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Category Archives: Eating Green

Nov82019Nov 8 2019

Sticking it to Non-Stick: A Guide to Non-Toxic Cookware and Bakeware

by Cindy Young, in category Eating Green

You do not need to use non-stick cookware. I have not owned a single non-stick pot or pan in thirteen years, when I decided to avoid non-stick coating at all costs. Why? Because it is full of pretty nasty stuff. Toxic chemicals in non-stick coatings have been linked to cancer, birth defects and more. Read more for ways that I avoid non-stick coatings and for a shopping guide to safer bakeware and cookware options.

Jan122018Jan 12 2018

Plastic-Free Coffee

by onepartsunshine, in category Eating Green, Shopping Guides

If you are anything like me, you need a little boost in the morning, especially after a sleepless night with a cranky toddler. And the last thing you want to do is worry about scary stuff in your coffee. Conventional coffee makers and Keurig machines have a great deal of plastic in them. When you expose plastic to boiling hot water, the plastic degrades and releases toxins such as BPA and phthalates.

Feb112015Feb 20 2015

Should I Feel Embarrassed to Breastfeed my Toddler?

by onepartsunshine, in category Eating Green

Who cares? Well, it turns out I do. Just a little bit. As my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter gets older, I’m finding myself wondering whether I should stop nursing her. If it was left up to her, she would keep going. Possibly for years. I love nursing her. My husband (a very smart clinical psychologist) says that… Read More

Aug302013Jan 23 2016

Healthy and Unique Birthday Cake Ideas for Baby

by onepartsunshine, in category Eating Green, Green Baby

My daughter is getting ready to turn one year old! For the past six months, she has been fed a diet free of sugar, salt and preservatives. I made all of her baby food from scratch and the breastfeeding is still going strong! After all of that hard work, the idea of feeding her a first birthday cake full of sugar and processed junk isn’t very appealing. Instead, I plan to serve my baby girl a healthy, natural, organic birthday cake that will still delight her.

Jul162013Sep 5 2015

Good Deed #26 – Ask Restaurants to Stop Using Styrofoam Takeout Containers

by onepartsunshine, in category 52 Good Deeds, Eating Green

As someone who eats out a lot (probably too much), I am no stranger to styrofoam take-out containers. For my tenth good deed, I committed to using reusable containers to bring my leftovers home. Of course, there are times when I forget to bring my containers. That’s why for my next good deed I am joining Better World Betty’s mission to get restaurants to stop using styrofoam take-out containers.

Apr112013Jan 23 2016

Baby Shower Gift Idea: Lactation Cookie Mix in a Jar

by onepartsunshine, in category * FAVORITE POSTS *, Eating Green, Gift Ideas

When I had my babies, the gifts I appreciated most were the ones that I could actually use. And when they were homemade, it was even better. So I came up with my own useful, homemade gift idea to give to other moms . . . Lactation Cookie Mix in a Jar.

Mar312013Jan 18 2016

My Blog on a Plate: Lemon Cardamom Blueberry Buckle

by onepartsunshine, in category About Me, Eating Green

Circle of Moms issued a challenge to bloggers to put our blog on a plate. In other words, we needed to create a recipe that represents our blog and what it’s all about. My answer to that challenge was my Lemon Cardamom Blueberry Buckle.

Mar62013Jan 18 2016

5 Essential Pantry Staples You Should Make Yourself

by onepartsunshine, in category * FAVORITE POSTS *, Eating Green

During the past two years, I have made a commitment to making as many homemade pantry staples as possible. Before I had kids, I never even imagined that I could make my own salad dressing or pancake mix. But it turns out it is actually really easy!

Feb262013Jan 18 2016

5 Amazing Baby Food Recipe Websites

by onepartsunshine, in category * FAVORITE POSTS *, Eating Green, Green Baby

My baby girl is six months old, and just the right age to start solid foods. With this milestone comes the question, pre-made or homemade? Most pre-made baby food comes in plastic containers or pouches, even the organic foods (which is a mystery to me). Conventional, non-organic baby food can include pesticides, GMOs and additives. Organic baby food in glass jars is definitely the best option as far as store-bought food goes. Homemade is the only choice for me.

Feb212013Jan 18 2016

Good Deed #7 – Sign Up for a Winter CSA Share

by onepartsunshine, in category 52 Good Deeds, Eating Green

We are lucky enough to live on a property with plenty of room for a large organic garden. Between the bugs, disease and deer, our garden has been a lot of work! And with a new baby, I wasn’t even going to attempt to try to grow late season crops. As a result, we have been missing out on our daily dose of local produce.
Since cold frames and root cellars are not on the agenda for us, we turned to the next best thing . . . a CSA share! For Good Deed #7, I signed up for a winter produce share.

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