Do you have teens in your home along with a computer? Then you MUST watch this episode of Frontline- Growing Up Online. After you watch it, I HIGHLY recommend rewatching it with your older kids. My 12 and 14 (almost 15) year olds watched it last night. Many Internet experts agree with the kids. “Everyone is panicking about sexual predators online. … Continue reading
Is your teen safe online?
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Tagged K9 Web Protection, openDNS, PBS Frontline, teen safety online
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The Gluten Free burger is on the way!
I am so excited. The anticipation is killing me. In case you’ve been hiding under a gluten free rock, let me be the first to tell you, gluten free hamburger buns are on the way! And hot dog buns, but that’s, for whatever reason, less exciting. Hamburgers! Since going gluten free, there is one food I’ve not been able to … Continue reading
Posted in General, Gluten Free, Shopping
Tagged Gluten Free, hamburger, hot dog, Rudi's, Udi's
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Wednesday Image 3/30/2011
Courtesy of Maxistentialism
Buffalo Wild Wings semi-gluten free
Before hitting up a new restaurant, I like to search the internet and see what gluten free status might be. Often I run across older postings that may not be as up to date and then I have to go the trouble of contacting the restaurant and getting their official word. Why can’t they all just put it out there … Continue reading
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Tagged allergen list, buffalo wild wings, Gluten Free
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Lead in Reusable Bags
I’m sure you’ve at least seen the headlines regarding lead in reusable bags. I sat down today to blog about that, but I’ve sort of changed my mind. What I want to share first is the history of CCF, the Center for Consumer Freedom, the group that released these test results. According to Wikipedia: CCF was set up in 1995 … Continue reading
Easy Ways to go Green
These days, “going green” can cost you a fortune. It’s enough to make any mom think it’s impossible. Well, fortunately, there are ways you can green your lifestyle on a budget! Swapping things with friends, or even strangers, and buying used are the top and least expensive ways you can go green. Young kids won’t notice the difference between a … Continue reading
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Tagged clothing swap, craigslist, freecycle, going green
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Release Your Ingredient List!
If you sell a product for consumption or health & beauty use, I’m talking to you! Seriously. People have allergies. If you create a product, you need to disclose all ingredients used in your product. Easy. I don’t want your formula, I don’t want your recipe. I don’t care how much of something you use, I just want to know … Continue reading
Posted in General, Gluten Free, Health
Tagged allergens, allergy, disclose, gluten, ingredients, lavender, proprietary information
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