I mentioned the beginning of my hayfever remedies last week, but I didn’t get a chance to tell you about the discovery that has changed my life with allergies: bee pollen! Specifically, locally-collected bee pollen. During allergy seasons (for me, it’s spring flowering trees and late summer grasses through the first frost), I mix a […]
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Mother’s Day gift ideas
Have you thought about Mother’s Day yet? It’s coming up this weekend! If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, be sure to check out a lot of the featured products covered in this blog. A customized spice box from the Savory Spice Shop has brought raves from all who have received it (including my […]
De-chlorinated Water
This weekend my handy husband installed a de-chlorinating water filter that covers the entire house. He spliced it in where the water supply enters the house, which was exactly what I wanted, since I’m most concerned about the bathtubs and showers. After much research, the best one he found was a Kenmore from Sears with […]
Ear ache
My children’s preschool teacher’s 9-year old daughter had an earache the other day. Since pediatricians are known to over-prescribe antibiotics for ear aches, I suggested she try to battle the virus first, then head to the doctor if there was no improvement. After all, antibiotics won’t kick a virus, only a bacteria. And most ear […]
Environmentally-friendly Dishwasher Detergents
When Consumer Reports rated dishwasher detergents, it found that the ecologically-sound brands (some good ones are Seventh Generation and Eco) actually work better than familiar national brands like Cascade because they contain naturally-occurring enzymes which literally digest the food off the plates and work better than harsh chemicals. Not to mention wash away cleanly without […]
