Household Supplies

what is a good brand of kitchen supplies, that are not treated with tons of chemicals?
i am going to be buying kitchen supplies for my new apt, and i am going to try and avoid teflon and other harsh chemicals that the plastics or metals are treated with.

so are their any good brands for things like measuring cups, storing containers, pots, pans, just normal kitchen supplies thats are not doused in chemicals?

I don’t really understand your issue with things being ‘doused in chemicals.’ If you don’t like teflon don’t buy teflon pans. Its really pretty easy. Buy stainless steel or iron skillets. Use metal utensils.

easy

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what is a good brand of kitchen supplies, that are not treated with tons of chemicals?
i am going to be buying kitchen supplies for my new apt, and i am going to try and avoid teflon and other harsh chemicals that the plastics or metals are treated with.

so are their any good brands for things like measuring cups, storing containers, pots, pans, just normal kitchen supplies thats are not doused in chemicals?

I don’t really understand your issue with things being ‘doused in chemicals.’ If you don’t like teflon don’t buy teflon pans. Its really pretty easy. Buy stainless steel or iron skillets. Use metal utensils.

easy

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How Much Will Basic Things Cost for First Apartment?
I live in Madison WI, and intend to move out of the house and get an appartment (~$700/mo.) with a friend, starting this summer. We’ve worked out how much to spend on monthly costs (rent, utilities, and weekly groceries), but we will need to buy a whole bunch of stuff as soon as (or before) we move in. That means that we’ll have to shell out a large amount of money all at once, which requires planning.

Such things include: Plates, glasses, and utensils; kitchen knives and tools; a stock of imperishable food; toilet plunger; toolbox; cleaning supplies; and other little things like that.

We’ve already accounted for furniture and the security deposit.

How much would you estimate these costs to total up to?

Thanks.

It really depends on where you go to purchase those things. Some of them could be bought at yard sales, or thrift stores.

Wal Mart is also another lower cost place to start purchasing those things. Some things like a tool box are not critical and you could leave it for later. Also A toilet plunger really doesn’t NEED to be bought until you need it.

All told you can get most of the stuff for a few hundred dollars (maybe 500) though, if you want GOOD knives and such then you may want to invest more money in it. Also, kitches tools, well go get the ones you KNOW you will need but, purchase more specialized ones as you need them. Also don’t forget Pots and Pans which can also run into a pretty penny for them. There are two ways to obtain them. Purchase them as a set which can run 200+ dollars or buy them as you need them, though if you know anyonw with a CostCo or Sams Club card you might be able to get a really good deal on them there.

For cleaning, I would start with somehting that is multi purpose (if you don’t have much cash) instead of purchasing a lot of specialized products.

Again, it really depends on where you shop and the quantity of stuff you are buying.

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what is a good brand of kitchen supplies, that are not treated with tons of chemicals?
i am going to be buying kitchen supplies for my new apt, and i am going to try and avoid teflon and other harsh chemicals that the plastics or metals are treated with.

so are their any good brands for things like measuring cups, storing containers, pots, pans, just normal kitchen supplies thats are not doused in chemicals?

I don’t really understand your issue with things being ‘doused in chemicals.’ If you don’t like teflon don’t buy teflon pans. Its really pretty easy. Buy stainless steel or iron skillets. Use metal utensils.

easy

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Do you think Jesse Jackson is a hero?
If so, read this letter someone wrote to him. I was crying I was laughing so hard. Maybe this guy should run for president in 08′!

