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My Simple Refrigerator Organization Project
I never thought I’d be writing about how to organize your refrigerator, of all things, until I became a woman with 99 refrigerator problems that caused me to misplace food, have to clean up spills, or have to pull everything out of the fridge to find what I'm looking for. I went through a bit of trial and error to get things under control, so I thought I'd share what I learned and maybe save some of you some time and money along the way.Read more
The Best Electric Griddles without PTFE
Ever since George Foreman first taught us how to "knock out the fat" by letting the grease run off, I've been looking for a better way to grill and griddle. These cooking methods are quick, easy, and healthy, but the problem back in the day -- other than the lack of removable plates for easy cleanup -- was that the health gains from siphoning off the fat were negated by using a Teflon cooking surface.While great strides have been made to offer consumers choices in eco-friendly pans for the stove top, electric cookware has unfortunately not kept pace with the green revolution.
Nevertheless, I found a few PFOA and PTFE free electrics to choose from in the quest to live green and eliminate Teflon and toxic cookware from the kitchen, including this first model from Hamilton Beach.
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This Company Pays You to Recycle
Imagine getting PAID to recycle!Yes, the eco-conscious among us already know that we should be conserving our natural resources and taking care of the environment we live in, and we don't need a cookie as incentive.
But, as long as you're recycling anyway, you might as well enjoy a reward for it. And it might be just the thing you need to get hubby, the surly teenagers, or the neighbor who always throws bottles in the trash on board.
If you or someone you know could use a little reward for going green, check this out.
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Foodsaver Reviews | Which Vacuum Sealer Should You Buy?
A Foodsaver Vacuum Sealer is the small kitchen appliance of choice for the eco conscious. You can keep your food fresher longer and throw less of it away. Plus, you can shop in bulk and consume less packaging.Use these Foodsaver reviews to compare easy-to-use models, like the 2-in-1 sealer below that preserves your food's flavor and texture.
Not sure how a food vacuum sealer will fit into your routine? I have lots of ideas for getting the most out of it.
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