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15 Ways to GO GREEN and STAY SANE

1. CLEAN KINDLY. * Use: Plant-based, Biodegradable Soap and Detergent * Loose: Chlorine Cleaners * If ingredients are not fully disclosed (or you can’t pronounce them), choose a product you can trust!

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How to Throw a Super Sweet 16

Sweet 16 parties should be extra special. This birthday is part of your teen’s passage into young adulthood. While years ago a sweet 16 party represented a young lady’s coming out, today it’s an opportunity to throw a fabulous party. If you want your teen’s 16th birthday to be one that she will remember, plan a Mardi Gras party theme. Her friends are likely still to be talking about it for weeks afterward.

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How to Meditate During Labor

No matter what you use for pain control during your labor and delivery, a calm, peaceful atmosphere will help to control your pain and bring you comfort during the grueling and beautiful process. Meditation can be a big part of controlling pain and can also be a wonderful supplement to other pain control methods—including medicinal or medical means of controlling pain. Meditation is a deep form of relaxation and can be used in many ways to provide comfort.

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How to Get Baby To Sleep on Back

Getting babies to sleep is a challenge that every mother faces. Some children are excellent sleepers and will rest for hours without a peep, while others are restless from birth and fight sleep with every ounce of energy they can muster. Pediatricians have recommended putting babies to sleep on their backs for decades to reduce sleep-related injuries and deaths, and getting your baby to be comfortable on her back can present quite a struggle. However, it is not an impossible task with a bit of persistence and dedication.