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How to Remove Permanent Hair Dye Naturally: 3 Methods

If you color your hair, there may be times when you want to know how to remove permanent hair dye naturally. Maybe that color job didn't turn out quite as expected or you simply want to go back to your natural color. Here are three methods you can use to get rid of permanent dye using natural hai...

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Homemade Herbal Tea Recipe: Ginger-Chamomile Tea

A few years ago my dogs—with a little help from my husband—surprised me with a beautiful glass teapot for Mother's...

3 Uncommon Root Vegetables to Try: Taro, Yucca, and White Sweet Potato

Earlier this spring, I turned my diet upside down. With the guidance of my healthcare professionals, I started a modified...

Fitness Apps for Kids That'll Get Your Family Moving

Technology often gets a bad rap when it comes to keeping your kids healthy and fit, but it can actually...

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5 Sweat-Inducing Foods to Avoid

You know exercise and warmer weather can make you sweat. But you may be surprised to learn there's also a...

6 Health Benefits of Coconut Water

If you think sipping from a coconut through a straw (paper, glass, or metal, of course!) is reserved solely for...

10 Kitchen Tools and Equipment Pieces You Absolutely Need

If you like to cook, your kitchen is probably stocked with basic tools like spatulas and mixing bowls, but with...

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Conserving Water at Home: Green-ify Your Dish Washing Routine

We know you've sworn off single-use disposable paper plates, but now you have to actually clean all those dirty dishes!...

How to Recycle CDs or Use Them for Crafts

These days, CDs are a thing of the past—most of us are using music streaming services. So what do you...

Thinking About Starting a Bee Farm? Here's What You Need to Get Ready

Beekeeping is one of the best ways to support the environment while connecting with other people and getting closer to...

How to Make Natural Dyes from Fruits and Vegetables

For thousands of years, vegetables, fruits, and other plants have been used to make homemade dyes. Learning how to make...

How to Start an Indoor Garden

Even when it's cold outside, you can learn how to start an indoor garden. To up your excitement, make it...

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Upcycle, Funcycle, and Recycle Old Socks with These Awesome Ideas

Do you have a collection of odd, worn, or holey socks in your home? If so, you're not alone. Most...

Ways to Combat Food Insecurity in Your Community

Do you have access to healthy food whenever you're hungry? If so, it means you're not one of the nearly...

6 Ways to Improve the Environment in Your Neighborhood

Establishing more environmentally friendly habits at home is a great way to live more sustainably, but you can widen your...

6 Natural Remedies for Split Ends

As a long-haired gal, I'm no stranger to split ends. The frayed hairs leave my tresses looking unkempt and frizzy,...

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5 Benefits of Natural Deodorant

Everyone sweats. It's a natural and necessary function of your body, but you might not enjoy the odor that can...

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How to Make DIY Leave-In Conditioner

One of the easiest ways to transition your hair care routine from store-bought to natural is by switching to a...

3 Rosemary Benefits for Hair

Rosemary is a wonderful, abundant herb that most often appears in the kitchen as a savory ingredient or to enhance...

7 Home Remedies for Wisdom Tooth Pain

Wisdom tooth pain can seem unbearable. Luckily, having your wisdom teeth removed can help you eliminate that pain, reduce crowding,...

Essential Oils for Baths: Relax Your Body and Mind

The mere mention of bath time often conjures up visions of relaxation and calm. Soaking in warm water with candlelight...