Category Archives: Safe Things
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
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 purchasing some items as organic only. Tiny doses of pesticide can be toxic … Continue reading
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 water and half white distilled vinegar or soak a paper towel in vinegar … Continue reading
A Safer Bathroom
Let’s take a look at the bathroom. What is your shower curtain made of? Most homes use a vinyl shower curtain liner becuase let’s face it, it’s cheap and easy to replace right? But is it safe? The answer is no. It is not safe. That liner you’re using contains phthalates. What the heck are phthalates?! In simple terms it’s … Continue reading
The Many Uses of Vinegar, part III
Here we go again with this week’s installment of Vinegar uses. Vinaigrette Salad Dressing. Just mix 1 part distilled white vinegar to 4 parts oil and enjoy! Protect molded gelatin desserts and salads in the summer. Add one teaspoon of distilled white vinegar for each box of gelatin used to prevent your meal from melting in the summer heat. Sanitize … Continue reading
The Many Uses of Vinegar, part II
Vinegar is one the safest, easiest, most versatile items you can have in your home. You can mask that vinegar-y smell with a few drops of you favorite essential oil. This is the second part in a series of “The Many Uses of Vinegar”. Ready? Here we go… Uncracked Eggs. A tablespoon or two of white distilled vinegar added to … Continue reading
Are your kids in car seats?
I just learned that as of June 30th, the new law in Maryland is that any child under the age of 8 or 4’9″ must be in a booster. This is the recommended height and age and is law in some states and catching on in others. Do you know what your state’s law is? Check it out. I will … Continue reading
The Many Uses of Vinegar
What’s the best and safest cleaner for your home? Vinegar. You can use vinegar on just about anything. Stop buying those pricey, use specific cleaners and get a big ole bottle of vinegar. Hate the smell? Grab a bottle of your favorite essential oil. I like tea tree oil, lavender oil and sweet orange oil. This will be an ongoing … Continue reading
Product Review: Kaboost
My 18 month old ditched the high chair early on, okay so maybe it was more me that ditched it. I hated cleaning all those little nooks and crannies! She hated the booster, preferring to sit on the table instead. We’d start a meal with everyone seated and before long, she would wiggle free from the belt and climb onto … Continue reading
Naked Juice = no BPA!
One of my favorite things to do after an hour+ in the grocery store is to grab a Naked Juice blend on the way out. With all the BPA concerns, I started checking the bottles of everything I buy, including my favorite juice. I didn’t exactly panic when I saw the dreaded #7, how could such a wonderful company use … Continue reading