Better products are truthful in their marketing claims and free of potentially worrisome ingredients. Some products might make claims like "gentle" or "natural," but since the government does not require safety testing, personal care product manufacturers can use almost any chemical they want, regardless of risks. How to read a label
Every personal care product must list its ingredients. Here's how to navigate the label:
Start at the end, with preservatives. Avoid:
Words ending in "paraben" DMDM hydantoin Imidazolidinyl urea Methylchloroisothiazolinone Methylisothiazolinone Triclosan Triclocarban Triethanolamine (or "TEA")
Check the beginning of the ingredients lists, where soaps, surfactants, and lubricants show up. Try to avoid ingredients that start with "PEG" or have an "-eth" in the middle (e.g., sodium laureth sulfate).
Read the ingredients in the middle. Look for these words: "FRAGRANCE," "FD&C," or "D&C."
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Earth Hour 2011
In an effort to fight global warming, at 8:30 p.m on March 26, 2011, Earth Hour goes global, with cities and towns around the world taking stand, on the greatest threat our planet has ever faced, and millions of people uniting to turn the tide on global warming.
Mayor Cal Patterson and members of the Wasaga Beach Town Council extend this challenge to the Wasaga Beach community by encouraging businesses and households to turn their lights out for one hour between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Mayor Patterson is encouraging businesses who are not in a position to turn their lights off completely due to operational requirements to reduce and conserve power between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in any other way possible.
Mayor Patterson commented that “given the impacts we can visibly see of global warming and the studies undertaken to understand the reasons behind this environmental threat, it is important for the Town of Wasaga Beach to be an active participant in this challenge and extend the challenge to all residents of Wasaga Beach. I personally encourage everyone to get involved with this important environmental initiative.”
In an effort to support and promote Earth Hour, the Town of Wasaga Beach is running an Earth Hour promotion where an energy efficient gift basket will be given away to one resident of Wasaga Beach. In order to participate in the promotion, send an e-mail to events@wasagabeach.com confirming what you will be doing to participate in Earth Hour. The winning name will be drawn on March 28, 2011.
One of the fastest and easiest ways to learn more about Earth Hour is by visiting http://www.earthhourcanada.org/
This website has been created to assist with spreading the word about Earth Hour and is an efficient way to get involved and help make a difference to our plant.
Mayor Cal Patterson and members of the Wasaga Beach Town Council extend this challenge to the Wasaga Beach community by encouraging businesses and households to turn their lights out for one hour between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Mayor Patterson is encouraging businesses who are not in a position to turn their lights off completely due to operational requirements to reduce and conserve power between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in any other way possible.
Mayor Patterson commented that “given the impacts we can visibly see of global warming and the studies undertaken to understand the reasons behind this environmental threat, it is important for the Town of Wasaga Beach to be an active participant in this challenge and extend the challenge to all residents of Wasaga Beach. I personally encourage everyone to get involved with this important environmental initiative.”
In an effort to support and promote Earth Hour, the Town of Wasaga Beach is running an Earth Hour promotion where an energy efficient gift basket will be given away to one resident of Wasaga Beach. In order to participate in the promotion, send an e-mail to events@wasagabeach.com confirming what you will be doing to participate in Earth Hour. The winning name will be drawn on March 28, 2011.
One of the fastest and easiest ways to learn more about Earth Hour is by visiting http://www.earthhourcanada.org/
This website has been created to assist with spreading the word about Earth Hour and is an efficient way to get involved and help make a difference to our plant.
Friday, March 25, 2011
A new line-up of toys from MGA Entertainment
little tikes® DiscoverSounds® Alarm clock - little tikes® encourages kids to get up and grow™ by contributing to the physical and social development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Every little tikes®
product stimulates imagination and inspires creativity. With multi-sensory features like sounds and lights, the little tikes® DiscoverSounds® Alarm Clock counts in English, French and Spanish. The Alarm Clock piques kid’s curiosity and holds their attention with large buttons and moving parts. The DiscoverSounds® Alarm Clock is available at Wal-Mart & Zellers stores across Canada and sells for a suggested retail price of $12.99.
Lalaloopsy 3 Inch Mini Figure with Accessories Crumbs Sugar Cookie
Mini Lalaloopsy® - Like her cousin Lalaloopsy® (13 inches), Mini Lalaloopsy® 4 inch dolls are inspired by a world where everything is created with a needle and thread and the dolls magically come to life when their last stitch is sewn. Each of the eight Mini Lalaloopsy® dolls has a unique personality created by her garments, pets and accessories. They live in a colourful world where the unexpected comes to life - houses are askew, elephants are tiny and purple and horses are striped. Mini Lalaloopsy’s® are available at major all across Canada and sell for a suggested retail price of $6.99.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
National Poison Prevent Week - How to Keep our Kids Safe
National Poison Prevent Week - How to Keep our Kids Safe
Health and Safety Watch would like to remind you that this week is National Poison Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Locked out of Reach” and focuses on protecting children under six, who are the most at risk for accidental poisoning.