Dear Jesse Jackson
Posted: September 19, 2006
1:00 a.m. Eastern
Dear Rev. Jackson:
I read with interest your Sept. 12, 2006, article “Goodwill, unity, money have been squandered since Sept. 11,” which appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times. I do not object, as such, to your poisonous screed directed at President Bush. I object to the substance that so freely flows from your mouth and that can best be likened unto that which is consistent with encopresis albeit in your case, the malady can hardly be defined as involuntary.
You purport yourself to be a minister a reverend a so-called man of God but a minister is a servant and a reverend is a member of the clergy, which means said individual is to be obedient unto the God he serves. If one serves the “god” of chaos, deceit, lies, whore-mongering, dysfunction, greed and resentment then perhaps within ecclesiastical environs it can be said you serve well. Apart from same being the case, you are antithetical of everything that can remotely be identified as a biblical servant of the true “Living God.” But I get ahead of myself.
In the piece you wrote, our military is “stranded ? [in Iraq] with inadequate training and inadequate direction.” On what did you base that premise? On what basis do you brand the finest all-volunteer military in the history of civilization as poorly trained and inept? Or was your statement an effluence based on an apriori moment designed to gain political p oints for the upcoming election?
You spoke of “catastrophic climate change, global pandemics and unsustainable trade deficits” but you never make mention of the catastrophic zeitgeist that has wreaked havoc and “more economic damage” upon the community you self-servingly claim to represent. You are never heard making reference to the “pandemic” level of black on black crime, black abortion rates, black single-parent homes (albeit you contributed to those numbers) and black criminal behavior, all of which threatens the future of blacks as a whole.
You wrote that the president, “instead of asking Americans to sacrifice to meet the challenge [of 9/11] ? called on them, literally, to go shopping.” You condescendingly wrote, “He allowed business as usual to go on in Washington.” I ask you how much more could Americans have sacrificed than watching their innocent family members and co-citizens perish? How much more sacrifice could the president have called upon the people to make? Or by sacrifice were you saying that the president could have called upon Americans to give more pints of blood or more supplies to charity groups that were immediately besieged with donations? Perhaps you reasoned that ordinary people performing extraordinary acts of volunteerism and acts of mercy were not sacrifice enough. Or were you suggesting that President Bush should have ordered everyone to hide under their kitchen tables and quake in fear?
What part of the American spirit do you perceive wasn’t grieving after those attacks? What do you believe the people of Washington and its metropolitan area experienced daily as they commuted past the final resting place of those aboard United Flight 77? What would you have done differently? How would you have displayed leadership?
In the article, you spoke of the 9/11 commission being “nonpartisan”: Does that include Richard Ben-Veniste and Jamie Gorelick? You derided the very intelligence tools that have prevented terrorist attacks on our soil since 9/11. You intentionally and erroneously labeled domestic eavesdropping “warrantless wiretapping,” never mentioning that it prevented Lyman Farris from blowing up the Brooklyn Bridge , was instrumental in protecting the Sears Towers and was key in uncovering the UK suicide bombers’ plan to blow up 10 international passenger planes just one month ago.
You blame the president for bringing “discredit to the nation across the world.” My question to you is, who brought discredit on the nation in 1979 when we had a president who betrayed a trusted ally and was unable to free Americans held hostage . Who brought “discredit” on America in the years preceding 9/11, as the mongrel followers of a pedophile and false god bombed American interests around the world? Is President Bush to blame for the 1993 World Trade Tower bombings?

You referred to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld as “ugly and dishonest.” I ask you, is that not a more appropriate self-description? You are the man who rubbed the blood of a fallen hero on your clothing and then lied, saying he died in your arms. Shall we outline your financial dealings?
You claim the president’s credibil! ity is g one, when in truth it is you who has no credibility. President Bush is fulfilling the role of his office. But as a minister, can the same be said of you? Are you fulfilling God’s prescripts for the priestly office you claim to hold? How many people have you personally led to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ? How many people have you preached the salvation message to?
What have you done to bring glory and honor to the name of Christ? Is that what you were doing as you paraded your pregnant mistress around the White House while supposedly ministering to a president taken with sexual sin of his own?
“Goodwill, unity, money” have indeed been squandered, but not since 9/11. They have been squandered on you and your morally depraved kind. You claim a title that should offer “hope,” but instead you offer fool’s parsley.
My prayer for you would be, and is, that you would confess the error of your ways while there is yet time, because the “Living God” takes a dim view of those who intentionally lead his children astray.
Sincerely,
Mychal S. Massie
P.S. I am available to debate you, anywhere, on the relative principles of your ersatz theology versus true Christianity.
Wouldn’t you love to shake this man’s hand? I know I would!

Jesse Jackson is a joke.He exploits racial issues for his own personal gain.Even fabricating events to fit a racial profile.Have you ever noticed he has alot more money than the people he represents.Hes making quite a living off of them.

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How can I fix my damaged hair with household items?
I used to straighten or put a lot of gel in my hair, and over the summer I haven’t done anything to it to try to get it healthy, but its still damaged. I don’t have a car so I cannot go anywhere to buy a product, so what household items can I use to treat my damaged hair?

