Burned pots and pans
Question from deviaene Hi Debra, we’re a family with 2 young children under 2. So it gets busy… to say the least. I also get distracted. I steam all my veggies rather then cook them, but lately, I’ve had a couple of pots in which the water has cooked...Safe Stairs
Question from Mary Hello Debra, I would like your input…..we are removing carpet & putting in hardwood flooring . The challenge for me is the stairs. I feel somewhat unsteady when I think of hardwood , not carpet on the stairs…a little too...Rock salt lamps
Question from KLP We are interested in purchasing a rock salt lamp. We have heard that they have many health benefits. What is your opinion of these lamps? Thank you. Debra’s Answer Those who sell these lamps say that when gently heated, glowing salt lamps emit...What do I do with my toxic house?
Question from Tracey from Chicago I just got married the day before we closed on our new house. It’s already been five months, and I have not been able to live in it. I’ve been living with relatives out of state. The new house makes me so sick, I can only...Cleaning Baby Spit up in bedding
Question from MKH Even though my baby is breast fed, her spit up smells if not immediately cleaned up, which sometimes isn’t obvious to us until much later. How do we get the smell out of things that can’t be thrown into the wash, like the floor of her...Breast Milk Storage
Question from AM Hi Debra, I was wondering if your readers have some suggestions on some healthy and nontoxic or environmental friendly breast milk storage “essentials”. Seems like the most common types out there are plastic freezer bags made for storing...Siding Options
Question from k.m.t Hi Debra, My husband and I need to replace the 35 year old aluminum siding on our townhome. We are on a very tight budget, but want to be green-friendly and avoid vinyl siding. What are our options? Thanks, k. Debra’s Answer Here’s what...Can I can raw applesauce?
Question from Shirley Richey Dear Debra, Thank you so much for the recipes. They are wonderful! I have a friend that’s been giving me apples this entire summer. I pick them right off her trees! They have been producing all summer & she has so many that...Tide Pure Essentials
Question from Bev Any thoughts on this new product Tide Pure Essentials ? Debra’s Answer I suspect that they are similar to Tide Simple Pleasures, that is, a petrochemical detergent with some natural fragrances, to appeal to the market segment of consumers who...
