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For any parent, their child’s safety in the home is their number one priority. While the kitchen is the heart of many homes, it contains many dangers but that shouldn’t stop you from teaching your kids to cook. A recent study has revealed that individuals who were taught to cook as a child were healthier and ate…
Microplastics, or plastic fibers that are less than 5mm in length, are said to contribute up to 30% of the plastic soup that is polluting the seas and oceans around the planet. There are many sources for this type of pollutant, and a good number of them are found in your own home, such as…
It goes without saying that interior design and decor can be overwhelming! There are simply so many different kinds of aesthetics and styles, and each category has several variations and subcategories that just serve to complicate the issue even more. If you’re looking for a guide on the top 5 design styles that we predict…
If you think that the world has too much waste to deal with as it is, you’re right. Our oceans, landfills, lakes, rivers, and forests are polluted with too much waste to process, and most of this waste is plastic. One estimate says that if the earth’s plastic bottles were placed end-to-end they would extend…
Teaching kids to respect and care for our natural world begins with parents. Our actions and choices don’t have to be perfect, but showing how health, well-being and the environment are all entwined is a great holistic approach. Whether it’s consciously saving water throughout the day, using better body products, or buying a less toxic…
Clutter is the enemy of a calm, relaxed mind. Behavioral experts have been telling us this for years; If you want to feel peaceful and at ease in your home, it needs to be tidy. It does not mean that you have got to fret about every little mess. If you have got young children…
You have probably heard of Lyme disease before, but there is a lot of misinformation floating around. One of the first things you need to know is that Lyme disease is every bit as scary as you may have heard that it is and as such, should not be taken lightly. While Lyme disease is…
How do you feel when you first wake up in the morning? Are you comfortable and refreshed, or do you feel as if you just spent the night in a wheelbarrow full of gravel? You might not know it, but the quality of your mattress directly impacts the general quality of your life. The healthier…
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Depend®. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for my participation. It’s the last full week before Christmas Day which means it’s time to buckle down and get everything crossed off your to-do list. With…
Our Top 10 Earth Day Friendly Beauty Picks! 1. Everyone Face Exfoliate $9.99 at eoproducts.com EveryOne Face Exfoliate a natural and unique product that uses Candelilla Wax to provide the exfoliating texture, not plastic beads. Candelilla Wax is naturally found on the shrub of the Candelilla Bush (native to southwestern…
Last week I read (and shared on our facebook page) this article from RealFarmacy.com and it got me thinking about how the alternatives to pads and tampons are not readily known… So many choices! I personally was unable to find a comprehensive or complete list of the best menstrual protection products available, so I compiled…
Water is the source of life, and unless you’ve been living in a cave lately, you know that you need to drink water – and lots of it – every day for optimal health. The human body is almost 60% water; the brain is composed of 70% water, and the lungs are nearly 90% water….
My friend recently found out she was pregnant for baby number THREE and she’s hoping to try cloth diapers this time around, to help save money. She was concerned that she was wasting a ton of money on disposables and didn’t think they were very good for the environment either! So, of course, I suggested…
The Febreze Flameless Luminary is part of Febreze’s new Home Collection. It’s a scented room freshener disguised as a cute little piece of room decor. When you buy the Febreze Home Collection Flameless Luminary Starter Kit, it comes with little decorative, scented shades you can change every to let a flickering light shine through. Replace…
It’s the subject no one talks about — how to dispose of feminine hygiene items. Yeah, I put it out there! No one likes to talk about maxi pads and tampons, nevermind used ones… but now there’s a clean, easy, discreet way to deal with the unmentionable issue. Have you ever been in a public…
There are countless reasons why everyone should start using reusable bags and we’re going to tell you just a couple of them… 1. 14 plastic bags contain enough petroleum to drive your car 1 mile. 2. It can cost your city 17 cents per bag to dispose of it. 3. One plastic bag takes 450…