I have 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. Here are some ways that I avoid non-stick coatings and other PFCs.
I’ve been reading a lot lately about why we shouldn’t eat meat. I have always wanted to be a vegetarian for these reasons, but I like meat. So I became a lessetarian.
When the sun is bright and the air is warm, my three-year-old and I both have this uncontrollable urge to be outside. In an effort to keep him entertained, I have come up with a whole list of fun things to do outside.
I am proud to admit that I am one of those crunchy, granola, green, nature-loving treehuggers. Although I am lucky enough to live in an area where the green lifestyle is not only accepted but is bordering on the norm, feedback to my natural preferences has not always been positive.
I recently had an epiphany . . . I buy way too many things. But I made a commitment to stop buying so much stuff.
Buying local food and goods saves energy, results in fresher and more nutritious food, and supports your community. It’s also a great opportunity to educate your children about where food comes from.
When I had a baby, it seemed like the catalog companies knew about it before anyone else did. All of a sudden, I was overloaded by catalogs selling baby toys, breast pumps, children’s clothing, and more. I learned some great tricks for stopping junk mail.
I am a big fan of paying a little bit more to purchase quality items that will last. So when I heard the latest news about the dangerous toxins in children’s jewelry, it only affirmed my belief that everyone should stop buying junk costume jewelry from China for their kids.
When my baby was born, I turned into a germaphobe. I saw germs everywhere – on the floor, on restaurant tables, on his toys. And the hardest part was that I was just as afraid of the chemicals in the cleaning products as I was of the germs. So I found ways to clean these things naturally.
Other than recycling, one of the first changes I made in my attempt to be a green mom was to bring my own bags when I went shopping. It started with the grocery store and now I try to remember to bring a bag everywhere I go.
