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Saffiano Leather Handbag
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I am searching for a new leather handbag and wonder about the different leathers. First, I wonder if a "quilted" leather bag contains a synthetic batting to make the quilted appearance. I also discovered a type of leather called...
The Sweet Farm
Naturally fermented sauerkrauts made with nothing but organic (local when possible) vegetables, sea salt, and spices. "Our traditional fermentation methods produce fresh, crisp and tangy krauts that pair well with just about any meal. In addition to their great taste,...
Berry Good Organics
Kits to make organic elderberry syrup, an all-natural traditional remedy proven to work. "Contrary to other elderberry kits, mine are infused with all natural, organic ingredients that enhance its function. With added bonuses such as Organic ginger root, Organic...
Livliga Dinnerware
Elegant portion control dinnerware made of sustainable and durable porcelain. Attractive designs make it easy to put controlled portions on a plate and have it look appealing. Dinnerware is "lead free" and uses only FDA approved, food-safe inks for the decoration....
Wild Mountain Paleo Market
A full selection of organic foods chosen around Paleo guidelines. So if you’re on a Paleo diet, you can eat everything on this site. Includes baked goods and baking supplies, granola, chocolate, coconut products, condiments, crackers and chips, fermented foods, dips...
Least toxic treatment to remove mycotoxins?
Question from Jennifer Hi Debra, I appreciate your work in the world so very much! I seem to remember a while back you addressed the benefits of fogging to remove mycotoxins. It was about the benefits of fogging with a formaldehyde gas mixture that did not leave any...
Lunchbox Containers
Question from TM Hi Debra, I was using a stainless steel lunchbox containers for my young kid, however, I read stainless steel may leach, although I'm not sure if only when heated? Glass is not an option right now as he is too young and can break. Would you go with...
Couch Conundrum
Question from Cecelia Hi Debra, I purchased two futons (latex/wool) because I read California had TB117 – the flame retardant in all its furniture (this was about 3 years ago). Now, I find that you can get furniture without flame retardants! The only question is, is...
How Long Does It Take for Phthalates to Outgas?
Question from Jen Hi Debra, Really appreciate the work that you do. I have a simple question that I can't seem to find an answer to: How long generally does it take to outgas phthalates? Do products continually outgas them? Thank you! Debra's Answer First I want to be...
Erector Desk
A standing desk (a work desk where you stand instead of sit) made of wood and steel and nothing else. I wrote to them asking “What is the finish on the wood?” and this was their reply…"The top is sanded and unfinished beech wood. We’ve experimented with some finishes...