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
Buffalo Wild Wings semi-gluten free
Posted in General, Gluten Free
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
Posted in General, Helpful Sites, Shopping
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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Quaker Oats and Tiger Balm Gluten status
Quite an interesting combination, no?! I thought it’d be nice to document my company inquiries here for others. My kids love their Quaker instant oatmeal in the morning. Last week, I actually wanted to join them, but then thought better of it. I made the right decision. I contacted Quaker to ask about the gluten status of their oats. Oats … Continue reading
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Tagged Gluten Free, lavender, quaker oats, tiger balm
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McDonald’s Happy Meal hamburgers won’t Decompose
You keep seeing the stories and videos everywhere these days, why won’t the McDonald’s meal go moldy? There’s more to it than just chemicals and McDonald’s. I’m seeing a possible science experiment here LOL So why don’t fast food burgers and fries decompose in the first place? The knee-jerk answer is often thought to be, “Well they must be made … Continue reading
October is Non-GMO month
Well, that’s what happens when I get busy, I miss the emails. I totally missed Non-GMO Day, but it’s not too late to experience Non-GMO Month! What are GMOs? GMOs are genetically modified organisms. It’s like taking part of one thing and combining it with another item. Kind of like forced crossbreading. Are GMOs safe for you? Not at all. … Continue reading
Join Amazon Mom for discounts and free 2-day shipping!
[field name=amazoniframe] This is great for every mom! You’re basically getting Amazon Prime for free! Just answer a few questions about your family. You’ll get 30% off diapers and wipes, an extra 15% off subscribe and save items and the free shipping. The shipping deal is only for the first three months, but you can extend it (for free) by … Continue reading
Corn Sugar IS HFCS!
Seems a trend nowadays to rename a product. Look at Comcast, er, Xfinity. Things aren’t going well, change your name and rebrand. Same poor great service (yeah right), new name. Nothing has changed. And so goes HFCS. With all the bad news and the movements to eliminate High Fructose Corn Syrup, the Corn Refiners Association had to do something. Enter … Continue reading
Pinwheels for Peace
Imagine pinwheels whirling all over the world, in every country. You’ve got Whirled Peace. Join the Pinwheels for Peace project on the International Day of Peace, September 21. Pinwheels for Peace was started in 2005 by two art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan. The idea started as a way for their students to express what was going in the … Continue reading
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Tagged International Peace Day, Pinwheels for Peace
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