Category: Health and Safety
8 Ways to Help the Environment Right in Your Own Backyard
February 27, 2015 | Posted by eryn under Health and Safety, Natural Living, Organic |
Since Spring planting season is almost upon us (it will get warmer eventually, right?), I wanted to do a quick post on some simple things you can do right in your own backyard to make it more eco-friendly. Here’s my list of the top 8 things you can do to increase the health of the…
Choosing Eco-Friendly Non-Stick Cookware
March 13, 2013 | Posted by eryn under Cooking, Family Life, Health and Safety, Natural Living |
Concerned about the potential health effects from the chemicals used to produce non-stick cookware, we abandoned its use in our household several years ago. At first, we turned to cast iron skillets, but those became impractical once we moved into a new house and started cooking with a glass cooktop. Eventually, we settled on a…
Camelbak Eddy Glass 0.7L Bottle Review
January 3, 2013 | Posted by eryn under Health and Safety, Natural Living, Product Reviews |
My third bout with kidney stones pretty well convinced me that I needed to drink more water. More than a month of pain, sometimes excruciating, while pregnant will do that to you, I guess. After my doctors removed a blueberry-sized kidney stone from me, I became determined to up my water intake. I now aim…
Choosing Glass Baby Bottles
January 2, 2013 | Posted by eryn under Health and Safety, Kids, Natural Living |
When I first had my son, I was firmly dedicated to breastfeeding. I never imagined that I would be unable to breastfeed, so I didn’t put a lot of time into researching baby bottles. They were more of an afterthought. But when it became clear that our son was unable to nurse and I finally…
Reducing Toxins in Your Home
August 31, 2012 | Posted by eryn under Health and Safety, Natural Living |
Did you know that the pollution levels inside your home can be worse than city smog? Yuck! Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to reduce those toxins. For example, by instituting a “no shoes” policy and making sure everyone takes off their shoes when entering your home, it will help prevent dirt,…
How to make your own toothpaste
March 29, 2012 | Posted by eryn under Frugal Living, Health and Safety, Natural Living |
I’m not the type of person who likes to spend a lot of time making things myself, so I try to stick to do-it-yourself recipes that are easy to make. This is one of those recipes, using ingredients you may already have on hand. It is based on a recipe from Crunchy Betty. Ingredients 3…
Tropical Traditions Gold Label virgin coconut oil — a review
March 25, 2012 | Posted by eryn under Cooking, Frugal Living, Health and Safety, Natural Living, Organic, Paleo |