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Life Without Plastic — The Definitive Guide
Every once in a while I see a book that is written the way I would write it, and this is one of those books. Life Without Plastic: The Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Plastic to Keep Your Family and the Planet Healthy is an account of the first hand experience of Chantal Plamondon and […]
January 16, 2018
Nontoxic Cleaning Products for Schools
Question from Cheryl Hi Debra, I am a School Nurse with very low immunity and subsequent severe chemical sensitivities. The chemicals used at school are destroying me. My body burns and itches the moment that I walk through the door. I need recommendations for products that both sanitize and clean floors, counter tops and […]
January 15, 2018
Consumer Reports Warns Not to Eat Romaine Lettuce
Late last week Consumer Reports issued a warning to not eat romaine lettuce. “Over the past seven weeks, 59 people in the U.S. and Canada have become ill from a dangerous strain of E. coli bacteria, likely from eating romaine lettuce. In the U.S., the infections have occurred in 13 states (California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, […]
January 10, 2018
Teance Fine Teas
Single Origin, Farm Direct, Whole Leaf Teas. I happened to walk by this store in Berkeley, California and loved it immediately. It completely changed my ideas about tea. “We celebrate this time-honored craftsmanship of the artisanal tea farmers of China, Taiwan, India, and Japan. Every harvest for the past 15 years we have traveled to […]
Honey Mama’s Chocolate
“Honey Mama’s bars are raw honey-sweetened cocoa treats made from five nutrient-rich ingredients. Each bar has a base of raw honey and virgin coconut oil, with the addition of cocoa powder, Himalayan pink salt, and either sprouted almonds OR shredded coconut. That’s it! We’re committed to sourcing the highest quality direct–trade, non–GMO, and organic ingredients […]
Zursun Idaho Heirloom Beans
“Founded in 1985, Zürsun Idaho Heirloom Beans is the original U.S. company to offer authentic heirloom beans and unusual legumes worldwide. The ultimate eco-friendly food, Zürsun heirloom beans are grown on small-scale farms in the Snake River Canyon region of south central Idaho known as the Magic Valley Growing Area. The area’s arid climate, rich, […]
Rancho Gordo
“Glorious, old fashioned heirloom beans… unique flavors and textures that you don’t find with bland commodity beans..My first harvested heirloom bean was Rio Zape. They were pretty and easy to grow but I had no idea what to expect when I cooked them. They were similar to the pintos I liked but there was so […]
Chili Smith
A good selection of heirloom beans grown in California. “Beans are cleaned and polished before packing for highest gourmet quality.”
Divine Organics Pili Nut Butter
They were giving out free samples at my local community organic market and I couldn’t resist. And I’ve been eating it since. Here’s why. It tastes like chocolate. But there is no caffeine, just a bit of coconut sugar and a bit of Himalayan salt. I haven’t tried an actual pili nut yet, but I’m […]
Natural Upholstery
“Healthy Upholstery—Without Chemicals.” Buy nontoxic upholstery foundation materials for your project here: premium wool batting, organic cotton batting, Oeko-Tex and GOLS certified organic latex foam, organic cotton ticking. In addition, they have lots of resources to help you with your project including a list of upholstery professionals and designers, makers and DIYers, instructions for your […]
Foam Order
This website is not 100% natural and toxic-free, but if you choose carefully you will find some acceptable products and materials that are difficult to locate elsewhere. First, they will make custom cushions for you for indoor and outdoor furniture, boats, RVs. or anything else. They have fire-retardant-free natural latex cut in blocks and all […]
Fabric Worm
The largest selection of “purely organic fabric for quilting and craft projects” I’ve ever seen. Solid colors and many many patterns. Sold by the 1/2 yard and/or fat quarters for quilting. “We carry one of the largest selections of organic cotton fabric and imported fabrics on the world wide web. Whether you’re sewing for boys, […]
Harvest & Mill Organic Clothing
A very small selection of shirts for men “beyond made in the USA…We work exclusively with USDA organic cotton farms, American heritage mills, and local family owned factories. Our entire supply chain is in the USA….Ricketts Indigo grows organic indigo and dyes their textiles at their studio in Indiana…These tees are truly wearable art, dyed […]
My New Space Heater
Every winter the question of space heaters seems to come up. Most heaters you will find on store shelves are made with plastic housings, which is the worst choice because heat will cause the plastic to outgas into the air. I’ve written a number of posts in the past about space heaters. O&A: Portable Heaters […]
January 9, 2018
Resources for Affordable Organic Fabrics & Upholstering Materials
You can make a cushion for a charming window seat like this using ORGANIC upholstery materials. Question from Sabrina Hi Debra, First of all, thanks for all of your wonderful information and advice over the last…Gosh, I don’t know how many years! Eight? You’ve helped me make better choices for my family and kids, […]
UV system in air conditioner OK for MCS?
Hi Debra, Anyone with mcs have a UV system for their air conditioner? It is supposed to help prevent odors and mold, and my ac company is trying to persuade me to get it, but I know many years ago I read it is not good for an mcser. A friend of mine had it […]
EWG’s New Healthy Home Guides
Environmental Working Group has released a set of Healthy Home Guides. It’s the first time they have addressed exposure to chemicals in the home as a whole. Rather than being comprehensive, these guides offer simple advice on avoiding less than a dozen chemicals of concern (lead, asbestos, flame retardants, VOCs, PFCs, antimicrobials, and radon). […]
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