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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

What the heck is this and why should I avoid it? We keep hearing SLS and that it's bad, avoid it. But why? Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, and it's relative Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), is the chemical that causing the foaming action in soaps, shampoos and anywhere else you...

The Many Uses of Vinegar, part VI

Substitute for Ketchup. Be like the British and try cider or malt white distilled vinegar on fish and other fried foods. Give Birds a Cleaner Bath. Scrub bird baths with diluted white distilled vinegar and rinse well. Cloudy Glassware. Soak a cloth in white distilled...

Eco-Friendly Fundraising

For the past few days I have been on the lookout. My son's soccer team needs money for tournaments and things and I was thinking a fundraiser would be an excellent idea. I get tired of the same old fundraisers all the time and my kids aren't even in school. What I...

Europe moves to eliminate food dyes

For many years I have attributed my older son's behaviour issues to red food dye. Have you any idea how HARD it is to avoid red dye? It's really hard to find replacements of some favorite items. "In September 2007, a UK study reported children behaved impulsively and...