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January 11, 2010
- in Green Home by Alexis Rodrigo
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Unusual Items that Can Be Recycled
Recycling does not necessarily denote dropping off aluminum cans, plastic and glass containers, and paper at your local recycling center. While such recycling is great, there are unusual items that can be recycled and creative methods for doing so. * Build stuff! This is where recycling can get really fun. Old paint containers can be […]
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January 10, 2010
- in Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
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Review: Provo Craft Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter
Where to buy: https://store.scrapbook.com The Provo Craft Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter is a must-have for all scrapbookers. It is a cutting machine, based on a cartridge system, that allows you to experiment and cut beautiful letters, phrases, shapes in varying sizes and styles with the touch of a button. It works by placing your favorite […]
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January 9, 2010
- in Have Fun by Alexis Rodrigo
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How to Make a Mouse out of Walnut Shells
Normally, mice aren’t creatures that we want in our homes. But these little walnut mice are so adorable, and you won’t have to worry about them getting into the cookies! They make a great rainy day craft for all ages, because they’re easy and inexpensive to make. What You Need * Half a walnut shell […]
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January 8, 2010
- in Natural Baby , Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
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The Emotional Benefits of a Family Bed
One of the key components of attachment parenting is the family bed. This refers to the sharing of sleeping space among family members and particularly denotes a mother being physically close to her baby during the night. “Co-sleeping” refers to sleeping in close proximity to one’s baby or child, and could simply mean sleeping in […]
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January 7, 2010
- in Green Home , Homekeeping by Alexis Rodrigo
How to Get the Best Home Air Quality for Your Family
In our chemical-laden world, indoor air pollution is a real problem, especially in the winter when doors and windows are shut. While it’s good to decrease energy costs by sealing leaks and drafts, an air-tight home can harbor very poor air. Carpet and wallpaper adhesives, particleboard/flakeboard, and other building materials can emit (or “off-gas”) chemicals […]
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