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The proper care of nipples – let’s chat at #ecowed Twitter Party
Who thinks about their nipples, unless you experience a cold breeze in a thin t-shirt or you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Otherwise, we mostly ignore the nipples, although we may think about our breasts. So let’s talk nipples!
Have you ever wondered what those white bumps are on your nipples? Well, they are the visible parts of all the oil glands that surround your nipples. They basically keep your nipple skin from getting too dry. If you have ever squeezed one (confess), then you may have freaked out by the discharge – sort of like a zit. Well, that discharge is excess oil that you’ve forced out.
Got any other questions – like how to handle sore nipples while breastfeeding? Come chat with us for #ecowed. This week’s #ecowed Twitter party will be sponsored by Earth Mama Angel Baby and we’ll be talking all things nipple related. We’ll be focusing on nipple care pre, during and post breastfeeding. For example, we’ll chat about nine things your nipples wish you knew about them! Confess – have you used cabbage leaves to help with engorged breasts? I did – although I chilled them first to provide some cooling relief.
But if you didn’t, aren’t or won’t breastfeed, don’t let that stop you from joining the party. Your nipples still need some attention. And Earth Mama Angel Baby’s certified vegan Natural Nipple Butter isn’t just for nipples. I love to use it on my elbows and feet to keep them smooth. I even use it on my husband’s elbows, although he doesn’t know if it Natural Nipple Butter. And it is free of phthalates, 1,4 dioxane and other not so nice ingredients. It is also free of lanolin and instead uses calendula extract.
Join us on February 17, 2010 at 10 pm Eastern time for a fabulous and educational #ecowed party. Be sure to leave a comment below to be eligible to win one of the absolutely fabulous prizes from Earth Mama Angel Baby:
- Earth Mama Angel Baby Breastfeeding Support Kit;
- Two (2) Natural Nipple Butters;
- Three (3) Milkmaid Teas;
- Two (2) Bosom Buddies; and
- One (1) Booby Tubes.
Not sure about Twitter parties? Learn more about the Twitter party and then join us using the #ecowed hashtag on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 10 pm Eastern.
Rock the Vote for Eat Cleaner Twitter Party – Learn About All Natural Food Wash

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To celebrate Eat Cleaner making it as a semi-finalist in INC.’s 2009 Newpreneur of the Year, Eat Cleaner is hosting a Twitter party tonight, Thursday, October 29, 2009, from 9 to 10 pm Eastern. Come help us rock the vote to get Eat Cleaner into the finalist round. Full disclosure – this is a sponsored Twitter party.
Why are we so excited about Eat Cleaner? Eat Cleaner is the only all-natural, tasteless and odorless food wash and wipes for produce, seafood and poultry. Eat Cleaner’s products are laboratory proven to remove over 99.9+ of Salmonella and E. coli from the surface of food. The products feature a blend of plant-based ingredients, including citric acid, sodium citrate, calcium ascorbate, sea salt and vegetable glycerin. The ingredients are Kosher-certified, in recyclable packaging, and the wipes are biodegradable.
Why does it matter? Consider this:
- According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, fresh manure used to fertilize vegetables can also contaminate them. Animal feces are the source of many of today’s life-threatening foodborne illnesses, particularly E.coli. EAT CLEANER™ thoroughly removes the soils and dirt residues that can carry these harmful pathogens. Even fruit with peels should be thoroughly cleaned, since those same fingers that touched the skin will be co-mingling with the inner flesh. Imagine getting your own crevices squeaky clean without a nice sudsy shower.
- Before your produce gets into your own two hands, it has traveled an average of 1,500 miles and touched about 20 other people’s grimy mitts. If you eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, but always peel them first, you may be missing out on a source of fiber and other nutrients. Playing it safe and washing thoroughly helps remove any unwanted residue. Even triple-washed bagged salad can be a pathogen playground, so giving them a good spray, soak and spin with the EAT CLEANER™ ‘3-S’ System is the clean way to go.
