Nascar Goes Green

I don't know why I like Nascar, but I do. Must have something to do with that race fan husband of mine. The most un-eco-friendly sport and yet, fascinating at the same time. Go figure. I was surprised to read about Pocono Raceway's new solar farm. The project began a...

PVC-Free School Supplies

It's almost time for the new school year. Whether you're sending your little ones off to school or schooling at home (like me!), it's time to stock up on all those wonderful things that will need to be replaced in a few months. You know, the school supplies. PVC is...

The BEST gluten free bread!

Yum. There are no words to describe the wonderful, and easy, bread. I have tried so many recipes for bread in my first year of being gluten free, but this is one that I keep coming back to again and again. There are several bread mixes out there from Bob's Red Mill to...

Beware the Flu Vaccine

It's coming. Flu season. Along with it comes that dreaded flu vaccine. Last year we heard all about how horrible the flu season was, how limited the vaccine supply was, but did you know that only 90 million of the available 162 million H1N1 doses were given out? Does...

Battle the sun burn!

This time of year I hear the same things over and over again. "Forgot the sunscreen and now I'm a lobster." "Spent the entire day at the beach and I'm completely sunburned." "Ow, this sunburn hurts!" I'm the type of person that burns easily. No matter what sunscreen I...