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...
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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...
Foogo vs. Funtainer
Thermos has a great line of stainless steel insulated drink containers. But why two, what's the difference and which is better? I purchased both so I could figure out the answer to those questions and what follows is a detailed reason why I choose Foogo. I must admit,...
Bad, bad Exxon
phthalates - plasticizers. They make hard plastic soft. They are bad, bad, bad for you health! Prolonged exposure could lead to health risks such as lung cancer, brain cancer, lymphomas, leukemia, and liver cirrhosis. Things we certainly wouldn't subject our children...
The Many Uses of Vinegar, part V
Tenderize Meat. Use distilled white vinegar in marinades or when cooking tough, inexpensive cuts of meat. Clean the floor. Mix 3 drops of dishwashing liquid with equal amounts of distilled white vinegar, alcohol and water. Spray your floors and use a wet mop. Remove...
Pesticides in Produce
We all know organic is best, but let's face it, it's expensive! If you're like me, you get organic when you can, often picking and choosing based on price. Well, that's about to change. Starting today, my produce purchases now have a ranking. I will definitely be...
Recipe: Potato and Carrot Soup
Complements of Seabreeze Organic Farm 4 potatoes, scrubbed (peeling optional) 6 to 8 small carrots, scrubbed 2 med. onions baby celery, 2 stems-chop leaves and stems 2 t Brittany sea salt 3 c boiling water 1-3/4 cups of saved water from the cooked vegetables 1 2/3...
The Many Uses of Vinegar, part IV
Unsticky That Pasta. Reduce the starch in your pasta by adding a dash of white distilled vinegar during cooking. Stop Ants. Distract ants by pouring white distilled vinegar in the area. Remove Water Lines in the Flower Vase. Either fill the vase with a mixture of half...
Recipe: Organic Cucumber Salad
Compliments of Whole Foods Market. 3 organic medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced very thin 1 small white organic onion, sliced very thin 2 teaspoons sea salt 2 tablespoons organic white or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh minced (or 1 teaspoon dried) organic dill...