Movies. I was just as disappointed as my 10 year old son when the release date was delayed at Christmas</div><br /><div>4. Miss Potter<br /><br />5. Any screen adaptation of a Jane Austen novel<br /><br />Well not technically 5........<br /></div>Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-81756636293864255852009-05-22T00:01:00.000-07:002009-05-22T00:07:07.129-07:00My Top 5 #1 SmellsI thought I'd blog about my favorite things (a bit of a Julia Andrews thing).<br /><br />My first are smells, although maybe aroma's would be a better term!<br /><br />In no particular order:<br /><br />1. freshly mown grass<br />2. roasted coffee<br />3. the smell of rain after a hot summer's day<br />4. the smell of a new baby. They have a special smell all of their own that they lose after a couple of months.<br />5. chocolateGreen Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7107123314472866084.post-66801733136603110322009-05-20T17:57:00.000-07:002009-05-21T17:45:41.079-07:00Benefits of cloth pads<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffbn_RIk54q2LF2P26lrx2VaZvhUnkhLhHcF6cZmWKMqT7zcXFKQeCrBTzrYDPc7kSQsZcdkxsPgDwYWoGTCpDa-_aRFLk6n-3D4R1LfX4diGrpTWC92rmqVi9cyVOohaP0i0EmKnYq8/s1600-h/regulars.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffbn_RIk54q2LF2P26lrx2VaZvhUnkhLhHcF6cZmWKMqT7zcXFKQeCrBTzrYDPc7kSQsZcdkxsPgDwYWoGTCpDa-_aRFLk6n-3D4R1LfX4diGrpTWC92rmqVi9cyVOohaP0i0EmKnYq8/s320/regulars.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338442934921561666" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><span style="font-family:Arial,Sans-serif;"><br /><strong></strong></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Cloth menstrual pads that is. Now before you say EERRRR YUCK!!! GROSS!! Read the following, it may change your whole view on disposables.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Health:<br /><br /></span><span>Manufacture of disposable pads and tampons involves use of chemicals such as additives, bactericides, fungicides, absorbency gels, glues, fibres, and cancer causing dioxins the residue of which remains in the pads and tampons.<p>Use of cloth pads eliminates the concerns associated with the potential risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome resulting from use of tampons. </p><p>Many cloth pads have an inner core of bamboo. Bamboo has antibacterial qualities. This helps reduce bacteria that cause unpleasant odours.</p></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Environment:</span></span><p></p> Disposable pads are made from chemically treated wood pulp – YUCK!<p>Disposable pads and tampons add to landfill. Not only are the pads themselves made from non-biodegradableable products, the packaging themselves (outer wrapper, individual wrapper, plastic strip!) also add to landfill. Even when cloth pads wear out because they are made from <u>natural</u> products, they can be composted!</p><p>There are approximately 5.5 million females in Australia between the ages of 12 and 51* (the average ages of starting and finishing menstration). If all of these used disposable pads and tampons, averaging 10 per month, that would add up to 660 MILLION pads and tampons added to landfill <u>EVERY </u>year. That's a big pile!!! </p> Manufacture of disposable pads involves bleaching resulting in pollution to waterways from effluent, not to mention the chemicals and gels that provide the ‘superabsorbancy’ claimed by disposable pad and tampon manufacturers. A lot of cloth pads have an inner core of bamboo. Bamboo grows quickly and requires no pesticides. With sufficient rainfall, no additional irrigation is required.<p></p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Economics: </span><br />Women spend on average $10 a month on disposable pads and tampons. This adds up to about $120 a year. For the cost of a few months disposable pads, you will have enough to last years with the potential saving of thousands over a lifetime.<p style="font-weight: bold;">Just for fun:</p><p>Instead of boring white, cloth pads are available in fun colours and designs.</p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Disadvantages? </span><br /></p><p>You have to wash them!This is really not a problem. Simply rinse them in cold water and soak in a basin of cold water until you are ready to put them in the washing machine with any other load of washing! The soaking water can be added to your compost heap or used on your garden – it is a natural product after all! *statistics from 2006 Australian census of population</p>Green Chickadeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098520202168339725noreply@blogger.com3