Today, people all over the world are celebrating World Environment Day. It’s an opportunity to reevaluate the impact each of us has on the environment and decide to make wiser, more conscientious choices regarding the place we all call home. This year, the theme is...
Read More* Are Your Pots And Pans Poisoning You? * Like penicillin, Coca-Cola’s secret recipe, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, the discovery of Teflon’s nonstick powers was a total and complete accident. Back in 1938, a chemist was trying to concoct freezing agents when he and his associates quickly recognized that...
Read MoreIs one of your family members infected with celiac disease or any gluten intolerance? Are you fond of eating foods rich in gluten protein? If both stands are affirmative, then there has got to be a way to avoid cross-contamination. Cross-contamination happens when your gluten-containing...
Read MoreDealing with Springtime Allergies My sister jokes that she is “allergic to the spring season” because once the weather begins to change; she gets overwhelmed with all the signs of terrible allergies – constant sneezing, runny nose, headaches, watery eyes, chapped lips and overall discomfort. I...
Read MoreKeeping Your Fireplace Clean This winter has felt so cold and with the rising costs of in-home heating, my fireplace has gotten a lot of use. However, I have been noticing soot buildup and the area around the fireplace could definitely use a bit of cleaning. [caption...
Read MoreDangers of Fabric Softeners/Dryer Sheets I read a startling and shocking article that posed the question as to whether fabric softeners laced with chemicals contribute to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). According to Dr. Ron Harper, of the UCLA Medical School Brain Research Institute, he believes...
Read MoreClean Your Glass and Windows Without Toxic Ammonia [caption id="attachment_8409" align="alignleft" width="397"] Clean Your Glass and Windows Without Toxic Ammonia[/caption] There's nothing more frustrating than cloudy streak-ridden windows and mirrors, especially after you've just cleaned them. And though you might be urged to wash those windows again,...
Read MorePrevention and maintenance is the best way to care for your mattress. However, what happens when your mattress gets dirty? How do you prevent dust mites and other allergens from interfering with your rest? What routine maintenance does a mattress need? Maintaining a mattress requires...
Read MoreBeing a parent and eco-friendly at the same time can be quite a challenge, especially with less spare time on your hands. But even small changes in your lifestyle can help the planet. Cooking, for example, is one area of your life where you can...
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