I'm here in San Francisco now for the holidays, and the holiday season has certainly arrived! All the stores are well-decorated and the streets are glittering with lights in the evening. There's even a bit of nip in the air (a nice change for me from Florida!). I'm ready for holiday cheer this week--my new updated "Debra's Holiday List" is up and waiting for you... Debra :-)
HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #112 ~ 27 November 2007 * I'M DREAMING OF A GREEN HOLIDAY If the links don't work on this newsletter, you can view it online at http://www.dld123.com/newsletter/newsletterupdateback.html Health, Home & Habitat Back Issues (tables of contents) $$$ COMPARE PRICES ON GREEN PRODUCTS $$$ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I'M DREAMING OF A GREEN HOLIDAY My list for the holidays this year has links to organic Christmas trees, energy-saving LED holiday lights, great greeting cards and gift wrap printed on recycled paper, beeswax candles, woolen stockings to hang on the fireplace mantle...plus gift ideas, holiday treats made with natural sweeteners, my stories on the natural origins of common holiday traditions, and more! Visit Debra's "Holiday" List... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through this morning. Remember, you are welcome to share your own comments and experience in response to any of these questions, and post questions of your own. To read and comment on more questions posted previously go to Green Living Q&A blog.
* Safe Windows & Patio Doors has an overview of safe windows that I wrote (and a link to my report on toxic preservaties on wood windows) * Hand Sanitizer has a recipe for making your own * Sensatia has a discount offer from the company * Dyes on Imported Fabric Choosing Safe Toys Recently, recalled toys have become big news: lead in lipstick and candy After reading The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report A Poison Kiss: The Problem of Lead in Lipstick, I was very shocked and surprised to learn that the FDA allows a limit of 0.1 ppm for lead in candy. What candy has lead in it so I do not give it to my grandchildren? Thanks for your help, Joan in Georgia very old tub--lead concerns Hello, I have a very old tub in my house. It tested positive for lead. I take very hot baths. How much of a problem is this(If I don't swallow the water)? Marmoleum Flooring Hello, I work in a medical office and they have to redo the flooring. Fortunately i am away for 2 weeks while this is being done. I did a little research and found that Marmoleum a type of linoleum is non-toxic. I am a little scared that even after 2 weeks the rooms will still smell like linseed oil and that I will react to it. Does anyone have any experience with marmoleum or have another safer suggestion for a medical office. I am told that wood flooring would not be an option as floors are often washed. thank you, Jan
Skin Moisturizer with Sunblock? Hi everyone, I am looking for a recommendation of a facial moisturizer with sun protection. Some of my favorite brands make these, but their safety ratings leave a lot to be desired - seems that many efective sunblockers are toxic, and many "green" sunblockers don't actually do much. I have found good sunblocks on the EWG site, but I'd love a one-step lotion with sunblock for my face. Any suggestions?
Dust Grabber dust cloths Has anyone had problems with the white Dust Grabber dust cloths? I ordered some, and when I opened the package and removed them, I had very serious reactions to them. This included shortness of breath, very bad headache, burning eyes and nose, etc. And I got a really itchy rash on my hands. These cloths are supposed to be for people with allergies, and not treated with chemicals. However, something about them sure made me sick. My husband washed them, and I still couldn't be in the same room with the cloths, without getting a bad headache and burning eyes. I contacted the company that sold them, and they were not forthcoming with any information, and the person I talked to was even quite hostile. I was never able to find out what might have caused such severe reactions to the cloths. I wondered if anyone else may have had reactions to these cloths, or know anything about them.
non-toxic stain or dye needed for butcher block countertop We are looking to darken our washed out looking maple butcher block countertop. Please submit ideas/suggestions. Only non-toxic/healthy responses please. Cleaning mold out of humidifier and keeping it out? I have two different brands of humidifiers, small ones for individual rooms. Does anyone know how to keep mold from growing in the humidifiers and if there is anything to put in the water while the humidifier is working to keep mold growth down? Our water is also leaving deposits on the insides of the humidifiers. Last night I distilled water through my hot water/coffee maker, but it would take at least 4 pots to provide distilled water for one humidifer, much less two. I live in a very dry area, Colorado, and really don't have the time or energy to clean them after each use. Hope that doesn't sound lazy. Thanks for your help!
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