Author Archives: Kris Underwood

Yea, Exxon! Way To Think Of The Kids!

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Kris Underwood

From MomsRising.org: As if the price of gas wasn’t bad enough, now Exxon Mobil is aggressively lobbying to defeat our efforts to ban phthalates, a toxic chemical, from kids’ toys.

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The Maternal Is Political

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Kris Underwood

The Maternal Is Political: Women Writers at the Intersection of Motherhood & Social Change Edited by Shari MacDonald Strong Seal Press 352 pgs, $15.95 ISBN: 1-58005-243-6 Something definitely changes when you become MOTHER. Besides all the physical,emotional and mental aspects; … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy, Family, Government, Politics, Women | 3 Comments

CNN’s Moms Take on Motherhood and Journalism

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Kris Underwood

 How DO they do it? With the comforts of nannies, housekeepers and a decent income? I just wanted everyone to check out this post on CNN. Read the comments.

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A Call To Action: Breastfeeding Isn’t A Crime

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Kris Underwood

 I got this in my mailbox this morning. Read the Breastfeeding Promotion Act, read Kristen Kelly’s story, then go and sign the petition to get it going. Really, I find it disheartening that this Act is even being considered on … Continue reading →

Posted in Breastfeeding, Call to Action, Women | 1 Comment

The Bank Brat Commercial From Nationwide Insurance

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Kris Underwood

Has anyone seen the Nationwide Insurance ‘Bank Brat’ commercial? If not, click on that link and tell me what you think. If so, skip the link if you’d like, and leave a comment. Does it not seem a subtle cut … Continue reading →

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U.S. Outsourcing Passports?

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Kris Underwood

What will they think of next? Outsourcing national security? Wait, haven’t they already… Check it out here.

Posted in Government | 1 Comment

Article On Pamela Paul’s book Parents, Inc.

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Kris Underwood

There’s a great article/interview with Pamela Paul at the Campaign for Commercial  Free Children website. She has a new book out (due out next Tuesday) called  Parents, Inc.  that takes a look at the over-commercialization of parenting and babyhood. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Children | 2 Comments

The Business of Being Born

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Kris Underwood

I just wanted to make everyone aware (if you aren’t already) of The Business of Being Born The trailer itself is amazing. That link will take you to the site of The Business of Being Born and you’ll be able … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Women | 2 Comments

They’re All A-Twitter

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Kris Underwood

Clinton and Obama are Twitter-bugs. Yep. They both have accounts with Twitter-the social network that asks ‘What are you doing?’ and allows you to follow or be followed. Check out their profiles: Obama has over 6, 000 followers-and is Following … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 3 Comments

Artificial Sweeteners-How Can Anyone Say They’re Safe With A Straight Face?

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Kris Underwood

This is a topic I have discussed before-with much more vehemence-and I feel the need to revisit it.   We all know artificial sweeteners are Evil. Why do we continue to consume them? Also-why can’t I just have a piece … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Safety, Toxins and Chemicals, WTF? | 9 Comments