melissa GARCIA

I am writing an article for TheOklahomaHomesteader.com that will syndicate to MSN. We also have a Facebook of over 1.2 million. This piece covers easy non-toxic swaps for every room in the home. At the moment we are not including food, HBA, cleaning supplies, etc, but will include items to make your own. Examples of things we are looking for: WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR EXPERTS WHO WANT INTERVIEW LINKS. SAMPLES ARE REQUIRED. Kitchen Glass food containers Glass mason jars Stainless steel lunch containers Silicone freezer bags Beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap Parchment paper instead of plastic wrap (when appropriate) Drinkware Stainless steel water bottles Glass pitchers Stainless steel coffee mugs Cookware Cast iron Carbon steel Stainless steel Enameled cast iron Ceramic cookware (high quality) Discuss avoiding scratched nonstick cookware rather than saying all nonstick is inherently unsafe. Bakeware Glass baking dishes Stainless steel baking sheets Stoneware Cast iron bakeware Ceramic pie dishes Mixing Bowls Glass bowls Stainless steel bowls Ceramic bowls Measuring Tools Stainless steel measuring cups Stainless steel measuring spoons Glass measuring cups Cooking Utensils Wooden spoons (with no chemicals) Bamboo utensils Stainless steel utensils Silicone spatulas (food-grade) Hardwood cutting boards Bamboo cutting boards Glass blender jars Stainless steel mixing bowls for mixers Stainless steel slow cooker inserts (if available) Glass coffee makers/French presses Food Prep Stainless steel Glass Silicone (food grade) Bedroom Cotton sheets (split King only) Cotton quilts (California King) Soft pillows Wooden furniture instead of particle board (when possible) (looking for a headboard) Bathroom Glass soap dispensers Organic cotton towels (Sage green OR Blue) Cotton shower curtain Wool dryer balls Cotton bathroom rugs Laundry Room Glass detergent dispensers Homemade laundry detergent Wool dryer balls Drying rack Wooden clothespins Living Room Houseplants Essential oil diffuser (100% pure essential oils) With: Glass spray bottles Homemade cleaners Mopping systems Bamboo dish brush Personal Care Homemade deodorant Homemade lotions Homemade lip balm Natural soaps Essential oils Shampoo bars Garden Compost Natural fertilizers Rain barrels Stainless watering cans Raised beds