Archive for November, 2008
Melamine in infant formula?
All right moms and dads. The news that melamine has been found in US baby formulas was indeed disturbing. But how worried should you really be? When you compare it with September’s news about infants in China getting sick and some dying from melamine-tainted formula, it seems grim. But the fact is, the problem here [...]
Freedom Gardens – grow your own!
I just came across this site, and what actually drew me in was the 1950s communist style illustration of happy workers headed off with their hoes and rakes, with a backdrop of a suburban neighborhood. Something about the illustration and the propaganda-esque name (”Freedom Gardens”) put me off a little to start with. But maybe [...]
Do you do iTunes?
I was way behind on technology until my birthday a few days ago, when I was given a gorgeous pink iPod nano with video (Wow!). Since I got it I delved into iTunes and found all sorts of things I’ve been missing. Did you know that you can learn Japanese, watch a Broadway show, and [...]
‘Microwave Safe’ Plastics Leach Bisphenol A
Click below to see why microwave safe products aren’t so microwave safe.
‘Microwave Safe’ Plastics Leach Bisphenol A – thedailygreen.com
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All about enzymes
I’ve seen a whole lot of ‘enzyme’ cleaners lately – laundry detergents, kitchen cleaners, bathroom cleaners, hardwood cleaners. It seems like they’re all invading my path all of a sudden. They sure sound nice – kind of sciencey, but a little zany and green too. Enzyme. I just like to say it. But is it [...]
Careful with your mirrors!
Did you know that vinegar (or water or other liquids) can damage the finish on your mirrors? The delicate spot is the edges where the mirrored finish hits the black edges. That area is susceptible to water damage, so be careful when you’re cleaning mirrors not to let water or vinegar or anything else sit [...]
Home remedies: Honey for a cough
Studies have shown honey to be more effective to treat a cough than OTC cough medicines. When I first saw the report last year I wondered how I’d get honey into my kids – would they really lick super-sweet honey off a spoon? Mine are too young to stir it into hot water as some [...]
As promised – my favorite bread
A few days ago I named my breadmaker as one of my favorite things and promised to share with you my favorite bread recipe. It’s nothing sophisticated, but the bread is moist and flavorful, but also crusty and substantial. Mmm…
Ingredients:
3 cups flour (I use 2 C. whole wheat flour + 1 C. bread flour or [...]
Mylicon drops recalled
Parents of infants take note! The Mylicon drops so many of us use to soothe our babies when their tummies are upset have been recalled. There’s a possibility that they could contain metal fragments from the manufacturing process. Click here for more information about the recall. It effects only the non-staining (”good”) drops that are [...]
Home made laundry detergent!
We found this great post on making your own laundry detergent over at Cozgroovy – they’re a green maid service just like we are, but they’re up in snow country (cheese country?) Wisconsin.
Has anyone ever tried this? It looks like it might be fun!
