Toxin-Free Living
Recent Tests of Honey Sourced Around the World Show Contamination by Neonicotinoid Pesticides
Citizen Science Project Reveals Widespread Contamination of Honey. A recent study published in the journal Science revealed that seventy five percent of honey samples collected between 2012 and 2016 showed measurable amounts of neonicotinoids, a type of neurotoxic insecticide. The project, begun as a citizen science project by researchers at the Botanical Garden of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, tested…
Read MoreHow to Plant A Pollinator Garden for Native Bees, Butterflies and Other Beneficial Insects
It All Started With a Tiny Plant Tag…. Last spring I brought home a few seemingly innocuous flowering perennial plants from a major chain home store to add a little color to our yard and I found a little surprise…A tag that told me my flowers were treated with neonicotinoids to protect them from “problematic…
Read MoreGREEN LIVING CHALLENGE #2 – PINE VINEGAR – THE RESULTS ARE IN!
It’s been 5 weeks since I started the infusion of vinegar with Loblolly pine needles to make my own non-toxic pine cleaner. You might remember the original post back in December when I discussed the dangers of using cleaners like Pine Sol and the benefits of making your own non-toxic version,here. In February, I posted…
Read MoreGreen Living Customers Span the U.S.
From the beaches of California to the streets of New York and everywhere in-between, you can find us! Kimberly-Carr Home Designs now has customers in all 50 U.S. states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. THANK YOU to all of you who believe in our products and our brand!!!
Read MoreMore Tips to Reduce the Presence of Toxins in Your Home
Many of you mentioned that you enjoyed our post from December of 2014 and asked for more tips! Please see below for some pointers are keeping your bathroom as clean as possible. In The Bathroom AVOID Antibacterial toothpaste or mouthwash with Triclosan Porcelain enameled sinks and tubs (possible lead) #3 , #6, # 7 Labeled…
Read MoreOne Blogger’s Firsthand Account of the Prevalence of Unhealthy Chemicals
Given that there are so many conflicting news stories about what’s bad for your health, or might be bad for you long-term, it’s understandable that many of us are confused or don’t want to take the time to sift through all of the data. Please read Frances Beinecke’s blog post from July of 2013 in…
Read MoreWe Found This Article and Want to Share it With You
For the many people who live in humid climates, or for those who suffer mold and mildew allergies, the bathroom can be a source of frustration. We found this article in the San Francisco Chronicle and we think you will find it helpful in the battle against stubborn mold and mildew. Read it here. Tell…
Read MoreThings You Should Know About What You Bring Into Your Home
At Kimberly-Carr Home Designs, we strive to offer the finest quality products with attention to what is important to you. We know that you prefer a polyester shower curtain liner to cheaper and unhealthier alternatives like Vinyl or PVC shower curtains. We understand that you do everything you can to eliminate unhealthy toxins in your…
Read MoreCool Tips On How to Keep Your Kimberly-Carr Shower Curtain Liner Looking New
Naturally, you want to make sure to take proper care of it to get the most out of your purchase. Polyester requires special care, as it’s made from petroleum-based fibers that can melt under high temperatures. While it takes special care to clean polyester, it doesn’t take a lot of work. Please read these detailed…
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