- Data from the USDA’s Pesticide Data Program (PDP) show 90 percent or more of conventionally produced apples, peaches, pears and strawberries have pesticide residues. Substances such as Azinphos methyl, a dangerous neurotoxin banned in Europe , is found on apples. There is growing scientific consensus that even very small doses of pesticides can adversely affect people, especially during the vulnerable periods of in utero and early childhood development when organ systems are maturing most quickly, when toxic defenses are least established, and when early programming of risks for chronic disease later in life takes place. The bottom line is many pesticides are water-resistant to help withstand the elements, so rinsing them under water just won’t get the job done.
- Edible wax is applied to trap moisture and keep produce fresh longer, but dirt and pesticide residues can get trapped underneath. Studies have found that American consumers are exposed to toxic chemicals known as persistent organic pollutants as many as 70 times a day. I don’t know about you but I’d rather pass on the wax.
Although our favorite is the 3X concentrate (save on packaging), the fresh produce wipes are perfect for travel and packing lunches.
So come and learn about this product and vote for Eat Cleaner too! The Twitter party is from 9 to 10 pm Eastern.
To win, leave a comment below and during the party, tweet with the hashtags #eatcleaner & #ecowed.
Earth Mama Angel Baby #EcoWed Twitter Party – Learn about PEG-100 Stearate

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Come join us from a fun #ecowed Twitter party with Earth Mama Angel Baby. We’ll be talking about what’s in our bath and beauty products, particularly PEG-100 Stearate. The party happens this Wednesday, September 23, 2009, from 10 to 11 pm Eastern. Follow @3greenangels to get in on the opportunity to win some prizes from Earth Mama Angel Baby.
Not familiar with Earth Mama Angel Baby? EMAB’s product line is the only line for babies and pregnant mamas to have scored all zeros on the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep cosmetic safety database.
Why is what we use on our skin important? Well, our skin is our largest organ, and much of what we apply to it is absorbed by our bodies and transferred to the rest of our body. For example, a study found that the concentration of hormone-disrupting phthalate metabolites in the urine of babies was directly related to the number of personal care and bath products applied to those babies.
At the Twitter party, we’ll be talking specifically about PEG-100 Stearate. What the heck is PEG-100 Stearate? Well, the PEG part of that description stands for polyethylene glycol. And, before we go on, PEG is not the same as ethylene glycol, found in antifreeze. PEG-100 Stearate is primarily used by the cosmetics and beauty care industry as an emollient (help to soften and lubricate skin), an emulsifier (help to mix oil and water), and a penetrant (help other ingredients penetrate skin). It is made by combining natural oils (often palm or coconut) with Stearic Acid to form a water-soluble ester. It can also be made as a synthetic polymer made by combining ethylene oxide and fatty acids.
The cosmetic industry maintains that PEG-100 Stearate is safe. But, PEGs, including PEG-100 Stearate, can contain harmful impurities. One potential impurity is ethylene oxide, known to increase the incidences of uterine and breast cancers and of leukemia and brain cancer according to the National Toxicology Program. Also, PEGs can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a known carcinogen amd PAHs, known to increase the risk of breast cancer; lead; iron; and arsenic. They also should not be used on broken or damaged skin.
So, before the party, go look at your products, particularly those used on your baby, and see which have PEG-100 Stearate. And then let’s talk more about what it means. See you Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 10 to 11 pm Eastern, using the hashtag #ecowed.
Want to join the party? You can – and it is free! Wednesday, September 23, 2009 from 10pm – 11pm EST! Join us every single Wednesday for lively eco-freindly discussions – hence #ecowed!
1. Get a Free Twitter account and make sure you’re following @3GreenAngels!
2. To RSVP, leave us a comment with your twitter URL here on this post by 6pm EST September 23, 2009.
3. Join us on Twitter using the #ecowed hashtag at the end of each tweet, that lets everyone track the conversation.
4. Try using Tweet Grid to follow along and make life easier.
At this Wednesday’s #ecowed Twitter party on November 18, 2009, we will tackle a very difficult subject – losing a baby, whether by miscarriage or at full term. The holiday season can be exceptionally difficult for those that have lost a baby. And trying to reach out and comfort those friends or family members can feel awkward and uncomfortable.


