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Portland Apron Company
A variety of useful aprons for adults and children, in designs you won’t find everywhere. Included are the basic standards plus a loose pinafore with pockets, a japanese smock, and an artist tunic with or without long sleeves. Organic hemp or linen that is sustainably grown, produced, and dyed. All pieces are handmade to order.
December 5, 2017
Avishi Organics
“Therapeutic skin care for mamas and babies” made from 100% pure USDA certified organic ingredients. “The goal – healing skincare treatments that are honestly labeled and USDA certified organic, just right for pregnant mamas and babies. We started from scratch, with 100% natural ingredients known for their therapeutic and restorative properties…Our intention was to satisfy […]
Ojai Wild
A collection of natural fragrances made from native California botanicals, resins, woods and roots. “Alongside organic botanicals and roots from our farm in the Ojai Valley, our hand-gathered materials are ethically sourced from trees, shrubs and fields grown on established estates and ranches all around California. These raw materials are then extracted and poured into […]
Thorn and Bloom
“An artisanal perfumery handcrafting luxury botanical fragrances using the finest natural aromatics…Our fragrances are comprised of 100% botanical aromatics, such as Essential Oils, Absolutes, CO2 Extracts and Tinctures in a base of triple-filtered USDA Organic Grape Alcohol. We do not use synthetic aroma chemicals, preservatives or GMOs. Each small batch is lovingly blended by hand […]
Ring Botanicals
Small-batch artisinal perfumes and essential oils carefully crafted from organic and wildcrafted plants. “Our purpose has always been to bring about beauty and healing through the creation of perfumes that smell like the ecosystems they come from. We extract over 100 of our own essences ranging from herbs such as rosemary and lavender, to rarer […]
Anya’s Garden Perfumes
100% natural perfumes made with rare and exotic essences. “My lifelong passion for fragrant plants and natural aromatics is showcased in my natural perfumes. I grow many unique tropical plants and extract their fragrance for my perfumes. Guaranteed made only from essential oils, absolutes, tinctures and organic undenatured alcohol.” She also offers perfume making kits […]
Vermont Wooden Block Company
A system of unique interlocking building blocks that fit together to create endless possibilities. Standard blocks combine with small End Blocks to create turns and openings, such as doors and window. Wide, Flat Top Blocks are used for capping off buildings, or stools to sit on. “These natural toys are made from regionally sourced White […]
Florescent
A line of handcrafted fragrance made with 100% pure botanical ingredients. “Having rarely experienced the gentle depth and complexity of true botanicals in conventional perfumes, Susannah became infatuated with these vibrant ingredients and dedicated herself to the art of scent blending with botanicals. Each fragrance is composed of elegant and wild aromas that come from […]
Co-workers with Fragrance
Question from Sus D Hi Debra, I work with people who have worked with me when I contracted fragrance allergies, they refuse to stop using their fragranced lotions and work in my office before I get there. We have a policy addressing this but isn’t enforced even by HR department. I work in a health […]
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” refrigerator to hold our food. A bit […]
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 purchased their smaller one with no markings. I wrote […]
December 4, 2017
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 year’s post updated. Before you make a […]
November 28, 2017
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 recommendations? Thanks so much! Debra’s Answer There are several […]
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 with the tree in it’s natural environment […]
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 OUTDOORS The most important decision to make when choosing a […]
“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 picture window. That way you […]
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 “ornaments” hanging on natural trees during the season: fruits, nuts, and cones. To continue this tradition: Tie small […]
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 kind of celebration around the Winter Solstice – a yearly affirmation of the […]
Wreaths and Wreathmaking
Wreaths are now a common sight at all times of year, but they have their origins in the ancient wreaths made for Winter Solstice. Back in pre-industrial times, people were dependant for their survival on what they could obtain from their natural surroundings. In the northern latitudes, winter was a time when there was little […]
My Thanksgiving Organic Heritage Turkey—A Shining Example of a Toxic Free Product
On 6 November I wrote a whole post about the different types of turkeys available and announced at the end of the post that I had decided to pre-order a heritage turkey, grown by local Sonoma County 4H club members and sold through the Slow Food Russian River Heritage Turkey Project. Well I did […]
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