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Green Home Tips

Going green at home not only saves the environment, it can save you some money as well. Using less energy, either by skipping the dryer when you launder your clothes or by reducing the length of your shower, cuts down on your energy usage and your utility bills. Making your own cleaning supplies is much cheaper than purchasing commercial supplies and keeps dangerous chemicals, such as bleach and ammonia, out of your drain.

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The Nag Factor: How Marketers Use Kids To Sell Junk Food

I took my 4-year-old to the grocery store yesterday for our regular semi-weekly trip. He rode in a plastic race-car cart and mostly talked to himself or made various vocal observations about how long the trip was taking (ahem). But when we got to the cereal aisle, he was suddenly completely engaged. (You know where this is going, dont you?) Mom! Stop! I want that! Go back! See that one! LETS GET THAT! he shrieked giddily.

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Homemade Carpet Cleaning Products

There’s nothing like a nice, clean carpet — it can be a perfect place for your children to play. Unfortunately, keeping that carpet clean can be difficult in a house filled with children and pets. Cleaning your carpet frequently may be necessary, but it can also be expensive and bad for your health. Instead, use a homemade carpet cleaning solution that is not only inexpensive, but also much safer for your health.