Each year an estimated five Canadian children under 14 die and another 1,280 end up in the hospital with serious injuries due to poisoning. In BC, poisoning is one of the top three causes of death.
Ways to reduce the risk of poisoning and important facts are currently available at Healthandsafetywatch.com.
Parents need to remember that it is not only prescription drugs and medications that they need to keep safely locked away from children. Pamela Fuselli, Executive Director of Safe Kids Canada, explains that “…household cleaners, garden chemicals, personal care products, plants and art supplies are other common causes of poisoning.”
Health and Safety Watch provides critical public health information in real-time. Designed for individuals and families, this service provides users with news about food, water and drugs, product recalls, disease outbreaks, and many other concerns.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tips for feeding your hunger monster Courtesy Tillman’s Toasty™
Tips for feeding your hunger monster Courtesy Tillman’s Toasty™
Did You Know? 80 per cent of parents are interested in quick snack and mealtime solutions that their
school-aged children can make themselves*.
As a result, Tillman’s has launched “Toasty,” a “toastable” new snack that is easy to make, and can also be
eaten on the go. Frozen, fully-cooked, individually wrapped Toastys come in three varieties, including Chicken
Breast, Pork Schnitzel, and Garden Vegetable, which is ideal for vegetarians.
How to Feed Your Hunger Monster
If your child can use a toaster then Tillman’s Toastys provide the ideal after-school snack and also make a fast lunch or dinner for families on the go.
• Place frozen Toastys into toasters slots
• Toast them once on highest setting
• Serve immediately
Three Easy Lunch or Dinner Suggestions
Uma Sebastiampillai, Registered Dietitian and mother, recommends Toasty as a part of a complete meal
1. Toasty Express
• Slice your favourite Toasty in half
• Place Toasty halves on toasted whole grain bread or bun
• Add toppings, such as lettuce, tomatoes, condiments and sliced cheese
2. Toasty Salad Supreme
• Cut your favourite Toasty into bite-sized pieces or strips
• Scatter Toasty pieces on top of crisp lettuce. Add apple slices and grated cheese
• Drizzle with low-fat salad dressing
3. Toasty Monster Fingers
• Cut multiple Toastys into strips
• Dip Toasty strips in a dipping sauce of your choice, such as plum sauce, low-fat ranch dressing or barbecue sauce
• Serve with celery and carrot sticks to make it a complete meal
Tillman’s Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted by Ipsos ASI for Tillman’s Foods Canada Ltd. Data was collected via an online poll from January 13-16, 2011 from more than 600 Canadian parents.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Vintage Clock Ring
This is a gorgeous ring featuring a clock face taken from a photograph of a Victorian timepiece.
The image has been printed with archival pigment ink and sealed for longevity, then encased behind a glass cabochon. The glass has the lovely effect of magnifying the image.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Vitamin D Deficient ?
Helps develop strong teeth and bones and helps protect bones and joints Made from D3, a more absorbable form of vitamin DSmall, easy-to-swallow tabletsContains 1,000 I.U. of vitamin D
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Wasaga Involved in Earth Hour
Wasaga Beach
by Mariane McLeod
Wasaga Beach is again getting involved in Earth Hour.
The town is encouraging everyone to shut off their lights and appliances for an hour one night later this month.
That hour is from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, March 26th.
The town is offering up a basket of energy efficient products to those taking part.
Anyone who registers to be part earth hour can register at events@wasagabeach.com
One basket will be awarded on March 28th.
Source: Bayshorebroadcasting.ca Copyright 2010 Wasaga Involved in Earth Hour http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=33262#ixzz1H3THImqN
by Mariane McLeod
Wasaga Beach is again getting involved in Earth Hour.
The town is encouraging everyone to shut off their lights and appliances for an hour one night later this month.
That hour is from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, March 26th.
The town is offering up a basket of energy efficient products to those taking part.
Anyone who registers to be part earth hour can register at events@wasagabeach.com
One basket will be awarded on March 28th.
Source: Bayshorebroadcasting.ca Copyright 2010 Wasaga Involved in Earth Hour http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca/news_item.php?NewsID=33262#ixzz1H3THImqN
Friday, March 18, 2011
Spread the Love on Your Toast
Gay Lea Spreadables Celebrates Second Annual National Toast Day
On March 23rd
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Squeeze proper nutrition into your diet with fresh Florida orange juice
Squeeze proper nutrition into your diet with fresh Florida orange juice
As March is Nutrition Month in Canada, it is a great time to consider the importance and impact proper nutrition has on healthy living. But in order to incorporate more nutritious ingredients in our diets, we need to peel the winter comfort foods away and squeeze in healthier choices like 100 per cent pure Florida orange juice. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, orange juice helps improve overall health.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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Monday, March 14, 2011
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