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10 Ways to Create a Healthy Nursery

Preparing for a baby is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, but it can also be daunting. Everyone from the baby store employee to your own mother has an opinion on what you should eat, wear, and buy. Our rule of thumb is to keep things simple, follow your instincts, and most importantly, do what’s best for you and your baby. We’ve put together a list to help guide you towards creating a nursery that promotes health and a low carbon-footprint. Even making one small change towards green living can have a huge impact on your child’s life.

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Nearly 2 Million Philips Light Bulbs Recalled

1.86 million Philips light bulbs have been recalled because of a defect that can cause the outer glass to fall. The three types of EnergySaver and Marathon bulbs are compact flourescent bulbs usually used in recessed lighting. The company voluntary recalled the lightbulbs after receiving reports of the glass globe falling after the adhesive that attaches it to the body of bulb fails. The defect has caused two reported injuries and three incidents of property damage.

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How to Wear Lace Front Wigs

Lace front wigs differ from standard “full lace” wigs in their construction. With a lace front wig, only the front section of the wig is made of lace, while the rest of the wig base is made of other materials. This allows you to pull the hair back without anyone noticing that you are wearing a wig, although it does take some practice to learn to apply and wear your lace front wig for the most natural look.

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How to Wear False Eyelashes

False eyelashes can give your eyes a naturally full look or allow you to go for a dramatic flair with brightly colored lashes. Two styles of lashes are available: the more common and easy-to-apply strip of lashes and the individual lashes. The steps for applying both are relatively the same. Applying false eyelashes does take some practice and sometimes trial-and-error to get the look you want.

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Wound Management in Children

As a mom, you certainly never want to see your kid in pain; however, no matter how hard you try, you can’t necessarily prevent every scrap or cut that she may receive. As kids engage in daily play and take clumsy tumbles from their trikes and bikes, they will sustain injuries. How you attend to these wounds is of paramount importance, as failure to manage a wound, no matter how small, could have a lasting health impact.