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Reusable Bags May be Bad for Your Health
7/18/2010 | 
Posted by
MrsAshley
They may be good for the environment but reusable grocery bags can be a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria and could cause a serious risk to your health, according to a new report.
Researchers randomly tested bags carried by shoppers in Tucson, Los Angeles, and San Francisco and found bacteria levels significant enough to cause a wide range of serious health problems and even death. The study also found consumers were almost completely unaware of the need to regularly wash their bags.
“Our findings suggest a serious threat to public health, especially from coliform bacteria including E. coli, which were detected in half of the bags sampled,” says Charles Gerba, a University of Arizona professor and coauthor of the study. “Consumers are alarmingly unaware of these risks and the critical need to sanitize their bags on a weekly basis.”
Read the full story at Futurity.
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Free Sample of Green Genius Trash Bags
For a limited time grab a Free sample of Green Genius trash bags! I've never heard of this brand and am excited to give them a try. You'll also get a $2 coupon off your next Green Genius purchase.
Target: Free Reusable Bag
Target stores, along with Tide, GE and Coca-Cola will give away 1.5 million reusable bags with purchase on April 18, the first day of Earth Week.
Happy Squash Toys Giveaway!
I love Happy Squash Toys and I'm excited to share them with you!
Here's a little bit from the owner, Jim:
"I started making toys a number of years ago when my wife and I wanted to find a safe alternative to plastic toys. I do all the design, woodworking and detail painting. My wife does all the sewing and paints as well. It has been a wonderful creative outlet for us and our daughter loves the toys we create, hopefully you will too!"
Happy Squash Toys gives parents piece of mind with toys made from all-natural, non-toxic, and non-splintering wood. Their whimsical shaped toys have been hand sanded baby smooth. These adorable toys are the perfect size for little fingers to grasp.
Jim was gracious enough to give me three gorgeous cherry cars to review. Here's a picture of them in action:
These high-quality toys are sure to inspire your child’s imaginations and their desire to explore.
Happy Squash Toys has a variety of safe and fun toys for your children to enjoy. Below are a few of my favorites:
Natural Race Cars
Flower Cars
Natural Dinosaurs
Zoo Animals
Wouldn't these be adorable to decorate a nursery until the child is old enough to use them?
Ready for the Giveaway? Jim is giving one lucky winner their own set of natural cars.
To enter: Visit Happy Squash Toys and leave a comment in this post telling me which item is your favorite!
Bonus Entries:
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* Blog about this giveaway with a link back to Beauty4Moms and Happy Squash Toys. Please give the post some thought. Don't just leave a sentence or two. (10 extra)
*Buy any item from Happy Squash Toys' store and come back with the transaction # (10 extra)
Contest begins August 17, 2009 and ends September 17, 2009 at 9 P.M. EST. Winner chosen through Random.org. The winner will be announced on Twitter and will be contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn and you'll forfeit your prize. One entry per an entry method per a person. This giveaway is open to entrants from around the world!Did you enjoy this post? 
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