Avocado makes a wonderful hair conditioning treatment because it is rich in natural oils as well as vitamin B-6 and E. It is also packed with protein and has wonderful hydrating properties. You can use mashed avocado alone or mix it with lemon juice and/or aloe or mayonnaise to make an easy to use paste. Apply your chosen mixture to your hair and then comb it through with a wide-tooth comb or a hair pick. Wrap the hair with a towel and let it sit for between 15 and 45 minutes. All that is left to then is to wash, rinse, and set.

Banana can help restore life to dull looking hair. Simply mix it together with a little bit of olive oil to make a natural paste. Apply liberally throughout the hair before it is shampooed. Comb the mixture through with a hair pick or wide-tooth comb. Let it sit for 20 minutes to one hour (covered or uncovered). Finally, shampoo, rinse, and style. Your newly revitalized hair should bounce with more elasticity and glow with revitalized shine.

Beer can add body, fullness, softness, and shine to dull, flat hair. The proteins found in the malt and hops of beer actually help to coat, rebuild, and repair damaged hair. The quality of the beer isn’t of major concern, although flat beer works better than fresh. You also want to choose a variety that doesn’t have too strong of an odor, or the scent left behind could be overpowering. Apply the beer to freshly shampooed hair, working it through to the ends. Finally rinse with lukewarm water and style as usual.

Eggs can help restore shine to dry hair. They are also useful in taming frizz. Eggs contain natural fatty acids that infuse split ends with the nutrients needed to restore the hair’s natural shine. Make a conditioner by combining egg yolk with olive oil and water. Use it as you would a regular conditioner, and let it sit on the hair for at least five minutes. If your hair is really dry, let it sit for a minimum of ten minutes. All that is left to do then is to rinse and style.

Mayonnaise has long been recognized for its ability to help condition severely dry hair. It has natural oils and vitamins that infuse the hair with softness and shine. However, using mayonnaise alone may not have the maximum effect you want. If that is the case, try a mixture that is one part mayo, one part egg, and one part olive oil. The other ingredients have additional healing properties that are helpful. Combined with the mayonnaise, they make a much better overall hair mask.
Olive oil nourishes, conditions, and improves the strength and elasticity of your hair, while the couldn’t-be-easier process is both stress-reducing and health-promoting.

I hope this helps!

JoshNearing*

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what is a good brand of kitchen supplies, that are not treated with tons of chemicals?
i am going to be buying kitchen supplies for my new apt, and i am going to try and avoid teflon and other harsh chemicals that the plastics or metals are treated with.

so are their any good brands for things like measuring cups, storing containers, pots, pans, just normal kitchen supplies thats are not doused in chemicals?

I don’t really understand your issue with things being ‘doused in chemicals.’ If you don’t like teflon don’t buy teflon pans. Its really pretty easy. Buy stainless steel or iron skillets. Use metal utensils.

easy

Read the rest of this entry »

what is a good brand of kitchen supplies, that are not treated with tons of chemicals?
i am going to be buying kitchen supplies for my new apt, and i am going to try and avoid teflon and other harsh chemicals that the plastics or metals are treated with.

so are their any good brands for things like measuring cups, storing containers, pots, pans, just normal kitchen supplies thats are not doused in chemicals?

I don’t really understand your issue with things being ‘doused in chemicals.’ If you don’t like teflon don’t buy teflon pans. Its really pretty easy. Buy stainless steel or iron skillets. Use metal utensils.

easy

Read the rest of this entry »

House cleaning?
Anybody have any good house cleaning tips? How can I get my 6 year old boy & 7 year old girl to help with the house work?

every day my children the same age have chores to do. they may not be much or done exactly right but they have them. some examples are dust, swiffer, clean windows doors and moldings. water the dogs, feed the cats ect. I write it on their dry erase and they do it. I do chores Its our house everyone lives in it everyone can do something to help

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House cleaning?
Anybody have any good house cleaning tips? How can I get my 6 year old boy & 7 year old girl to help with the house work?

every day my children the same age have chores to do. they may not be much or done exactly right but they have them. some examples are dust, swiffer, clean windows doors and moldings. water the dogs, feed the cats ect. I write it on their dry erase and they do it. I do chores Its our house everyone lives in it everyone can do something to help

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