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63A Compelling Reason to Choose Organic Cotton
by Marye Audet
By now most people have heard of the child trafficking that is taking place to keep the world in chocolate treats, as well as the horrid conditions for children on coffee plantations, Nike sweatshops and other areas. Recently there has been more news, this time from the cotton fields of Uzbekistan. published 2 weeks ago
79Organic Cotton Clothing
by Marye Audet
Approximately 25% of the herbicides and 10% of the pesticides used overall are used on cotton. In fact, it is estimated that close to 150 lbs of chemicals per acre are used to produce conventional cotton. published 2 weeks ago
83Reusable Grocery Bags
by Marye Audet
Reusable grocery bags are made from several different types of materials, can be as plain or fancy as you like, and best of all, they cause very little impact on the environment.All about reusable grocery bags plus free patterns, and shopping directory. published 2 weeks ago
84Organic Baby: Eco-Friendly from Birth
by Marye Audet
From the moment an infant draws its first breath in the delivery room he is taking in VOCs: harmful, carcinegenic chemicals. He is wrapped in fabric that is outgassing formaldehydes and if it is cotton and not synthetic then it is likely full of pesticides and chemicals from fumigation. He, if nursed, takes in the pesticide residues present in his mother's milk, and if given formula is subject to both pesticides and GMOs. published 5 weeks ago
90Aprons Return to the Kitchen
by Marye Audet
Donna Reed wore an apron. Mrs. Cleaver wore an apron. All of the best t.v moms of the classic sit-coms wore aprons. Even pin-up girls wore aprons- and little else. published 6 weeks ago
62How to be a Locavore:The 100 Mile Diet
by Marye Audet
Food, the way that it is done now, has a huge carbon footprint. It is transported for thousands of miles using fossil fuels. Even if you have a dairy a mile away from your home the milk you drink likely travels several hundred miles at the very least before it gets to your table. published 6 weeks ago
79Shawnee Pottery : Affordable Collectibles
by Marye Audet
Shawnee Pottery was the manufacturer of various types of household pottery from 1937 through 1961. The company created various types of kitchenware intended to be inexpensive, and for daily use. The Shawnee Pottery line was available in department stores like Woolworth's, Sears, and McCrory's. published 6 weeks ago
74Home Improvement Stores
by Marye Audet
By using stores that specialize in architectural salvage you are really involved in the ultimate recycling project! Finding the items you need to complete your projects can be a time consuming thing as you head to the home improvement store, shop, carry heavy items, and then wait in line to pay. Shopping for these same items online may cost a little more but the savings in time and patience can be enormous. Be sure to ask questions, understand the return policies, and check to make sure you are published 2 months ago
75Collecting Vintage Board Games
by Marye Audet
Collecting antique and vintage board games is a fascinating hobby. The games are still very affordable. Board games became popular during Victorian times and have recorded the history of our pastimes ever since! published 4 months ago
82The Art of the Yixing Teapot
by Marye Audet
The history of the Yixing teapot is fascinating. During the Sung Dynasty (960-1279) the unique purple clay was discovered, and mined, around Lake Taihu. The beautiful tones of the fired pots became more distinctive with age and increased in popularity for the next four hundred years! published 4 months ago
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