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Follow This 7-Step Natural Skin Care Plan to Protect Yourself This Summer
Are you safe from the unique dangers of summer to your skin?Summertime brings high temperatures and longer days in the sun. While this is a lot of fun, it can take a toll on your skin. So having a natural skin care plan (like our simple one below) can protect you from the summer sun all season long!7 Natural Skin Care Tips to Follow Every Day of SummerProtect your precious skin by following these seven simple tips every day.1. Wear Lighter Colors and Gentle MaterialsLighter colors reflect the su
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Nov 30th 2023
Cloth Vs Disposable Diapers: How to Pick the Best for Your Baby
When choosing between cloth vs disposable diapers, there are four main factors that matter: cost, skin health, convenience, and eco-friendliness. If you’re wondering which is better for your family, you might be surprised to find both have their own sets of advantages and disadvantages—and one is not always better than the other.To help you make an informed decision about what type of diapers are best for you and your child, let's look at each factor and its potential pros and cons.1. Costs for
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Nov 30th 2023
Avoid These 5 Toxic Air Freshener Ingredients (and What to Use Instead)
Air fresheners can make your surroundings smell nice and clean—but if you’re using a traditional air freshener in your home, it may come at a price. Many commercial air freshener ingredients have been shown as toxic to us and to the environment. Let’s look at what those are, why they’re a problem, and the alternatives you can use instead.Here are the top four air freshener ingredients to avoid when choosing something to freshen your home.1. Dichlorobenzene1,4 dichlorobenzene is an active ingredi
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Nov 30th 2023
Are Your Household Cleaning Products Toxic? 8 Ways to Know
While many commercial cleaning products will do their jobs in cleaning our homes, the convenience can come at a cost. Many of these cleaners can be harmful if consumed, touched, or inhaled, and they can contribute to environmental pollution.In 2016, almost 8% of toxic exposure calls received by the American Association of Poison Control Centers were due to cleaning products with 11% involving children under the age of five.It’s scary to think about how these products are meant to keep our homes
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Nov 30th 2023
Are Candles Bad for You? What to Know and the Best Non-Toxic Options
Candles provide many pleasures. They smell nice, they cover up any unwanted smells, they’re pleasing to look at, and they create a soothing ambiance. But is there a cost for this comfort? Are candles bad for you?The truth is: Many scented candles aren’t good. But that doesn’t mean they’re all bad! With the right information, you can choose candles for your home that smell nice without the toxic concerns.The Hidden Dangers of Scented CandlesThere are two main problems with a lot of scented candle
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Nov 30th 2023