Over a year ago I joined thousands of others and wrote a letter to Macy’s letting them know that I was concerned about toxic chemicals that may be in products they were selling. I was especially concerned about toxic flame retardants, which are common in upholstered furniture. Flame retardants are bad news. They’ve been linked to cancer,…
Healthy Living
Personal Care Products: An Honest Look at What’s in My Shower
Over the years I’ve been asked many times about which personal care products I use. As a fun way to share, I thought I would give you a sneak peek into some of the products currently in my shower. We all know the personal care products marketplace is constantly changing and the marketplace is extremely confusing…
My Search for a Safe Mattress: Sleep on Latex Review
Over the years I never gave much thought to mattresses. It was a place to rest our heads at night, with comfort being the prevailing factor. They were purchased on an as-needed basis. And then I had a revelation. There’s so much more than comfort that needs to be taken into consideration when buying a new mattress for your bed….
Is It OK to Eat the Snow? No!
Sorry to be the winter Grinch, but snow shouldn’t be on your menu. Even if you have some amazing snow recipes don’t eat the snow! Ever. Especially if you live in an urban setting. I remember as a kid making snow cones with the freshly fallen snow. Growing up in Wisconsin snow cones got me…
Get Your Kids Cooking: Cool Tools to Use
Cooking is a big part of our family life. Over the years we’ve allowed our kids to be active participants in our kitchen. They stir, they pour and they create. They are allowed to help in every way possible. There are plenty of days when there’s no interest -they’re too tired, busy and hungry- and that’s…
10 Ways to Use the Sun at Home
Here comes the sun As I looked outside my office window this morning and saw a light dusting of snow I was forced to squint and close the wood slat shades. The sun was beaming in, filling my entire work space with radiant sunlight. Even during the winter months the sunshine is a welcome addition to any snow-filled day….
How to Clean Your Microwave With a Bowl of Vinegar
My microwave is (now was) a complete disaster. We don’t use it very often, but when we do everything seems to explode. And it’s generally not a mini explosion. I’m talking a big, powerful explosion that leaves sauce or grease everywhere. Over the years we’ve all tried to keep up. Each person is responsible for wiping…
