I’ve been gradually making the switch to safer pots and pans. Nonstick finishes have come under fire in recent years due to the toxic fumes emitted when the cookware is exposed to high heat. Bye, bye Teflon, hello cast iron and stainless steel. About a year ago I was sent a Lodge 10-inch cast iron skillet ($14) for review and…
Green Home
Best Green Cleaning Products: What’s in My Kitchen
One question that I’m constantly asked is: “What green cleaning products do you use?” That’s a tough question to answer since I’m always testing out new and improved green cleaning products, but I’m going to give it shot. My overall advice when making the switch to green cleaning products is to replace products you’re currently using as…
Carpet Detective: My Hunt for a Chemical-Free Carpet
This piece was originally published over at Moms Clean Air Force. Air pollution is now the world’s largest single environmental health risk according to new estimates released by WHO, showing that in 2012 around 7 million people died — one in eight of total global deaths — as a result of air pollution. 4.3 million of those deaths were attributable…
Take the Pledge to Love Bulk Food
Walking up and down the bulk food aisle at your local supermarket can be somewhat intimidating and overwhelming. The sheer number of bins is mind-boggling and the choices are endless. Take your pick from bins of grains, cereals, dried fruits, nuts, spices or baking ingredients. Buying from the bulk bins at the grocery store is…
3 Benefits of Going Green (VIDEO)
It’s time for my newest video, The Benefits of Going Green! This is the fourth in a series of 5 videos filmed during my trip to New York City and produced by the amazing team over at Manilla. Each video covers some of the many ways we can all lead a greener life. If you missed the first video, 5 Simple Steps to a…
4 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips (VIDEO)
It’s time for my newest video, Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips! This is the second in a series of 5 videos filmed during my recent trip to New York City and produced by the amazing team over at Manilla. Each video covers some of the many ways we can all lead a greener life. If you missed my first video,…
How I Fought Fruit Flies and Won
I’m at war over here. A war with fruit flies. And I’m proud to say I’m winning. The piece that I’m struggling with is that there’s nothing that could possibly be causing these little buggers to multiply like wildfire. I know how they got here- there was ripe fruit on the counter. That piece makes…
