Well, my husband and I are still in San Francisco today. Great food, visiting with friends, and the cool, cool fog made us decide to stay a few more days before heading back to hot, humid Florida. Thank goodness for laptop computers! Went to the farmer's market again on Saturday. Took some pictures I wanted to show you, but haven't yet learned how to get them out of my cell phone (I had to get a new one since there is a new network in my area and my old phone wouldn't work with the new technology. After five years of service, I recycled it.) But if I could, I would have shown you huge juicy blackberries, lavender bell peppers, luminous lettuce, beautiful basil, and figs cut in such a way to form the shape of a star when they dried. I just love this farmer's market and miss not having one at home in Florida. Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #93 ~ 17 July 2007 * HEALTHY CAR GUIDES 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 Issue (tables of contents) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * HEALTHY CAR GUIDES Thanks to my sharp-eyed readers, I'm happy to pass along to you today some websites that have a ton of information on the toxicity of car interiors AND which cars have the least and most toxic interiors. Cars have now been tested, so we have actual test results that say what is in them. If you are wanting to buy a new or used car, these resources can really help you choose one that is less toxic. Read about toxic cars and healthier choices... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through yesterday. 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.
* How To Repel Ants So They Don't Come Back organic vs local (non-organic) produce Debra, Natural Shoe Polish I am wondering if you researched a product called URAD. They claim to be 100% natural and biodegradable. Colander and Lead I recently bought a food strainer from Ikea in Emeryville, CaliforniA. The clerk said it was stainless steel. The product or the label itself does not state the metal it is made of. The product stated it was "Made in China", "design and quality Ikea of Sweden". removing flame retardent I recently had an employee at whole foods tell me that by washing children's pajamas in dish soap you could remove the flame retardent chemicals. Do you have any knowledge about this? outdoor mosquito control I was wondering if anyone had experience with the co2 machines for attracting mosquitos and then trapping them as an outdoor control for several acres for mosquitos. I already know about getting control of any standing water even if minute. THere is a ditch running behind the property which makes it hard without some help. I'm getting eaten alive and just want to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Thanks in advance. D
Cleaning Visions Cookware Is it ok to scrub food off of the Visions cookware? I just bought some pots and skillets on ebay & was wondering if I scrubbed it really hard if it would leach something in to the food. Thanks. Bamboo flooring in semi-arid climate Has any one installed bamboo flooring in a semi-arid climate? If so, did you have any problems with contraction or cupping? FYI: We have a swamp cooler but will not be maintaining a constant humidity level.
Garden Spiders generally, i have no problem with having a few spiders around. but i have a small lime tree that spiders seem to love too much--huge webs spring up overnight and kill the flowers before they have a chance to turn into fruit. (i also have a lemon tree in the same yard but do not have the same problem with it.) i only use products that are ok for organic gardening.
Toxic Baby Bottles This is from a parent on Berkeley Parent's Network...
Baby Car Seats Dear Debra,
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Natural Spray Paint We have some fifty-year old child-sized wicker chairs that were recently repaired. The old material is gray and the new is natural new wood colored. The chair man has suggested we spray paint them because the color difference is so great between the old and the new materials. I suggested milk paint but he thinks that wouldn't cover the discrepancy well enough.
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