How I Found My New Refrigerator
Larry and I have been living with his mom and two siblings for the past two months, and it had become abundantly clear that a standard refrigerator would not hold enough food for five adults with varying food preferences. So we decided to get a small “apartment size”...Lead Paint on Glass Kettle
Question from Kaila Hi Debra, I recently purchased a glass kettle by Trendglas Jena to replace my old kettle and avoid leeching metals. Sadly, I didn’t see your comment on lead in the markings on the outside before I bought it, otherwise I would have...Organic and Pesticide-Free Christmas Trees, Wreath and Greenery
Every Christmas I look for organic Christmas trees, wreaths and greenery. In the past they have been difficult to find, but last year I have quite a few. Some of these are from Debra’s List, others I’m not adding only because they are seasonal. This is last...Nontoxic Choices for Artificial and Alternative Christmas Trees
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, Just wondering if there are any new resources for artificial Christmas trees. We have gotten real trees in the past, but for various reasons, we prefer to get an artificial tree. However, I do not want a toxic tree. Any new...Fresh Cut Trees
Fresh-cut trees are sold almost everywhere at holiday time – from seasonal tree lots to supermarkets. Rural areas near urban centers often have tree farms where you can cut your own tree – a fun outing to take during the holidays that will connect you and your family...Living Trees
Instead of cutting a tree for the holidays, you can plant one, when you choose a living tree. Sold in containers, living trees have their roots intact and can be planted outdoors or grown in their containers following the holiday. PLANTING YOUR TREE...“Hypoallergenic” Trees
If you are sensitive to any evergreen tree, you could, obviously, use a fake tree made of plastic or metal, but there are ways to make a real tree more tolerable. People with sensitivities have given me some great ideas. Decorate a live tree outside and put it in a...Nontoxic Christmas Tree Ornaments
Instructions at https://youtu.be/GHMRnBRf6_c Like most everything else today, it seems like most Christmas tree ornaments are made from plastic and other synthetic materials. But that wasn’t always so. The first ornaments on holiday trees reflected the...The History of Holiday Trees
When we celebrate the winter season by decorating our homes with evergreen trees, wreaths, and boughs, we continue a tradition that has its roots in the earliest beginnings of humankind. Throughout the world, virtually every culture has used evergreens for some...
