Comments on: Poison Control http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/ Two Young People + One Old House = Love Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:19:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/comment-page-2/#comment-838037 YoungHouseLove Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:34:28 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2152#comment-838037 Aw thanks for the tip Kate! xo, s

Aw thanks for the tip Kate!

xo,
s

]]> By: Kate http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/comment-page-2/#comment-838001 Kate Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:13:40 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2152#comment-838001 I just love poking around your site. This is such a helpful article! I've started using lemons, baking soda, vinegar, and salt around the house - they work wonders!! This is the book that got me started: http://www.amazon.com/Salt-Lemons-Vinegar-Baking-Soda/dp/B002NLNFJ2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1328645076&sr=8-5 For some reason it's really expensive on Amazon, I think it's cheaper at Barnes & Noble. (They probably published it.) Happy Green Cleaning! I just love poking around your site. This is such a helpful article! I’ve started using lemons, baking soda, vinegar, and salt around the house – they work wonders!! This is the book that got me started:
http://www.amazon.com/Salt-Lemons-Vinegar-Baking-Soda/dp/B002NLNFJ2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1328645076&sr=8-5

For some reason it’s really expensive on Amazon, I think it’s cheaper at Barnes & Noble. (They probably published it.) Happy Green Cleaning!

]]> By: Andrea http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/comment-page-2/#comment-571398 Andrea Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:58:28 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2152#comment-571398 My daughter introduced me to your website and I am now a devotee. Loved this information.Regarding heating of plastics, if you car has been sitting in the heat, open the windows for a minute or two to help the toxic fumes dissipate. As for the microwave, I have understood that microwaving changes the chemical structure of food. Just heat a cup of water on the stove and one in the microwave and compare the taste. It tastes different to me. Lastly, our skin absorbs all of these toxins that we put on it so I never use lotions anymore. Can you imagine how toxic it is to apply sunscreen and bug repellant to our skin? I know there are some healthy choices out there for us but we sure have to be vigilant. My daughter introduced me to your website and I am now a devotee. Loved this information.Regarding heating of plastics, if you car has been sitting in the heat, open the windows for a minute or two to help the toxic fumes dissipate. As for the microwave, I have understood that microwaving changes the chemical structure of food. Just heat a cup of water on the stove and one in the microwave and compare the taste. It tastes different to me. Lastly, our skin absorbs all of these toxins that we put on it so I never use lotions anymore. Can you imagine how toxic it is to apply sunscreen and bug repellant to our skin? I know there are some healthy choices out there for us but we sure have to be vigilant.

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/comment-page-1/#comment-557166 YoungHouseLove Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:21:53 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2152#comment-557166 Love it so much! Thanks so much for sharing! xo, s

Love it so much! Thanks so much for sharing!

xo,
s

]]> By: Jackie http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/comment-page-1/#comment-557139 Jackie Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:40:07 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2152#comment-557139 Hi Sherry and John, First of all, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR WEBSITE! I love how you've documented everything to share with others. I am a DIY-er myself, and have thought of a million crazy things, but never have I thought of documenting them. It is such a great way to look back at what was and what is now. Anyway, while we're on the green subject, here is a link to how you can make your own cleaning stuff without all the nasties...http://wendylsgreengoddess.co.nz/Cleaning_Recipes.php Because I'm from New Zealand, I thought I'd share with you a local. Enjoy! xo Hi Sherry and John,

First of all, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR WEBSITE! I love how you’ve documented everything to share with others. I am a DIY-er myself, and have thought of a million crazy things, but never have I thought of documenting them. It is such a great way to look back at what was and what is now.

Anyway, while we’re on the green subject, here is a link to how you can make your own cleaning stuff without all the nasties…http://wendylsgreengoddess.co.nz/Cleaning_Recipes.php

Because I’m from New Zealand, I thought I’d share with you a local. Enjoy!

xo

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/comment-page-1/#comment-418821 YoungHouseLove Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:27:05 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2152#comment-418821 I found that in a local green grocery store called Ellwood Thompson. Maybe you can order it online as well? Good luck! xo, s

I found that in a local green grocery store called Ellwood Thompson. Maybe you can order it online as well? Good luck!

xo,
s

]]> By: patty http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/comment-page-1/#comment-418803 patty Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:31:42 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2152#comment-418803 Where do you buy Honeybee Garden watercolor nail polish? on-line? Is that brand found in any common stores, like Target? Where do you buy Honeybee Garden watercolor nail polish? on-line? Is that brand found in any common stores, like Target?

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/comment-page-1/#comment-260366 YoungHouseLove Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:08:58 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2152#comment-260366 Thanks so much for the tips Mallory! xo, s

Thanks so much for the tips Mallory!

xo,
s

]]> By: Mallory http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/comment-page-1/#comment-260357 Mallory Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:42:02 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2152#comment-260357 Love your blog. I have some advice for the dental xrays that you suggested were possibly not needed. The newer digital x-rays use less radiation than the older kind (equivalent to about the same amount of radiation you would get from sitting in the sun for twenty minutes). So make sure you find a super savvy dentist who is up to date on all his or her equipment. Unless you have never had problems with dental decay or are pregnant I would suggest doing your yearly x-rays (dentists don't have xray vision so until they do how can they see between your teeth?). Otherwise you could risk decay getting out of control and end up needing a filling (amalgam contain mercury and composite-the tooth colored fillings contain plastic). Bonus! if your dentist finds the start of a cavity early you can fight it off with tons of flossing and flouride. Love your blog. I have some advice for the dental xrays that you suggested were possibly not needed.

The newer digital x-rays use less radiation than the older kind (equivalent to about the same amount of radiation you would get from sitting in the sun for twenty minutes). So make sure you find a super savvy dentist who is up to date on all his or her equipment.

Unless you have never had problems with dental decay or are pregnant I would suggest doing your yearly x-rays (dentists don’t have xray vision so until they do how can they see between your teeth?). Otherwise you could risk decay getting out of control and end up needing a filling (amalgam contain mercury and composite-the tooth colored fillings contain plastic). Bonus! if your dentist finds the start of a cavity early you can fight it off with tons of flossing and flouride.

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/08/poison-control/comment-page-1/#comment-259221 YoungHouseLove Wed, 22 Sep 2010 02:52:24 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=2152#comment-259221 Hey Natalie, We actually have never heard that but have read many reviews that are extremely positive about Tom's Of Maine and have personally enjoyed using it so it's still what we buy to this day. Hope it helps! xo, s

Hey Natalie,

We actually have never heard that but have read many reviews that are extremely positive about Tom’s Of Maine and have personally enjoyed using it so it’s still what we buy to this day. Hope it helps!

xo,
s

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