Monthly Archives: August 2010
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 could contain proteins which may cause food allergies in both people and animals. Because of … Continue reading
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 breakdown of uranium. It is a single atom gas that can penetrate … Continue reading
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. Irritating. Pretty Posts provides layouts for Craigslists, Ebay and other classified ads networks. … Continue reading
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 blog in just over 2 years. You’ll find links to free … Continue reading
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 blend of clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary. There … Continue reading
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 my brain. My memory gets foggy. Simple things become difficult and … Continue reading
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 undiluted. Lavender is great for calming. It’s an anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, bactericide. It’s … Continue reading
Mushroom-Based Packaging better than Styrofoam
This is just so cool! I see it’s been around for awhile, but this is the first time I’ve seen it. Ecovative Design uses mushroom fibers grown on waste like cotton seed, wood fiber and buckwheat hulls to create EcoCradle packaging and Greensulate insulation. Their current process uses only one-tenth of the energy needed to create foam packaging. That in … Continue reading
MOM’s Organic Market Rocks!
On a recent outing, I wanted to pick up some Udi’s bagels, but was no where near Whole Foods. I remembered that a new MOM’s Organic Market had opened near the area I was in and thought I’d stop in and take a chance to see if they carried Udi’s. Let’s just say I was pleasantly surprised. I entered the … Continue reading