A Reusable Thread

We are all hand washing maniacs these days. As a nurse, and a former microbiology student, I’ve always been a big hand washer, but now that is amplified. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Chapped Hands, happy birthday to you! My hands get cracked and raw every year during the colder months. That changed last year when we were introduced to goat’s milk soap by Bramblewood Acres from Indianola, Iowa. It cleans the skin while nourishing it with natural oils. We loved this soap so much that we decided to sell it with our Soap...

Years ago I quit using nonstick pans when I found out the coating used to make them—polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon—was found to degrade at high temperatures, releasing fine particles from the chemical perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) into the air, which could be potentially toxic when inhaled. Even the “green pans” are coated primarily with Thermalon, which is mostly silicon dioxide. While in theory silicone is safe to cook with, it is not clear if other components of these pans are problematic. I stocked up on cast iron and stainless steel, but I will admit that I missed those nonstock...

The crisp mornings, the leaves changing, eating as much pumpkin flavored food as I can. Fall is here! The only thing disappointing about Fall is knowing that winter and the cold weather is right around the corner. There are a few things that can be accomplished this time of year to keep your home eco-friendly and running smoothly. Continue to be even more conscious about turning off lights and running water. As it gets dark earlier we are flipping switches sooner and taking longer, hotter baths to keep us warm. Before the first frost hits, be sure to grab the...

Have the kids go back to school in style - with our new EcoBagIt! with a zipper. Our same great bag with a twist. Available in 3 sizes and an abundance of cute patterns both inside and out, their food will stay fresh all day long. The best part is that you can reuse it again and again and again and again. Our EcoBagIt! is made with food safe laminated fabric to keep it leak-free and make clean up a breeze. They are always free from BPA, Phthalate, Lead & PVC of course. That is very important to us. What...

Summer break! The kids are home all day long. The video games are being played more than ever. How do we encourage them to get outside more? I have some fun ideas that will help motivate your family right in your own backyard...well maybe right in your own neighborhood. Lemonade Stand - find a safe, but semi-busy corner and set up a lemonade stand. Buy/make some cookies and sell them too. As a mom it is hard for me to resist driving by any child’s stand. The kids love it when someone stops AND they make a little money. Flashlight...