Monthly Archives: July 2008
House (now Senate!) Passes Ban on Lead in Toys
Yay!! (The bill was passed 424-1) Now onto the Senate it goes, where it could possibly pass before the end of this week and the August recess. The president opposes the bill, but has not threatened a veto. Would he really veto it? These are our CHILDREN we’re talking about here, what’s to oppose?! Children are priceless. The bill calls … Continue reading
Recipe: Grilled Corn with Chili Lime Butter
Compliments of Whole Foods Market Chili lime butter adds a delicious finishing touch to grilled corn on the cob. Perfect to accompany any barbecue gathering, large or small. The butter can be flavored one day ahead and then brought to room temperature before serving. Serves 6 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon grated lime … Continue reading
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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 expect to see suds. Both are esters of sulfuric acid. These chemicals … Continue reading
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 vinegar and wrap it around the inside and outside of a glass. Allow to sit … Continue reading
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 want is an eco-friendly, environmentally concious, green fundraiser. … Continue reading
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 lost concentration after consuming a drink containing additives.” A group has asked … Continue reading
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, the designs on the Funtainer are just plain cute and fun. Hello … Continue reading
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 to! Enter the Toy Safety Bill. The Senate has vote to ban phthalates from children’s toys. The House, however, … Continue reading
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 mildew, grime and scum. Spray the ickies in your tub with straight white distilled vinegar and … Continue reading