As our fingers and toes go into hibernation under warm winter gloves and closed toed shoes the mani-pedi business is still going strong. Many are heading to spas and salons for a little extra pampering to ease the stress that comes along with the holiday season. Did you ever stop to question the safety of…
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Green Battery Guide for the Holidays
This year I had a few goals in mind when buying gifts for my family: Keep it simple Buy gifts without a lot of packaging materials Use my reusable bags as much as possible Try to buy things that don’t need batteries The only major mishap was the shocking realization on Tuesday that Hanukkah started…
Got Lice?
I knew it was inevitable. The dread is back. After a long summer with no mention of lice, today I received confirmation that they have made their way back onto the heads of countless children. I can now legitimately wonder if today will be the day that they enter my home for the very first…
Am I Really Flossing with Teflon?
Most of us think of dental floss as one of those relatively insignificant bathroom products. A forgotten toothbrush on a trip is always replaced; forgotten floss can wait until we get home. But the bottom line is that flossing can extend your life and improve your gum health-yes it can! Brushing your teeth without flossing…
Green Teens Take on Abercrombie & Fitch
If you are in the 20 and under crowd, Abercrombie & Fitch is probably your go-to clothing store. The store lures you in with its loud music, beautiful sales people, scantly clad mannequins and trendy fashions. As you walk by the store it is hard to miss the strong smell of fragrance wafting out the…
Healthy Home Improvements Brought to you by Healthy Child Healthy World
Thinking of renovating your home anytime in the near future? Check out Healthy Child Healthy World September Blog Carnival focusing on healthy home improvements. Healthy Child Healthy World is leading a movement that educates parents, supports protective policies, and engages communities to make responsible decisions, simple everyday choices, and well-informed lifestyle improvements to create healthy…
Try a Green Surge Protector and Save Some Green
Technorati claim code 6JGJJPAB5JV6 Have you heard of vampire power? Don’t get too excited-I’m not talking the Twilight Series. Vampire power is the energy sucked out by plugged-in appliances that are on standby mode or turned off. Many small appliances made today continue to draw power, even when they are switched off. Nearly 20 percent…
