When I got into my car today the thermostat read 100 degrees. Add humidity to that (which we have plenty of) and we have ourselves a heat wave. We aren’t alone; much of the country is experiencing the same heat and humidity. And rumor has it there’s more to come. It wasn’t too long…
Healthy Living
Get to Know Your Home: Are There Toxins in the Walls?
Our home was built about 11 years ago. I remember watching it turn from a pile of dirt into a place where we now spend the majority of our time as a family. We watched the foundation go in, the studs go up and the placement of drywall and insulation. If only we knew then…
Preserve Summer: How to Freeze Blueberries
Blueberry season is in full swing here in New England and pints of blueberries can be found at most markets and farm stands. Blueberries are ripe and ready to pick only during the month of July in most places, so now is the time to stock up on your favorite organic blueberries. There are plenty…
How Does Your Organic Garden Grow?
There’s nothing like picking fresh vegetables from your very own garden. I have been planting a garden with my 3 boys for the past 6 years. I love watching how excited they get as the plants grow. Our garden has always been in the front of our house-the only spot that gets a few hours…
Hot Dog Labels are Misleading
Nothing screams America more than hot dogs. In this country we have a deep love for many variations of the traditional hot dog. Chicago is known for its Chicago Style hot dog. There’s the Coney Island hot dog- a New York tradition that my father likes to experience again and again every time we…
What the Frack is Going On?
What the Frack is Going on? Fracking (short for Hydraulic Fracturing) is what’s going on-and it could be happening in your backyard. In the US fracking is underway in 36 states. There’s big buzz about fracking these days-some for and some against. Josh Fox ‘s documentary, Gasland, outlines the frightening issues surrounding fracking. His story…
Hey Chlorine Industry-I’m a Mom FOR Cooties
Have you heard about the Moms Against “Cooties” campaign? The chlorine industry is spearheading a massive campaign targeted at moms. They are trying to promote the use of bleach in schools and daycare centers to protect children from “cooties” (really people-cooties? The last time I used the word “cooties” I was in 5th grade…
