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Monthly Archives: January 2010
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Most of us are surrounded by stuff. The problem is so rampant that there are numerous self-help books and even TV shows to show us how to organize all of it. But it is possible, even fulfilling, to let go of the mass-consumption mentality and make the change to a simpler lifestyle. Here are some […]
Continue readingThe term “eco-conscious” refers to environmental awareness. Eco-conscious shoes are shoes manufactured with the environment in mind, by using sustainable, eco-friendly methods and materials. On a more general level, eco-conscious shoes can simply be footwear that lessens waste, such as wearing repaired or refurbished shoes rather than buying new ones. Here are some characteristics of […]
Continue readingFamilies who are considering home education, or homeschooling, for their children want to know what is needed to home school successfully. You may be surprised to know that home education success is often more than educational. The following are some things a home educating family will need to succeed:
Continue readingThe term “attachment parenting” is credited to Dr. William Sears, a pediatrician, and his wife, Martha Sears, a nurse. Attachment parenting, or AP, is a natural form of parenting, which means it will look different in different families. Because AP is more about a state of mind than a parenting method, it is not a […]
Continue readingParabens are a sort of preservative used in cosmetics in general and shampoo in particular. They are even used in some foods and medicines. Parabens are used to inhibit microbial growth, and they are not a new substance – as far back as the 1920s, parabens were used as preservatives. You can recognize them in […]
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