Memories of my mom and Mother’s Day
I have many fond memories of my mom, Ruth L. Slingsby. She helped me to love school and develop a […]
Food
How to wash produce to reduce pesticide exposure
Affordable, simple household practices can reduce pesticide levels on fruits and vegetables and help consumers lower their daily dietary exposure
Thermos is recalling more than 8 million food jars and bottles after reports of permanent vision loss
About 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and about 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles are being recalled by
Spring cleaning tip: Don’t use vinegar on some items
Since I avoid the use of harsh, toxic chemicals in cleaning, I often use vinegar in cleaning. However, Consumer Reports says it shouldn’t be used in nine cases: Clothes irons. Vinegar could damage the inside of the iron. Countertops: Vinegar is an acid, and it can etch and dull natural stone such as marble and limestone. For granite, it can break down sealers.
Albertsons, Safeway, and Haggen offer deceptive ‘buy one get one free’ deals, lawsuit alleges
The corporate owner of Safeway, Albertsons, and Haggen grocery stores has overcharged Washington consumers in more than 3 million transactions
Take a look at what happens when you delay your spring yard work
This spring, I’ve been really busy working on my new blog, so I haven’t gotten out in my yard yet
How are you doing with your spring yard work?
The weather’s been so cold here in the Seattle area that I haven’t gotten out in my yard for as much spring yard work as I would have liked. My garden is growing well and so far I’ve enjoyed lettuce, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, and one strawberry.
Maryland is set to become the first state to ban surveillance pricing, but the law has weaknesses, consumer group says
In January, Maryland Governor Wes Moore introduced the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, a bill that prohibits dynamic pricing and
Ghirardelli Easter chocolate bunny treat turned out to be overpriced and overpackaged
About a week ago, I wrote about whether it was a good idea to buy Easter items at the after