sustainable living
Kudos from Natural Solutions
Friday, September 26th, 2008We just got some great news from one of our favorite publications! Natural Solutions, a magazine dedicated to “vibrant health” and “balanced living,” just awarded our Hemp Oil Roll-On Deodorant as one of its Editors’ Picks for its Beauty With a Conscience Awards. What makes us proudest about the award is it honors us for [...]
More Scientists and Consumer Advocates Weighing In on BPA Debate
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008There was very interesting news in the Bisphenol A debate yesterday — as detailed in this USA Today article, more and more scientists and consumer advocates are coming forward in the debate over whether or not the chemical is safe. A published article just released in the Journal of the American Medical Association links Bisphenol [...]
Organics: Not Just For Health Food Stores Anymore
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008A few weeks ago, I attended a big trade show in Florida featuring a number of major U.S. retailers. I enjoy the opportunity to help retailers and distributors discover what Lafe’s is all about, but I also value attending trade shows because I learn what’s happening. What I learned at this last trade show was [...]
Lafe’s Baby Line is Here!
Monday, August 25th, 2008We’re excited to announce that we’ve finally done it! Our long-anticipated line of baby products is on its way to stores. The line includes baby shampoo and bodywash, massage oil, baby lotion, bug spray and mother-to-be deodorant — all at least 95 certified organic (thus earning the USDA’s prestigious green seal) and all contained in [...]
Sobering Stories About How Chemicals Affect Infants
Monday, March 31st, 2008At ExpoWest, people kept coming up to me and sharing stories about how chemicals in plastics, they believe, are having horrible effects on babies. In one story, a woman told me about her 22-month old granddaughter who (brace yourself) was actually developing a right breast. Obviously, mother and grandmother were extremely worried and they took [...]
People Love EA Free Baby!
Thursday, March 20th, 2008Well, I just got back from Expo West and it was so exciting to see all the companies starting to offer organic products. It’s what we’ve been doing for years, and it’s wonderful to see how universally organic ingredients are being embraced. The reception to our EA free baby products launch was absolutely phenomenal. As [...]