This was originally published at Moms Clean Air Force Choosing non-toxic flooring for your home might sound like a simple task, but unfortunately, many of the flooring options available contain harmful chemicals. Toxic chemicals in flooring can be a significant source of indoor air pollution. Air pollution is now the world’s largest single environmental health risk…
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Gift Guide for That Pet Lover on Your List
Almost everyone has a pet lover in their life. Here are a few unique gifts for them to enjoy this holiday season and beyond! Port A Bowl Collapsible Travel Dog Food Bowl and Water Bowl ($5) When our dog was alive we used this all the time. It was perfect for hikes and traveling. The…
5 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Welcome to the season where our immune system takes a hit and colds and other illnesses run rampant. As the holiday season kicks off many of us are not getting enough sleep and we’re already stressing about everything that we need to accomplish over the next few weeks. There are a few simple ways to naturally…
A Stainless Steel Baking Sheet That Actually Works
I’ve been gradually replacing my non-stick bakeware with safer options. It’s still a work in progress. Despite the ease and convenience of non-stick baking sheets, I’m committed to dumping the Teflon and replacing my non-stick with healthier options. Non-stick cookware and bakeware are metal pans (such as aluminum pans) coated with a synthetic polymer called polytetrafluoroetheylene (PTFE), also known as…
6 Unique Eco-Friendly Gifts Under $40
Whenever I’m in need of gift I end up spending hours scouring various sites for unique gifts that will help the planet in some way. This year I came across a few gifts that made the list. Rather than reinvent the wheel I thought I would share with you what I found. Hopefully some…
Turkey Tips: Should I Buy an Organic Turkey?
We have wild turkeys living in our neighborhood. They are here year round and quite frequently decide to saunter across the street as I’m pulling out of my driveway. We generally sit in the car and watch them as they make their way to safety. They are magnificent creatures, with a wing span sometimes up to almost 5…
Style, Sustainability and a BIG prAna Giveaway! #JustBeYou
Style and sustainability are two things I try to look for in a company when I’m buying clothing. It’s sounds like a simple task, but it’s not always an easy combination to find. Just Be You with prAna and Stonyfield Most mornings I’m in a rush to get to the bus stop before heading into…
