I am deeply saddened. I love my Sigg bottle. I use it constantly. Each of family members own a Sigg (except for the little one that lost hers). When the dangers of BPA hit the airwaves, Sigg and Kleen Kanteen were touted to be the best, safest water bottles. I...
My Blog
I don’t have a lot of time to write, but when I do find time and I feel it’s shareable, or when I just want to sound off, destress or get my thoughs out, this is where you’ll find it. This is my space to say what I want without interruption. Everyone needs a little of that.
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Fight the Flu
I'm compiling a list of things you can do to help get through the flu season. We all know that this year will be pretty bad, but there are things you can do to possibly make the season a bit more bearable for you and your family. This will be constantly changing and...
Swine Flu Vaccine – What You Need to Know!
I'm not a big fan of immunizations. I feel our kids are too over-immunized. Natural immunity is so much better! What ever happened to "Chicken Pox Parties"?! With kids headed back to school, there's a new vaccine being pushed, the H1N1 or Swine Flu Vaccine. Should you...
Win an Eco-Spa Getaway for you and a Friend!
Oh what fun this would be! Seventh Generation is hosting an Under the Sink giveaway. We all know a friend or two who hasn't made the switch to greener cleaners. In 250 words or less, tell Seventh Generation why that friend needs a green makeover. Include a picture if...
Gluten Free: Creamy Corn & Spinach Enchiladas in the Crockpot
Yummy! So, the family has decided to go gluten free and in our new quest, we are trying out tons of new recipes. One of my favorite sites is Stephanie O'Dea's A Year of Slowcooking Blog. Dinner tonight was soooo good! I made a few tweaks to it so I'll post my version,...
Gluten Free Safe ingredient list
Scott Adams over at Celiac.com has comprised a wonderful list of safe ingredients for those on a Gluten Free diet. This is a really long list, but well worth browsing over as you begin this new lifestyle. Click below to see the list. Acacia Gum Acesulfame K Acesulfame...
Hidden Gluten List
Scott Adams over at Celiac.com has comprised a wonderful list of hidden items that contain gluten. The first part of the list is ingredients to avoid. The second part of the list contains ingredients that may or may not contain gluten depending upon they way they were...
Gluten-Free: Berry Cobbler
Last weekend we picked up some berries from the Amish Farmer's Market. I had the intention of making berry cobbler with them and then on a whim, decided to go gluten free. I frantically searched the internet for a quick and easy recipe last night as these berries...
Keep ’em Busy Non-Toxic Finger Paint
We're on a school break and while the kids are getting along, I wanted them outside. No amount of telling them to go out was doing it! They kept finding things to do inside, which goes quite against my efforts to clean. Somehow, the idea of paint came across my mind...