Bette Nesmith Graham, Mommy Bloggers and the NY Times

The NY Times may dismiss mommy bloggers, but like Bette Nesmith Graham, the inventor of liquid paper, it does so at its peril. Mommy bloggers are powerful.

Fallout from Industry Memo Seeking Pregnant Woman to Tout Bisphenol A

Yesterday I posted about the leaked meeting minutes from the canned food industry in which a young pregnant woman was identified as the “holy grail” to tout the benefits of bisphenol A (BPA). And then if that didn’t work, the industry was prepared to use fear to scare you to prevent the passage of legislation limiting the use of BPA. [...]

Ready to piss off a mom blogger? Seek a pregnant woman to consume BPA lined canned goods

Looking for a job? If you are pregnant, I’ve got one for you: WANTED: Young, pregnant mother to act as spokesperson. Must be willing to drink liquids and eat foods from metal canned foods and beverages. Must also execute full release and waiver for any and all birth defects or other harm suffered by fetus. Think I’m kidding? Unfortunately, I’m [...]