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Living Wisdom is the magazine of the Australian Vaccination Network. Published quarterly, the magazine covers health, environment, and family topics. In Issue 7 (winter 2010):

• Nicola Roxon - failing our children'
• A Voice for the Vaccine Injured
• From Runny Noses to Nappy Rash - an ayurvedic approach to childhood imbalances
• Free range pigs - healthier and happier
• Gardasil vaccine - don't mess with the "Little Women"
• Should I Vaccinate My Child?
• The marvellous health benefits of selenium

plus more...

Tread gently, parent passionately. Barefoot magazine is a new Australian quarterly. Printed on thick, quality 100% post consumer waste recycled paper using vegetable inks. A one year subscription includes four issues delivered to your door, saving $1.80 compared to buying four individual issues - plus you'll probably receive your copies at home before they arrive in my store! Issues are published for Summer (1 December), Autumn (1 March), Winter (1 June), and Spring (1 September). Choose whether you'd like your subscription to start with the current issue, or the next issue.

Look at the ingredient list on your favourite shampoo, baby's nappy rash cream, or a fruit-filled breakfast bar. You might see chemical names such as Cocamide DEA, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Methylisothiazolinon, and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Where do these chemicals come from, and what do they do to our bodies?

Tread gently, parent passionately. Barefoot magazine is a new Australian quarterly. Printed on thick, quality 100% post consumer waste recycled paper using vegetable inks. In the Spring 2010 issue:

Peppermint is Australia's first and only eco-fashion mag. Printed on 100% recycled paper, 35c from the cover price of each issue goes to Oxfam Australia. Every page of this mag is lovely to look at - a great coffee-table read that won't date like other fashion mags do.

The cover of issue #5 - a special love and weddings issue - features Renee Anne, artist and founder of {twinset} online vintage store.

Plus:

Simple, effective and chemical-free alternative for creating a healthier home environment. Whether you're on a budget, looking for environmentally friendly cleaners, or want to use cleaners that are safer around your children, this book has all the answers. Many of her recipes contain things you'll find in the pantry cupboard. Solve problems like carpet stains, streak-free window cleaning, making your own beauty treatments, and getting gum out of hair (am reading up on this in preparation for my oldest child starting primary school).

Tummy 2 Tummy is an instruction DVD for babywearing. It is non-product-specific, and covers ring slings, wraps, mei tais, and pouches.

There's over 2.5 hours of footage, with over 50 positions to suit beginners to advanced babywearers, newborns to toddlers, choosing and using a sling and trouble-shooting. The DVD allows you to jump to the section you're interested in.

Watch online video samples on YouTube or at www.tummy2tummy.com

"I hope that this book can be a stepping stone on your personal journey to a sustainable future. We have no time to waste. I encourage you to begin walking with a lighter footprint today." - Angela Crocombe

By Bill Statham. This paperback fourth edition is perfectly sized to keep in your handbag as a handy reference while shopping. Over 400 entries covers additives and ingredients in foods, cosmetics, and personal care products.