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Comment on Earth Day, McDonald’s, and Bitter Regrets by rebecca

rebecca — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:53:25 +0000

I hope to reclaim that “greener than green feeling.” I don’t have any great tips yet, but if I come up with any, I will let you know! It is kind of sad. . . . I went from genuine excitement about green living to a kind of dull apathy. It’s not that I’ve stopped being green or doing green things–but that excitement definitely isn’t there any more. (I’m talking about green living like a boring ex-boyfriend! Ha!)

Comment on Should Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women Avoid Eating Nuts? by Steve

Steve — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:56:23 +0000

Peanuts are legumes, not nuts, the same family that includes soy.

Tree nuts like almonds and hazel are in the same family as apples, apricots, and other such European tree fruit.

I am highly allergic to soy; I test positive to peanut but have never had a reaction. When I was 27 I developed oral allergy syndrome in response to a fruit-nut allergy, but I can eat cashews, walnuts, and pecans with no problem.

I have the allergy/asthma/eczema triad, and don’t want my kids to get it, but I feel like we’re never going to sort out the causes.

All I can say is go paleo.

Comment on 100% Cotton Wrinkle-free Wonder Napkins by Joy

Joy — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:21:51 +0000

I have the secret! My fabulous childcare provider also read this post and rushed out to buy a set of the napkins. She was similarly disappointed when they came out in a wrinkled mess. She then washed them with natural fabric softener and made sure to put it in the detergent, bleach, and fabric softener sections of her washing machine. They came out quite nicely. Not to worry Rebecca! You can still buy some as long as you’re willing to pick up some natural fabric softener as well.

Comment on Earth Day, McDonald’s, and Bitter Regrets by Chante

Chante — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:52:12 +0000

This is a great topic. I too have lost the greener than green feeling. I just had a baby and we are using cloth diapers again and yada yada but I need a boost to remember why I paid so must more for special soaps and lotions and all the “good” stuff.
If you receive any great tips please post them. Thanks.

Comment on 100% Cotton Wrinkle-free Wonder Napkins by rebecca

rebecca — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:31:38 +0000

Oh no! I was going to stock up on the napkins. My one Cost Plus napkin is so great and wrinkle resistant!

Comment on How do you save money with gardening? by rebecca

rebecca — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:30:27 +0000

And I guess your HOA is against letting a goat roam around the common grounds at your condo. Too bad!

Comment on Hygeia EnJoye Professional-Grade Breastpump Giveaway by Mandy

Mandy — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:55:06 +0000

I liked you on facebook. This is such a nice breast pump!

Comment on How do you save money with gardening? by Gina - The Gluten-free Gourmand

Gina - The Gluten-free Gourmand — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:37:56 +0000

I’ve considered raising livestock, but sadly it’s not allowed. My garden is in a school playground so it would be difficult to conceal.

Comment on How do you save money with gardening? by rebecca

rebecca — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:50:56 +0000

Can you raise a small cow on your community garden plot?

Comment on How do you save money with gardening? by Gina - The Gluten-free Gourmand

Gina - The Gluten-free Gourmand — Tue, 08 May 2012 21:29:11 +0000

I wouldn’t say that gardening saves me big bucks, but it does save me some money after the first year of initial investment. The primary reason I garden is to grow better, fresher produce – tomatoes in particular are so much better from the garden. I also find the process of planting and harvesting really rewarding. As for the money, I do find that at certain times of the year I can go for several weeks at a time without having to buy any vegetables from the store. Now if only I could grow cheese and wine in the garden, I’d save a bundle.