My kids love pancakes and waffles. We’ve decided that almost everything tastes better with maple syrup. Most weekends we’ll have some variation of pancakes to start off the day. We add fruit, flax seeds, chia seeds, and occasionally chocolate chips for a special treat. For the past few years, my kids have been begging for a waffle maker. Just…
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Time to Ditch Your Teflon and 3 Safer Alternatives
Today is National Teflon Day There’s really not much to celebrate when it comes to Teflon. The chemicals used to make Teflon make our water undrinkable, our bodies sick, and our environment polluted. Teflon is everywhere: in your dental floss, coating non-stick pans, and part of your fabric protection (Gor-Tex). According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), toxic…
6 Non-Toxic Cookware Brands to Try
Years ago I started tossing my old, scratched non-stick pots and pans and slowly began to replace them with safer, non-toxic brands. My switch to non-toxic cookware has been a process. There’s so much information out there to sort through and investing in new pieces can be an expensive undertaking. After years of research and…
6 Things in Your Home that Could Cause Cancer
A person is more likely to die from heart disease than cancer, but cancer is closing in quickly and could take the lead. According to a recent New York Times article, the most encouraging gains in the war against cancer come from taking steps to prevent this disease. We all know that not all cancers are preventable,…
Everything You Need to Know About Cast Iron
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…
Mom Detective: The Truth About Nonstick Pots and Pans
As many of you know I’m the “Mom Detective” over at Moms Clean Air Force. This post was originally published over there. Enjoy! We live in a culture where fast food has become the norm. You don’t have to look far to find a drive-through on most corners throughout the country. Cooking hacks and simple recipes boasting prep…
{Giveaway} Win a Cast Iron Pan from MightyNest
MightyNest happens to be one of the wonderful sponsors here at Groovy Green Livin. Founded by two parents, MightyNest is an online store, resource center, and community dedicated to helping parents create healthy, safe homes. Their mission is to give families the ability to research, get advice, and buy natural, non-toxic products all in one place….
