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How to Choose Safe Cookware

June 17, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 4 Comments

How to Choose Safe Cookware

Safe cookware is foundational to a healthy kitchen. But how do I know which types are truly safe? How to Choose Safe Cookware From Teflon to stainless steel to cast iron—the choices can be confusing. Here is a brief overview of the three basic categories of cookware. Reactive Cookware This type of cookware is the… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, House, Natural Health, Natural Living Tagged With: aluminum, block, Cast iron, ceramic, cooking, cookware, enameled, food, himalayan, himalayan salt block, safe, salt, stainless, steel, Teflon, thermolon

Looking for Safe Products?

March 8, 2016 by Andrea Fabry 4 Comments

Looking for Safe Products?

Are you concerned about chemicals in products? Looking for companies you can trust? You’ll love the vision of MADE SAFE! The Timely Launch of MADE SAFE In February 2016 a Missouri jury awarded the family of Jacqueline Fox $72 million after determining her death by ovarian cancer was linked to her daily use of Johnson… 

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Filed Under: Beauty, Cleaning, Natural Living Tagged With: certification, chemical-free, chemicals, Johnson & Johnson talcum powder, MADE SAFE, natural, nontoxic, personal, personal care, powder, product certification, safe, skincare, talcum, toxic

A Guide to Safe Cookware

August 24, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 2 Comments

A Guide to Safe Cookware

Are you wondering which cookware is safe for you and your family?  Lindsey of The Little Pine offers some help! Guest Post from Lindsey on the Topic of Safe Cookware Awesome, you just purchased a shiny new cookware set that’s easy to clean and doesn’t require a lot of oil for cooking. You love it because,… 

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Filed Under: Foodie, Natural Living, Uncategorized Tagged With: cookware, iron, safe, thermolon

10 Steps to Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding

March 27, 2015 by Andrea Fabry 1 Comment

10 Steps to Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding

Flooding can occur after a heavy rain, appliance malfunction, or plumbing leak. Quick action is required to avoid potential health issues. 10 Guidelines for Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding 1. Understand that time is crucial. Mold grows within 24-48 hours. 2. Record details of damage with photographs or videos. 3. Prepare for difficult decisions. Border… 

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Filed Under: Cleaning, Microbes & Mold, microbes and mold, Mold, Mold and Microbes, Natural Living, Uncategorized, Unseen Reality Tagged With: ammonia, bacteria, basement, bleach, borax, building, CDC, cdc's, cleanup, contaminated, damage, damp, damp buildings, drywall, emergency, flooded, flooding, goggles, hazards, indoor flooding, insulation, mask, mold, musty, resources, safe, toxic, toxic mold, vinegar, water, water intrusion

10 Ways to Detox Your Home

October 13, 2014 by Andrea Fabry 7 Comments

10 Ways to Detox Your Home

What can we do to make our home a safe refuge? How can we ensure access to clean air and clean water? 10 Ways to Detox Your Home 1. Become aware. Don’t be afraid of information. While it can be overwhelming, knowledge is empowering. Dr. J. H. Tilden said, “Knowledge is power. Knowledge of how… 

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MEET ANDREA

I am a certified Building Biology Advocate, a former journalist, mother of nine, and avid CrossFitter who likes to think outside the box. After our family's health crisis in 2008, I learned to ask questions about what's in our food, our water, and our air. I hope to empower you as you seek to live safely in a complex world. Thankfully, small steps lead to big changes. Let's travel this road together, one step at a time.

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10 Things I’ve Learned (The Hard Way)

1. The answer may be right in front of you.
2. Time is often the best medicine.
3. Speak kindly to yourself.
4. The air we breathe matters.
5. It's better to know than not know.
6. Relinquishment is a balm for the soul.
7. Symptoms will instruct if we listen.
8. Sometimes you're the expert.
9. Allow hindsight to move you forward.
10. The next step is enough.

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