Why I Love Organic Baby Clothing

Last year I was pregnant with my first baby, a girl, and I was very excited thinking about all the adorable dresses I could put her in. The thought of organic baby clothing never entered my mind until a friend of mine brought it up. The thought stuck, so I did some research because I was clueless on this particular topic. It turns out that organic baby clothing is a very smart choice, both for me and for the environment.

What I learned during my research is that organic clothing is farmed according to strict organic farming guidelines. This means no pesticides or herbicides are used on the cotton, silk, or wool, nor are any genetically modified seeds. Benefits of using organic clothing for my daughter include:

  • No pesticide residue that might remain on the material which can irritate skin or add chemicals to our landfills as the clothes and fabrics are discarded.
  • Neither farm workers nor animals are exposed to the harm caused by pesticides and herbicides.
  • Surface and ground waters used during the farming process are left clean and free of chemicals as they run off or soak into the ground.

At first I was worried that the fashion choices would be minimal at best when I started looking for clothing for my new daughter. It did not take long for my worry to be put to rest. It turns out there tons of adorable dresses and outfits made from organic cotton and other materials.

It has also been easy for me to find retailers who sell clothing made from organic fabrics. There are a few shops locally, but many more online that I regularly shop at.

I only want the best for my baby, and dressing her in organic clothing is the safest clothing option for her. Thanks to the variety, I have been able to find organic outfits for every occasion.

Using Organic Gardening Supplies For A Successful Activity

When you plan to get involved in organic gardening activity you must make use of supplies that are mandatory in this type of project right from the very first steps that you take. This garden will enable you benefit from toxin-free foods that are grown within a healthy environment.

The majority of the foods that exist on the market are produced from ingredients that have been cultivated on areas that contain plenty of chemicals introduced through chemical pesticides and fertilizers. All these have a bad impact on the overall health of human beings. It seems that the technologies that we are so proud of have come up with plenty of harmful stuff for the humanity. One such harm is reflected by the use of harmful toxins within the soil that foods are grown on all over the world’s crops.

It has been stated that the amount of chemical that one plant absorbs is indeed very small but you just need to see this not singularly but being multiplied with the long years of adding and adding the chemical pesticides. Over time we have ended up eating foods that are merely grown by chemicals rather than by the natural healthy soil. Getting educated on a proper organic gardening will help you find better and healthier way to lead your life and the life of your family.

The following supplies are a must-have for the organic gardener:

#1. Organic seeds. These are very important in the process of cultivating the plants/vegetables for your garden. You can obtain these seeds from USDA certified organic gardening nurseries. All the other seeds that have been conventionally obtained may be contaminated from the conventional plants that have been grown with chemical presence. In this way, the chemicals will persist within the seed and further contaminating the health of your soil.

#2. Organic compost. This element is another must have within the process of your organic gardening. It will enrich your soil with the right nutrients promoting good health for your plants’ roots allowing them to feed the plant and thus become strong and well developed.

#3. Natural pesticides and fertilizers. You will confront with a lot of challenges in this activity, and as such you need to be well prepared to face them. So, make sure that you educate yourself on the types of natural fertilizers and pesticides available on the market to help you keep the organic garden in a healthy state.

Benefits of Organic Food

If you choose organic meats to eat, you will be getting a far healthier product than if you were to buy more industrialized meat. The animals which give the meat are treated far better when they are alive, which means that they have plenty of room to roam around and the meat tends to be more tender. Many animals that are raised in a more harmful environment are often fed substandard feed to save money. Pigs for example that eat swill can end up eating the leftovers of other animals, sometimes causing the spread of illnesses or infections. You will be happy to know too, that the animals are treated and killed in a far more humane way when they have been organically raised. Many people believe that organic meat is far more tasty than the non-organic variety.

Organic food products are well known for being better for your health. Fruit and vegetables that have been grown organically have been exposed to far fewer chemicals and unfavorable conditions. Sometimes, farmers will use special sprays to help their food to grow more quickly. Pesticides are also used to kill any bugs that may otherwise eat parts of the fruits and vegetable, making them unsolvable, and lose them money. The organic farmer will take better care of their crops, give them more room to grow and use other ways of keeping pests away.

One well-known way of keeping aphids away from plants is to have plenty of ladybirds, which eat the aphids, but do not harm the plants. The farmers buy ladybirds and then release them on their plants. The ladybirds will not fly away because they have plenty of aphids to eat. It is important that you don’t buy food that has been treated with pesticides as they are not washed away properly and can cause illnesses and diseases such as cancer.

“Organic” Celebrities: Julia Roberts, Oprah, and more

Organic celebrities help spread the word of organics and green living by being in the limelight.

Julia Roberts showed off her composting skills, Gorgeously Greenir?t=&l=as2&o=1&a=B001W6RS1U&camp=217145&creative=399369 author Sophie Uliano gave some great green tips, actress Sandra Bullock, and the man with the plan Al Gore were all on hand to help spread the word of organic and green living.

Oprah rallied the troops for Earth Day 2008 by inviting her celebrity friends on her show to share some of their organic and green tips. She is a great spokesperson for the organic movement. She is always out there spreading the word and has all the right connections to help even more. Not to mention she’s rolling in “green”.

Organic celebrities spend big bucks to green up their lives. But this celebrity put in three organic nurseries! That’s right, three.

Halle Berry spent $60,000 to green up all three baby rooms. Everything from sheets to stuffed animals made with organic cotton.

It seems Halle is obsessed with organics. You go, organic girlfriend! Halle had baby girl, Nahla, on Sunday March 16, 2008 09:20 PM EDT. It is Berry’s first child, at 41 years old.

May you and your family have continued organic good health, Halle!

You don’t have to be Halle Berry to embrace organic living. Living a greener healthier life, for your family’s sake, is only a click away.

Actress Soleil Moon Frye has an on-line organic baby store! You may remember Soleil from the T.V. shows “Sabrina The Teenage Witch” and “Punky Brewster”.

Soleil has two organic babies and offers a nice selection of baby items including toys, clothing and bedding. You can check out Soleil’s The Little Seed community here.

These celebrities are “organic”, what about you?

I appreciate organic and green celebrities for their efforts in promoting green and organic living. Organic happenings all across the country get a lift from these inspirational and influential people.

Some celebrities appear in person to promote a good cause, really giving a big boost to the necessary awareness campaign.