- PTFE-free and contains no silicone-oil
- PFOA-free
- no toxic fumes, even when overheated
- 60% less CO2-emission during application of Thermolon non-stick coating than PTFE-containing cookware
Link: http://yourstowin.com/?p=1283
Ends 9/28
Friday, September 23, 2011
GreenPan Frying Pan Giveaway (9/28) [Giveaway]
Check out the giveaway for a non-toxic frying pan at Yours To Win. You can win an 8" Commercial Frying Pan with the following features:
Link: http://yourstowin.com/?p=1283
Ends 9/28
Link: http://yourstowin.com/?p=1283
Ends 9/28
My New Toy - Coffee Press [Review]
[Review] The Palm Restaurant Coffee Press features double-wall glass exterior, a glass handle, and a removable rubber base. The double-wall glass keeps the water hot longer and the rubber base prevents the press from sliding around on the table. My only concern is the thin glass handle, which I could see snapping off if I hit it against something.
The coffee press holds 3 cups of coffee - three small cups of coffee. Think European, not American sizes. The size is perfect for when I'm working from home and do not want to turn on the 12-cup coffee maker.
The plunger design brews coffee to enjoy immediately, usually within 10 minutes, so you should buy a pot to suit your requirements. Since this is a not a coffee maker with a heated bottom, the coffee will become cold if you make more than you will drink.
The process is easy. Put the coffee in the bottom, pour hot water on top, let it sit for 5-10 minutes depending on your preferred strength, and then push down the plunger to "press" the ground to the bottom. I like my coffee stronger, so I let the coffee "brew" for about 10 minutes.
Green Note: The only energy expended on this process is the energy used to heat the water in the tea kettle. Other green aspects are using glass, a reusable container, no coffee filters, and not keeping the coffee pot on for 2 hours.
Emergency Prep: I am always thinking of alternate ways of approach my daily routines and chores without the use of electricity. You never know when the power is going to go off. I cannot function without coffee! The coffee press is going to be more useful than a coffee maker, especially if I have some way to heat water (gas grill, InstaFire, coals, etc.)
Disclosure: I purchased this product on my own. This review is not sponsored by any company or individual other than me. This product review is based on my own personal experiences with this item and is completely honest and objective.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Mommy Living the Life of Riley - Say NO to Plastic Bags
Today, I bringing you my post at a wonderful blog that I follow and just started writing for - Mommy Living the Life of Riley. I am writing about eco-friendly and green living.
Are you buried in plastic grocery bags? Are the bags overflowing out of a container that is supposed to keep them organized? Or, do you stuff one thousand bags into another plastic Kroger bag until it bursts?
This was my life for a long time. Half of the area under our sink was full of plastic bags. When I opened the door, the bags would fall out. I did not know what to do with them! Throw them away? No, that is wasteful! Recycle them? I never remembered to take them to the Kroger recycle bins. The pile just kept growing!
Read more at: http://www.mommylivingthelifeofriley.com/eco-friendly-green-living/getting-crunchy-with-katie-reusable-bags-are-not-just-for-treehuggers-say-no-to-plastic-bags/
Are you buried in plastic grocery bags? Are the bags overflowing out of a container that is supposed to keep them organized? Or, do you stuff one thousand bags into another plastic Kroger bag until it bursts?
This was my life for a long time. Half of the area under our sink was full of plastic bags. When I opened the door, the bags would fall out. I did not know what to do with them! Throw them away? No, that is wasteful! Recycle them? I never remembered to take them to the Kroger recycle bins. The pile just kept growing!
Read more at: http://www.mommylivingthelifeofriley.com/eco-friendly-green-living/getting-crunchy-with-katie-reusable-bags-are-not-just-for-treehuggers-say-no-to-plastic-bags/
Dishwasher Problems - Potential Solution
I am still looking for a solution to the cloudiness on my dishes and glasses that have been through the dishwasher cycle. I am a fan of Tropical Traditions products. I was excited to find out they have a dishwashing powder and that Roxanna Jolly raved about its effectiveness. I hope I win!
Link: http://roxannajolly.com/?p=1979
Ends 9/24
Link: http://roxannajolly.com/?p=1979
Ends 9/24
Playing Outdoors with my Family
Even though the warm weather of the summer is over, we can now enjoy the cooler weather that is perfect for outdoor activities. Playing outdoors with my family not only includes the fun activities, but also exercises such as hiking, running, and cycling. I would like to share some of the outside activities that we enjoy with our immediate and extended family.
One of our favorite activities as a family (and as an extended family) is to travel down to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a long weekend. We usually rent a chalet close to the Smoky Mountains National Park. The best part of the trip is all of the hiking trails that are available, for free! When we travel with our 3 year old twin nieces, we usually pick out the easier trails like the short distance trails and the paved trails. The girls really enjoy being outside because they can pick up leaves and sticks. This is also a great learning opportunity. What better way to discover nature than in a forest full of sticks!
When we babysit our nieces, we love playing with them in the back yard. We usually go around the yard and look at all of the plants. We touch and feel the plants to understand the differences. Their favorite plant is lamb's ear because it is so soft. One time, we picked up walnuts in our back yard and hit them with a hammer to see what was inside. Even though the girls are allergic to nuts, they still enjoyed sitting on the porch and hitting nuts with a hammer.
My husband and I usually enjoy running and cycling outside. We really enjoy seeing the beauty of leaves turning colors this time of the year. If you do not particularly enjoy running and cycling, then you can always go on a nice walk after dinner. Getting outside and enjoying nature, whether you are walking around in your backyard, or getting dirty on the grass with your kids is the best way to enjoy this time of the year.
>> What do you enjoy about this time of the year? Do you play outside more because of the cooler weather? If so, then take the pledge at Clorox2 Play 2Day Pledge hub, http://clorox2play2day.com. At this website, you can learn more about the healthy benefits of playing outside with your kids. You can also learn how to get those grass stains out of the clothes!
I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Clorox2® blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here.
One of our favorite activities as a family (and as an extended family) is to travel down to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a long weekend. We usually rent a chalet close to the Smoky Mountains National Park. The best part of the trip is all of the hiking trails that are available, for free! When we travel with our 3 year old twin nieces, we usually pick out the easier trails like the short distance trails and the paved trails. The girls really enjoy being outside because they can pick up leaves and sticks. This is also a great learning opportunity. What better way to discover nature than in a forest full of sticks!
When we babysit our nieces, we love playing with them in the back yard. We usually go around the yard and look at all of the plants. We touch and feel the plants to understand the differences. Their favorite plant is lamb's ear because it is so soft. One time, we picked up walnuts in our back yard and hit them with a hammer to see what was inside. Even though the girls are allergic to nuts, they still enjoyed sitting on the porch and hitting nuts with a hammer.
My husband and I usually enjoy running and cycling outside. We really enjoy seeing the beauty of leaves turning colors this time of the year. If you do not particularly enjoy running and cycling, then you can always go on a nice walk after dinner. Getting outside and enjoying nature, whether you are walking around in your backyard, or getting dirty on the grass with your kids is the best way to enjoy this time of the year.
>> What do you enjoy about this time of the year? Do you play outside more because of the cooler weather? If so, then take the pledge at Clorox2 Play 2Day Pledge hub, http://clorox2play2day.com. At this website, you can learn more about the healthy benefits of playing outside with your kids. You can also learn how to get those grass stains out of the clothes!
I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Clorox2® blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here.
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