Wednesday – February 8, 2023 People ask me about toasters and other appliances all of the time. I hate appliances. As you can see with all of the KitchenAid nonsense – there are so many variables and most appliances test positive for at least some toxicants in at least one component (usually at least Antimony…
Thursday – February 2, 2023 I recently bought these for my kiddos (they are older teenagers – although I was first given one by my father when I was 8 or 9 years old.) I have 100% confidence in the name-brand knives (from this brand specifically) being Lead-free (with the only concern / exception being…
For those new to the Lead Safe Mama website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Tamara owns and runs Lead Safe Mama,…
Monday — December 19, 2022 I don’t actually own one of these glass butter dishes at the moment (I’ve personally [again!] sworn off dairy as of this week since it makes it hard for me to breathe/makes me cough even in trace amounts!), but I have put some selections below from two brands I trust….
Sunday – December 18, 2022 Today’s Lead-free thing (that I own and use – in my son’s art area actually!) aflink: https://amzn.to/3jfset3 To see ALL of these recent posts with suggestions of Lead-free things for your family (things I own and use with my family) click the “Bought for my Family” keyword tag at the…
Saturday – December 17, 2022 Today’s Lead-free thing (that I own and use in my kitchen) aflink: https://amzn.to/3uZacxC To see ALL of these recent posts with suggestions of Lead-free things for your family (things I own and use with my family) click the “Bought for my Family” keyword tag at the top of any of…
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Friday – December 16, 2022 My kids love science…and one aspect of their love for science is that they really love collecting “specimens” when we travel — which they bring home for subsequent examination, evaluation & analysis; cataloguing & archiving! Currently, Charlie and Avi are enjoying collecting sand and water samples from the various habitats they…
Tuesday – December 13, 2022 I love this one – but don’t own it personally (yet). Will probably buy it some day (when I have my kitchen back together!) https://amzn.to/3HySmcv To see ALL of these recent posts with suggestions of Lead-free things for your family (things I own and use with my family) click the…
Tuesday – December 13, 2022 My husband’s favorite glass measuring cup (& Juicer): https://amzn.to/3Pt1a5E To see ALL of these recent posts with suggestions of Lead-free things for your family (things I own and use with my family) click the “Bought for my Family” keyword tag at the top of any of these posts and a…
Tuesday – December 13, 2022 On Sale Today… My favorite Loaf Pans! $19.67 for a set of two. https://amzn.to/3PsSb4b To see ALL of these recent posts with suggestions of Lead-free things for your family (things I own and use with my family) click the “Bought for my Family” keyword tag at the top of any…
Saturay – December 10, 2022 One of my husband’s favorite Lead-free purchases: https://amzn.to/3iTAMWl (aflink) on sale today with a 7% discount (or clippable online coupon.) Full test results for this product can be found on this link. Amazon links are affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on one of my links I may…
For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method…
Thursday – December 8, 2022 My favorite Lead-free drinking glasses are on sale today (for 9% off when you purchase a set of 6). Aflink: https://amzn.to/3iy7nR9 Amazon links are affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on one of my links I may receive a small percentage of what you spend at no extra…
Wednesday – December 7, 2022 My favorite Lead-free mixing bowl set – only $17.84 today on Amazon. Aflink: https://amzn.to/3HeWXAn Amazon links are affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on one of my links I may receive a small percentage of what you spend at no extra cost to you!.
Tuesday – December 6, 2022 My favorite Lead-free glass juice pitcher is on sale today! (30% off!). Here’s the Lead Safe Mama, LLC affiliate link for this pitcher: https://amzn.to/3Hf75cj Amazon links are affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on one of my links I may receive a small percentage of what you spend…
July 19, 2022 – Tuesday We bought this at a local deli (Flying Elephants) in their gift section. My son absolutely loves this both as a bouncy “ball’ and as a gag. Every time you throw it it bounces off in a different direction (because it is not round) and it really looks and feels…
Tuesday – July 5, 2022 This (the dictionary pictured) is Charlie’s big splurge birthday present this year (for his 14th birthday). He was SO excited to get this in the mail today (aflink: https://amzn.to/3P3KAYv) He loves words, vocabulary, word games, and is excited to become a better speller. He also has communicated that he 100%…
May 2, 2022 – Monday Things don’t get added to the “Tamara’s Favorite Things” list lightly. This list ONLY includes my ACTUAL favorite things that I use often (and sometimes every day) in my home and with my family. Below is the latest addition to the “Tamara’s Favorite Things” list. Click here to see more…
Tuesday – April 26, 2022 Hair brushes like this are the only kind that work for my kids (we all have long, very thick hair!) I have tried all of the gimmicky ones (that are supposed to be good for tangles) and all of the different more expensive / fancy ones — and these are…
Published: March 10, 2022 – Thursday I’m going to start this post with all of the things we bought to create this opportunity for Charlie, and I will follow up with the “story” about how this seemingly small (and unlikely) thing has made a huge difference in Charlie’s life! Here’s everything you need to buy…
Tamara’s Favorite Things February 22, 2022 – Tuesday Yet another example showing that “Lead-free” does not mean “expensive”! We have had one of this style of soap dish in (actual) stainless steel in our shower for years now, and I really love the design and function of it because after the kids shower I can…
February 10, 2022 – Thursday Looking for an AMaZing Valentine’s gift? Check out my friend’s beautiful offerings! Adriana’s a wonderful artist — whose chosen media for expression happens to be soap! She may not be able to get them to you in time for Valentine’s Day – since it is already February 10th! – but her soaps…
A new addition to the official “Tamara’s Favorite Things” list – socks February 8, 2022 – Tuesday Socks are a complicated conversation in this house – with so many different opinions and sensory issues (due to disabilities) on top of the need for warmth and comfort. These are the socks we have bought for several…
Tamara’s Favorite Things Lead Safe Mama’s Favorite Things I am working on a “Tamara’s Favorite Things” list (a la “Oprah’s Favorite Things”, only better — better because these are safer-choices/non-toxic, inexpensive, useful and wonderful Lead-free things that I actually personally use and love*.) I bet that Oprah doesn’t personally use all of the things on her…