Welcome Fight Back Fridays from Food Renegade! Please check out Analyzing Aluminum in August as well. Your second Call to Action is an idea that’s been percolating in my head for a few years now, and I’m finally going to do it (and ask you to join me!). Last week I discussed the problem of [...]
Entries from August 5th, 2009
Call to Action: Bath and Body Works Anti-antibacterial Soap Letter
August 5th, 2009 · 28 Comments · Call to Action, Cleaning
Tags: Cleaning·handwashing·letter-writing·sanitizers·triclosan
Two Winners, Nine Days…A Celebration of 29 Happy Birthday Giveaway!
August 4th, 2009 · 14 Comments · Uncategorized
Since my birthday is this week, I decided I get to leave the kitchen again to do some things I enjoy: Blessing others by giving away free stuff Promoting breastfeeding Supporting local small businesses Supporting really small businesses – mommies at home! Sharing resources for cost-effective yet safe products Jesus seems to be okay with [...]
Tags: giveaway
Giveaway: Organic Mamas Nursing Bracelet
August 4th, 2009 · 42 Comments · Uncategorized
My friend Shannon’s bracelets are absolutely darling/gorgeous/stylish, whatever your mood. I never had something like this with my first child, but it would have helped a LOT as I navigated the world of nursing. Breastmilk is the perfect, God-given food, perfectly natural…but not always perfectly easy. These bracelets help you remember which side you nursed [...]
Tags: giveaway·product review
Giveaway: Natural Momma $10 Gift Certificate
August 4th, 2009 · 41 Comments · Cleaning
You know how buying natural beauty and personal care products often ends up hurting your pocketbook as much as it helps the earth and your health? A classic Kitchen Stewardship conundrum. I have just the solution for you: I was introduced to Natural Momma just this spring, and I couldn’t believe my luck. Audrey makes [...]
Kitchen Tip Tuesday: How to Stretch your Real Maple Syrup
August 4th, 2009 · 26 Comments · Frugality, Upgraded Nutrition
Don’t forget to check out my two giveaways this week in honor of my birthday and the intro to Analyzing Aluminum in August (for a chance for 5 extra entries in the giveaways!). Inspired by the Condiment Awareness Monday Mission, I’d like to help you utilize a healthy, real-food condiment more frugally: Real Maple Syrup. [...]
Tags: Frugality·maple syrup·natural sweeteners·sweeteners·tips
Analyzing Aluminum in August: An Introduction
August 3rd, 2009 · 4 Comments · Uncategorized
This month we’ll be examining the many products that contain aluminum that we use in the kitchen (and a few other places) and analyzing our use of them. I’m going to share with you a few health reasons and an environmental reason why you should avoid aluminum in general, and some frugal pointers for when [...]
Monday Mission: Upgrade your Condiment Awareness
August 3rd, 2009 · 21 Comments · Do It Yourself, Upgraded Nutrition
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to “choose your own adventure” in the new and exciting field of condiment awareness. Last week in the mental mission, I encouraged you to begin reading condiment labels and being conscious of how many condiments you use and what quantity. At our house, we have some [...]
