Many store-bought cleaning products, toiletries and cosmetics contain unlisted ingredients that can be highly toxic. Keep toxins out of your home by learning to make clean, non-toxic cleaners and personal care products.
In many parts of the country this week, streets and walkways are covered in snow and ice, and everyone is using salt, sand and other chemical de-icers to make their …
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It’s no surprise nail polish doesn’t fit into the category of natural products. In fact, reading the ingredients on a bottle of polish is downright scary! But like many people, …
In the United States, tap water is the most tested and regulated source of water you can find. That said, tap water can still contain chemicals you don’t want to …
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It is very possible to get most of the plastic out of your life—especially the disposable and single-use plastic. (Though durable goods like computers and car parts will be the …
It’s summer time, and it’s hot. What could be more wholesome and refreshing on a hot, sunny day than kids running through the sprinkler and drinking from the garden hose, …
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air we breathe inside our homes and offices can be five times more polluted than the air outside, and this may be affecting …
These days, everyone is looking for ways to save some money. Fortunately for your wallet and the planet, the easiest way to save money in the laundry room is to …
It’s no secret the planet is awash in plastic trash, so anything we can do to avoid using single-use plastic items like bottles, straws, and bags is a win for both conserving resources and preventing pollution. By using a shampoo bar in lieu of bottled shampoo, you’ll get beautiful locks …
Play dough is fun and great for gross motor skills and development, but it is a problem for kids (and adults) with celiac disease or food sensitivities. Most play doughs …
Every individual is perfect in their own way, but that doesn’t mean that occasionally you won’t feel the need for a rosy cheek, a smokey eye, or a glossy lip! …
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You can find bottles of hand sanitizer just about everywhere these days, and people tend to rely on them, especially at school where kids tend to spread germs around the …
Resources are dwindling, pollution is increasing, and energy efficiency has never been more important. With the world’s population predicted to exceed 8 billion by 2050, it’s clear we need to …
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