Stuff We Found Today - 04.17.10

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Family, Kids & Health Stuff

• Get anti antibacterials, urges NRDC - (Mother Nature Network) "U.S. consumers spend nearly $1 billion a year on antibacterial products that aren't necessary -- and could be dangerous, according to the NRDC."
• Precocious Girls and Dumb Boys: Are Phthalates to Blame? - (Change.org) According to a recent study: "The more phthalates children are exposed to, the more likely girls are to experience early-onset puberty, and the more likely boys are to have a couple of points shaved off their IQs."
• Carboard Cat Playhouses Amuse Kids & Kitties - (Inhabitots) Kitschy and funny, these will probably amuse you too.

Food Stuff

• RECIPE: Double Chocolate Love Cake - (The GirlieGirl Army) Mmmm.... this vegan choco cake recipe sounds delish! Of course, use Fair Trade cocoa powder and chocolate. We also suggest substituting the 2 Tbl of water in the "glaze" with coconut milk for a creamier topping.
• Monsanto GM-corn harvest fails massively in South Africa - (Digital Journal)

Home Stuff

• Healthy Home Checklist - (Environmental Working Group) Great way to start eliminating toxic stuff from your home.
• Light Form: Gorgeous Wood Wall Panels Flip Up to Reveal Light - (Inhabitat) Very cool and creative!

Beauty & Fashion Stuff

• Eco-Friendly, Cruelty-Free, and Chic Gowns... Just In Time For Wedding Season! - (The GirlieGirl Army) Seriously gorgeous gowns!
• Gown Made From Recycle M7M Wrappers Fronts TerraCycle Pop-Up Shop - (Ecouterre)
• Argan Oil: Your Natural Fountain of Youth - (Your Daily Thread) Hmmm... maybe worth a try... organic brands recommended in this post.

Tech & Science Stuff

• Table Lamp Powered Completely by Tomatoes - (Inhabitat) For real!!

Nature & Environment Stuff

• Ladybug love is in the air - (Mother Nature Network) "The Lost Ladybug Project recruits school children to bring the bug back from extinction." Cool!
• NYC's $220 Million Governors Island Park Unveiled - (Inhabitat) "...comes complete with flowering terraces, boardwalks, marshland, a hammock grove, mountainscapes and newly-found stunning views of the Manhattan skyline."
• Grape friends: 10 Amazing Purple Animals - (WebEcoist) Just some neat animal pics...

Arts, Entertainment & Travel Stuff

• Play Tarzan & Jane? 12 Exotic Treehouse Eco-Vacations - (WebEcoist) Cool... vacation anyone??
• National park fees to be waived April 17-25 - (Mother Nature Network) Take the kiddies and head to the park this week!

International Stuff

• Taipei EcoArk Pavilion made from 1.5 Million POLLI_bricks - (Inhabitat) "...features walls made entirely out of plastic bottles and it’s built to withstand earthquakes and hurricanes."

Political, Social & Economy Stuff

• FLOTUS' first solo overseas trip | Mexico - (Obama Pics Daily) Just 'cuz we think she's cool, gorgeous and just plain AWESOME!! Love the pic of her jumping with the kids!

Other Random Cool Stuff

• How to Recycle... Everything - (Care 2 Healthy & Green Living)
• Breaking News: Wind Spill in the Atlantic Ocean! (cartoon) - (Wend Magazine) Haha!
• The dirty dozen: 12 products you should avoid - (Mother Nature Network) A good reminder list.
• 40 Earth Day deals - (Mother Nature Network) "Coupon Sherpa has compiled 40 deals and programs different companies and organizations are offering in honor of Earth Day. There’s a little something for everyone here."