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In {Canada} British Columbia ---a Victoria funeral parlor is presenting lower funeral cost by selling cardboard caskets covered in wood veneer. They are made from cardboard, that is recycled and pressed to provide strength. The caskets come in imitations of pine, oak and other fine wood.  Read More »

My boss' neighbor recently began a home improvement project that puts the entire neighborhood at risk. For those of you who are not familiar with my story, I am a nanny to three boys, so my boss' neighborhood is very much my business. I spend more time there than I spend in my own neighborhood. The next door neighbor recently began painting the exterior of his house. This should be great news for the other homeowners on the block, as the paint was old and cracked, and everyone is worried about property values these days. The problem is, his painting project could potentially leave the neighbor kids brain damaged. The paint is full of lead.  Read More »

Is there ethylene in your eyeshadow? Lead in your lipstick? Are you sure? And how would you know? (Men, scroll down to the part where I discuss your naughty bits).  Read More »