This year has gone by so fast! It will be Halloween already on Friday, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas. A wonderful thing happened this week. I was invited to a meeting where we discussed the formation of a community group that would apply the sustainability principles outlined by Permaculture in our community. If you're not familiar with Permaculture, it is a body of knowledge based on laws of nature [see my article What is Permaculture?]. Originally it was about agriculture, but it has expanded to apply to our human culture as well. Since I studied Permaculture quite extensively some years ago, this is very exciting for me! Debra's Green Classifieds is growing, slowly but surely. Each week there are new ads. I love this format because you get a whole page for an ad, with unlimited words. You can advertise anything you want to sell (that's green, of course) as an individual or business, or your green professional services, homes for sale or rent, cars, local businesses and services...and rates are very affordable, from $7 for 7 days to $100 for six months. Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #158 ~ 28 October 2008 * HALLOWEEN JACK-O-LANTERNS 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) "Home Safe Home is a must for anyone living in today's world since we live in such a chemical society." -- Kelly Preston
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * HALLOWEEN JACK-O-LANTERNS Though Halloween today is a big commercial enterprise, it has it's roots in celebration of the changing season. I like to acknowledge the shift to winter simply with a jack-o-lantern, a completely natural seasonal decoration that biodegrades back to the earth. Here's a little post I wrote about jack-o-lanterns for my blog A Bit of Nature: "Jack-O-Lanterns" on A Bit of Nature blog... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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.
waterproof mattress pad I have a bed wetter who sleeps in a twin size bed. I know you've discussed this before, but I can't afford a wool mattress pad. New Oven self-clean vs manual and non-stick interior My wife and I are shopping for a new stove, we are trying to find the best interior, does anyone make a manual clean oven with out non-stick interior. I may be ok with ths self cleaning models that use steam (Samsung) but was still wondering about the toxicity of non-stick interior. I hope this has not been too obtuse, we just want the best non-toxic stove without paying an arm and a leg. borosilicate glass tea kettle Hi! I'm not sure if my previous post of this question made it through (computer glitches here lately). I saw a borosilicate glass tea kettle for sale in the Lehmans catalog. Do you think this is safe? Is this just regular glass, or something different? What kind of tea kettle is the safest for my family?Thanks so much! Mold in Laundry Detergents Debra, many MCSers are sensitive to mold--or got that way because of mold. Can you post this info about detergents incl. Seventh Generation?
Orange oil to treat termites? I found out I have dry wood termite infestation in my attic. I shudder at the thought of having to fumigate, so I searched on this site but found no natural alternatives. Then I heard of orange oil, offered for example by this company www.planetorangetermite.com. red ceramic MORINGA from Brazil Moringa is a a botle made of red ceramic that holds and keeps the water cool through the summer months and gives a nice , rain water and earthy taste to it.I am afraid of contaminants leaching into the water.Do you know anything about it? unsealed cedar and treated wood fence My neighbor wants to seal our fence saying that arsenic can leach from treated wood chemicals .Is this a problem ? And the chemicals from the sealing the wood? Polyester enamel paint on metal Hello Debra, lime build up We have hard water, (possibly lime?) build up in our shower head. Any ideas how to clean it out? Tilex Fresh Shower I have noticed that the caulk in my shower has been deteriorating much faster than I think that it should, needing replacement in a matter of a very few months. It actually bubbles up and spreads out from the caulk line in places. My husband likes to use Tilex Fresh Shower daily cleaner, and I sus pect this is the culprit. I am trying to get away from harsh chemicals. Do you have any suggestions for a safer product that would not "eat" my caulk and would still make him happy in keeping a clean shower? Vitamins Debra, Does anyone know safe cleaner to get melted plastic out of oven? Trying to conserve water, I had a cakepan with a plastic lid on it, (believe me i dont like plastic, and i have thrown almost all my plastic items away, but this was just a cakepan to use on occassion). * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLASSIFIED ADS to place a classified ad in this newsletter... WHITE LOTUS HOME offers US handcrafted natural and organic mattresses, pillows and bedding for everyone. We specialize in chemical FREE mattresses, cribs, custom sizes and special needs. Shop online at www.whitelotus.net or call 877-HANDMADE, or email sales@whitelotus.net. Mention Debra Lynn Dadd and receive 5% off on your 2008 order. REUSABLE BAGS. Eliminate disposable plastic bags and bottles from your life. Bags of all shapes and sizes are made from cotton, organic cotton, hemp, and recycled materials. Shopping bags, tote bags, and everything you need to pack a lunch. Reusable produce bags really keep organic food fresh. Reusable aluminum drink bottles. www.ReusableBags.com
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