Thank you to Better Life for sponsoring this post Last week I had a few hours to kill while my son was at soccer practice. There was a Target nearby so I decided to run a few errands. While walking up and down the aisles at Target I was amazed by the number of organic…
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Is Aluminum Foil Recyclable? The Answer is Complicated
Aluminum foil made its way into our kitchen a few years ago, joining forces with other alternatives to plastic wrap. Plastic wrap has been around for generations, preserving leftovers and keeping food from becoming stale. Unfortunately plastic wrap is made from a form of plastic called low-density polyethylene (LDPE). Plastics that have been touted as safe and…
How to Make the Switch to Clean Energy With MyDomino (Giveaway: Nest Programmable Thermostat!)
This is a sponsored post created in collaboration with MyDomino. I did receive compensation. All opinions are my own. When you hear the phrase “clean energy” what do you think? Clean energy is heat and electricity produced from renewable resources such as solar, wind and water. This form of energy generates little or no pollution or…
Is BPA In Your Food Cans? New Report Says Yes!
There’s some bad news for those of us who thought BPA was a thing of the past. A new report released today tested nearly 200 food can linings for the toxic chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA) and found that two out of three cans tested have the chemical in the lining. The report took a look at…
Big Changes in GMO Labeling! What You Need to Know
Many of us want GMO labeling and it’s finally happening! For years we’ve been fighting for something that seems so simple. We want to know what’s in our food. We’ve been asking for GMO labeling and transparency and after years of effort food industry giants now have no choice but to comply. A few weeks ago the…
Grassfed Yogurt: What Are The Health Benefits?
Have you noticed that there seem to be more and more products with a “grassfed” label? And it’s not just beef boasting the label, dairy products from milk to yogurt are also prominently displaying a “100% grassfed” label. Eager to learn more about this new addition to our labeling system, I had a chance to hear from Tim Joseph,…
5 Green Products That Will Make Your Life Easier
In honor of Earth Day, which is rapidly approaching on April 22nd, I gathered together a list of a few green products that are innovative and interesting. Many of these will make life easier, help the planet and also save you a few pennies in the long run. Green Products That Will Make Life Easier Water Powered Digital…