One Would Think That We Would Be Safer In The Comfort Of Our Own Homes!

Written by Bruce Bowery


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Ammonia, benzene, chlorine bleach, chloropyrifos, chloroform, deet, dioxin, formaldehyde, methylene chloride, naphthalene, perchloroethylene, pesticides, phosphates, phthalates, sovents and volatile organic compounds.

What will it take to getrepparttar American people concerned more about their health andrepparttar 110838 health of their loved ones? What will it take to get us to recognize that we are allowing hazardous chemicals into our households every time we bring major brands of household cleaners into our homes? What will it take to get people to want to further educate themselves on this particular subject? You tell me! Better yet, I will tell you. Chances are that, until something happens either directly to us, to our family members, or to our friends, we will more than likely let this issue go without further ado. The choice to research this matter more rest solely upon your shoulders. There are numerous sites that are dedicated to discussingrepparttar 110839 issues of household chemicals andrepparttar 110840 health risks that are associated with using these products. There are products, some of which are home remedies, and others that can be purchased, that are designed to be safer onrepparttar 110841 environment and safer for and on us as consumers. The fact ofrepparttar 110842 matter is that we use these types of products on a daily basis, and no matter what, we will continue to purchase these products for our use. I know and understand that we cannot eliminate all ofrepparttar 110843 chemicals and toxins in our homes, but we CAN REDUCE THE AMOUNTS OF TOXINS THAT WE ALLOW INTO OUR HOMES! I personally have switched my household cleaners and personal care products over to more natural products, and I can tell you that I absolutely loverepparttar 110844 products. I loverepparttar 110845 fact that I do not have to wear gloves or glasses or need to ventilate my home when I clean, and I loverepparttar 110846 fact that my family is using products that are designed to be safer and non toxic. I can also testify torepparttar 110847 fact thatrepparttar 110848 household cleaners work just as good asrepparttar 110849 major brands, if not better. I have done what I can to “open your eyes” or shed some light on this subject, and I can only hope that you will takerepparttar 110850 initiative to research this more forrepparttar 110851 sake of you and your loved ones. If you should have any questions and or concerns regarding either more information or where you can find natural and safer products to use, then email me at StnypntNc@aol.com, or feel free to call me at 704-873-1226, and I will be more than happy to assist you more. Thank you for your time and take care of yourself and your loved ones. This article was written by Bruce Bowery. You can view this article and others on http://rid-your-home-of-toxins.blogspot.com.

I am a loving husband and father of two girls and a son. I believe that the American people should educate theirselves more on this topic. I am no expert, but I have done research on my own for the sake of my family.


Making time for your kids

Written by © Samantha Olea -2004, http://thebestmoms.com


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-Read them a story-kids love to have stories read to them! When looking for good books, make sure they are either appropriate for all ages, or your child’s age, and look for books with very fun and vivid pictures. Remember, this isn’t a text book! I’d shy away from books based on popular movies {I’ll not mentionrepparttar company}-they tend to be long winded, and not as enjoyable as others. -Cook together-this is great for boys and girls. The children find this so rewarding, and it is fun. Don’t fuss about them spilling this or that, because it is inevitable-and you are actively creating memories, so make them good ones. Great food choices are home made pizza, sandwiches, cookies, lasagna, pigs inrepparttar 110837 blankets, boxed macaroni, etc. -Take a walk. This is a great time of year for walks, and while you are looking atrepparttar 110838 beautifully changing landscape, you can ask your children about their day. Ask about their teacher and their friends. If this isrepparttar 110839 first time you’ve really truly talked to your child about their life, they may give short answers at first. If that happens, breakrepparttar 110840 ice by telling them some interesting stories about yourself when you were their age, and don’t expect too much. Just be there, and be receptive. -Dance. Turn onrepparttar 110841 radio, kick off your heals, and grab your partner. Involve them in it, and be silly. They will love it.

There are so many ways to reconnect with your children and help them know that you care more about them than anything. We sometimes forget that children have limited life experiences to base their thoughts on. If you are gone a lot, and in a bad mood when you are home, to them that says : ‘You aren’t important to me.’ or ‘I don’t like you’ . Kids tend to have tunnel vision, and think that everything that you do is a direct reflection of how you (the most important person in their world) feel about them. Though you can’t quit your job, you can change your child’s perception by simply taking 30 minutes a day. As a bonus, this time actually helps you to relax also, which is better for everyone.

Enjoy your children. They are kids for a limited time only!



Samantha Olea is a designer, business woman, wife, and most of all Mother of 2!  Samantha founded a free parenting resource at http://TheBestMoms.com hoping to help every mom be the very best mom they can be!  Samantha is also the owner of her own web design, graphic design, and hosting firm at : http://getwrappedup.com and AWU Gifts: http://Gifts.GetWrappedUp.com , where she helps Moms work from their homes. 


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