Chemical runoff has now hit our fish. The non-profit Potomac Conservancy has found that more than 80 percent of the male bass in the Potomac River are producing eggs. The U.S. Geological Survey has tested and found the same in one third of the 111 sites it has tested,...
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Celiac Awareness Day
Today is Celiac Awareness Day. Take a moment today to learn more about Celiac and gluten intolerance. You might just find out that you are gluten intolerant. Do you feel yucky after that pasta dinner? Foggy headed, and exhausted much of the time? These things and more...
Allergens in GMOs?
I found this story on GlutenFreeville and had to take the time to pass it on. The European Food Safety Authority’s Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Panel believes it's possible that GMO foods could lead to food allergies. “It is possible that GM food and feed...
The Dangers of Radon
After two reports from friends in a neighboring county about radon, I decided research it and then test my own home. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is a radio-active gas that you can not see, smell or taste. Radon comes from the natural...
Sell More with Pretty Posts?
I recently ran across this site and decided to give it a try. I've been trying to sell an all terrain stroller for quite awhile on Craigslist. I've lowered the price several times. I've gotten several people interested, but no one follows through with the pick up....
Great Site for Free Education
Here's one for the homeschoolers! I know the homeschool budget is always small. Anything free that we can use for education is a great find. I recently ran across this site and I wanted to share it. FreelyEducate.com started as a Yahoo Group and grew to a full blown...
My favorite uses of Essential Oils
As I mentioned previously, I love essentail oils. They smell great and there are so many uses for several of them. Today I wanted to share some of my favorite uses for oils. First, Thieve's Oil Blend. This is something I mix and use often, as in daily. Thieve's is a...
Even the best fail at times
Ugh. I was truly enjoying this blog challenge and the commitment it forced me to make. I'm going to try my hardest to complete. But, there's always a but, I've run into a little problem. Gluten affects me. Aside from the gastro issues gluten causes, it wreaks havoc on...
Essentials Oils are great, but be careful!
I use essential oils for many things, but care MUST be taken. Most things you read will advise you to dilute your oils before use. Occasionally you might come across something telling you that Lavender is safe and can be used neat (undiluted). Wrong! No oil is safe...