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FDA Changes Rules for Sunscreen

When I was a kid, I don’t remember having sunscreen. Oh, we had tanning oil, so I could try to cook my skin and make it a deep brown like my friends (that never worked). Today, most parents don’t send their children outside unless they are slathered in sunscreen. But, the labeling has gotten confusing. It’s like the manufacturers thought “If SPF 30 sounds good, let’s release SPF 100!” Some are waterproof, some say “broad spectrum” – what does it all mean? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finally decided to put some rules on what manufacturers can and can’t … Continue reading →

Sunscreen Dump

Tis the season to clean out the medicine cabinet. Well, at least in my home. End of the summer sales on things like sunscreen, band-aids, and topical ointments serve as the impetus for my annual cleaning. However, this year I’m being extra careful about replacing my old sunscreens with the ones on clearance. A few weeks ago I received an email about sunscreen hazards. According to the Environmental Working Group, some sunscreens can be harmful to your health. The group maintains that the majority of sunscreens on the market shouldn’t be used on adults or children because they contain two … Continue reading →

The Kid Who REALLY Didn’t Want to Go to Church

I wonder what it says about me that I envy other parents while I’m in church? Given that envy is a sin, you’d think I would be able to curb the green-eyed monster while attending Mass. You’d think. But alas, I can’t help but look on in awe at the families with six, seven, and eight kids (under the age of 10), who sit like little angels in our church’s long wooden pews while my kid crawls over and around me as though someone just dumped a bunch of fire ants in her underwear. Actually, I should give my preschooler … Continue reading →