Is Teflon Safe?

30 Jun 2009 05:44 PM

I used to swear by Teflon. I loved the non-stickiness of it. But, after reading that it may release toxic substances, I switched back to stainless steel and cast iron. Teflon (also known as PTFE for polytetrafluoroethylene) was invented at Kinetic Chemicals in 1938 by Roy Plunkett.

Green Beach Ideas

30 Jun 2009 04:19 PM

Here where I live in North Carolina, we are within reasonable driving distance of at least six beaches. But, some that I have gone to are not well taken care of by those visiting.

Bamboo Flooring: A Great Alternative to Hardwood

29 Jun 2009 11:53 AM

If you love hardwood flooring and are thinking about placing some in your home, you may want to consider bamboo flooring. It is a great option for homes that is simple to clean, has anti-microbial properties, and is environmentally friendly.

King of Pop Michael Jackson Dead at 50

25 Jun 2009 05:19 PM

My pop culture head is literally spinning. When Ed McMahon passed away a few days ago, I was sad, but I knew many young readers wouldn't remember Ed other than his financial problems of late. When Farrah Fawcett passed away today, again, I was sad, but knew that she was not in good shape.

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Farrah Fawcett Dies at 62

25 Jun 2009 04:25 PM

Much like Ed McMahon's recent death, everyone had to be expecting to hear the news of Farrah Fawcett's death and today, she became a true angel at the age of 62. The actress had been battling anal cancer.

Ed McMahon Dies at 86

25 Jun 2009 07:53 AM

You had to know this was coming, but it is still sad to see a television icon pass away. Ed McMahon died at the age of 86 at the Ronald Reagan/UCLA Medical Center just a little after midnight last Monday.

Public Transportation: The Way to Go!

24 Jun 2009 02:13 PM

I know, I know, it doesn't seem to be the first thing people want to consider about when talking about green living. Americans have become so dependent on their cars and I must admit that the thought of public transportation makes me cringe sometimes.

More Celebrity Separations: Billy and Katie Lee Joel and Kate and Jon Gosselin

22 Jun 2009 04:42 PM

The Piano Man is going to be singing solo again as Billy Joel and his third wife Katie Lee have decided to separate. The official announcement read, "After nearly five years of marriage, Billy Joel and Katie Lee Joel have decided to separate.

1 comments — latest 22 Jun 2009 05:55 PM by EvaRose

Herbal Insect Repellent

18 Jun 2009 10:16 AM

One of my best friends called yesterday and was freaking out a bit. Her two year old son had a tick. I hate ticks. If you read my blog about spiders, know that ticks only fall slightly under spiders because I see fewer of them.

White Roofs and Clean Coal Anyone?

15 Jun 2009 08:11 AM

Living green and helping the environment seems to be on everyone's mind lately and President Obama is no different. Now, it seems that his Energy Secretary Steven Chu has a few ideas up his sleeve.