In honor of Thanksgiving and to thank you for being such a wonderful community I have something very special for you. I’m giving away a Clipso Pressure Cooker by T-fal and a Kitchen Handy by Zabada (value $130)! The Clipso Pressure Cooker by T-fal The T-fal Clipso is a 6.3 QT. stainless steel pressure cooker. Not only is…
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The Importance of the Family Dinner
This post represents a compensated editorial partnership with The Family Dinner Project. All storytelling and opinions are, of course, my own. When my kids were small having a family dinner was no big deal. It was easy. There wasn’t any arranging needed. Back then our dinner hour was on the early side- anywhere between 5:30 and 6:30…
5 Tips for Avoiding GMOs at the Supermarket
As much as I would love to head to the supermarket once each week, no such luck. With three growing boys to feed the fridge looks pretty empty almost immediately after it’s been filled. When I head to the supermarket I tend to stand in the aisles reading labels. Yes, I’m THAT woman. And I…
Salon Workers are Exposed to Nasty Toxic Chemicals
Salons can be a pretty hazardous place to work given that many harmful chemicals can be found in salon products. I’m always reminded of this every time I walk into a salon for a haircut. The overwhelming smell from the products literally stops me in my tracks. Imagine the predominantly female workforce in hair and…
Why You Should Never Put Plastic in the Dishwasher
Have you ever accidentally opened your dishwasher in the middle of a cycle? It’s like an instant facial. The steam and heat emitted are enough to make you jump back and close the door quickly. The water is hot so your dishes are cleaned with minimal elbow grease. Did you know the water must be at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit…
Softcup Menstrual Cup Review
Disclaimer: This post was created in partnership with Softcup. I did receive compensation. All opinions are my own. Softcup has come in and out of my life over the past few years and I have to admit that I’m glad it’s back again. Softcup is a menstrual cup. Never heard of a menstrual cup? Softcup is a…
Mom Detective on the Soccer Field: Is Artificial Turf Toxic?
This post was originally published at Moms Clean Air Force It’s another gray, rainy day in New England and in a few short hours I’ll be driving a car filled with energetic young children to one of their four weekly soccer practices on a synthetic turf field. Unless thunder and lightening kick in their practice will go on,…
