New dishes

Going along with my goal to decrease the use of plastics in my home I bought some new dishes at a local thrift store. Minus the small dish that Evan was eating out of at the time I took this picture all of these dishes cost $11.90. I really like the square plates with the turned up edge. They will work great for the little kids. I am going to keep my eye out for some glass bowls now.

To use plastics with BPA or not? That is the question of the day.

Well, ever since I heard about BPA and it's dangers I made sure not to use plastics that contained it for my my toddlers and my new baby. Now I think I am going to take it a bit further. I am considering getting rid of all questionable plastics in the house. I want to get more stainless steel and glass cups for the kids. All of the cheap old bowls and plates that I know contain BPA are going out the window! Because BPA acts like a hormone (estrogen) I am concerned how it effects me and my daughters. I am worried about the males in my home too. I had rather be safe than sorry so I am getting rid of all the old cups and dishes. I came across a great post today about the effects of BPA today on a blog I follow, Baby Dust Diaries. It just got me thinking again. I guess I am off to the store for some new everyday dishes.