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Simple Answers for Healthier Families
Imagine yourself in the grocery store picking out the perfect collection of organic apples. You look around, only to discover that you have no option other than to put your fruit into a plastic bag. Not only are they thin and easily torn, they expose your food to the dangers of plastic and have a …
A little research on starting a backyard garden will quickly show there are many (maybe too many?) ways to plan your own plot. But don’t let it overwhelm you. Of the many methods I’ve tried in our garden over the years, Square Foot Gardening makes a tidy, productive garden possible even for those with little …
Most of us know the importance of drinking enough water and filtering it to avoid harmful chemicals or contaminants, but did you know that shower water can be just as harmful (if not more so) than drinking water? Here’s why: What’s in Shower Water? Unfiltered shower water can contain an array of chemicals like chlorine (which …
Did you know you’ve probably pulled, stomped or sprayed a natural superfood that grows in your backyard? Dandelion is mostly known as a backyard weed, but it has amazing nutrient qualities and health promoting properties. All the parts of the plant can be used in various ways though the roots and leaves are the most commonly …
Few things impress a child more than mixing a little of this and a little of that to make one of their favorite toys in a matter of minutes. And with a little help from you, even your child can do it with this fun homemade playdough recipe! “Non-Toxic” (or Is It?) Commercially manufactured playdoughs …
