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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Free Lunch Sack from Annie’s
I just ran across this cute little freebie! Purchase two Anni’s products between 7/15 and 10/31, 2010 and get a free reusable and waste-free lunch sack! Annie’s has teamed up with Kids Konserve to help eliminate trash in public schools. The bag is made with 100% recycled cotton and printed with vegetable-based inks. School lunches create an excess of 3.5 … Continue reading
Male Fish are becoming Female
Chemical runoff has now hit our fish. The non-profit Potomac Conservancy has found that more than 80 percent of the male bass in the Potomac River are producing eggs. The U.S. Geological Survey has tested and found the same in one third of the 111 sites it has tested, including the Mississippi River and the Rio Grande. At least 16 … Continue reading
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Tagged chemical runoff, intersex fish, potomac river, watershed pollution
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Celiac Awareness Day
Today is Celiac Awareness Day. Take a moment today to learn more about Celiac and gluten intolerance. You might just find out that you are gluten intolerant. Do you feel yucky after that pasta dinner? Foggy headed, and exhausted much of the time? These things and more can point to a gluten intolerance. Celiac or gluten intolerance can begin at … Continue reading
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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