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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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Family Cooking Competition Ideas: Ready, Set, Cook!

Does your family love to cook? Are you looking for family cooking competition ideas after watching cooking shows, perusing magazines,...

4 Natural Remedies for Wounds and Scrapes

Warmer days mean backyard play, trips to the park—and plenty of scrapes and bruises. Luckily you can find several natural...

5 Pressure Points on the Body to Calm Achy Kids

If my kids have taught me anything at all, it's the value of physical touch. I'm not naturally a touchy-feely...

Why Does Coconut Water Turn Pink?

If you're an avid coconut water drinker, you've probably come across a bottle of this refreshing beverage with a slight...

9 Toothpaste Flavors Other Than Mint

Mint. It's the dominant flavor in most toothpastes. Sure, we've all seen the bubblegum and fruit-flavored toothpastes popular among kids'...

Building Resilience in Children Using Fun Games

It's impossible to know exactly what trials and challenges life will throw your way, but there are steps you can...

A black and silver Mercury space capsule displayed indoors at a museum, suspended from the ceiling with a glass roof and metal framework in the background

Solar System for Kids: How Learning about Space Benefits Earth

There's a lot of talk in the green scene about how there's only one Earth and we need to take...

Five Cool Rainbow Facts for Kids (And How to Make Your Own Suncatcher)

Have your kids ever asked you about rainbows? You may know what the colorful light show in the sky says...

Making Homemade Fertilizer: 8 Things You Can Use

In general, plants need sunlight, water, and nutrients to grow. Certainly, there are exceptions, and plants can grow in dark...

Are Balloons Bad for the Environment? 6 Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Birthdays, anniversaries, and other special milestones are always a cause for celebration. No matter what or how you celebrate, it's...

Eco-Friendly Clothing Materials to Help Detox Your Wardrobe

You try your best to avoid toxins in your food, water, and beauty products, but have you ever wondered if...

Activities to Teach Composting for Kids

If you'd like to introduce your kids to composting for your family's own nutrient-rich soil, now is the perfect time...

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...

5 Benefits of Basil for Skin Care

Ocimum basilicum, a.k.a. basil, is much more than a side for your salad or a pesto ingredient. The use of...

All about Armpit Bacteria and Using Prebiotics for Underarm Odor

Armpit bacteria can lead to unpleasant and embarrassing odor, but there are many ways you can combat it. While many...

Zero-Waste DIY Shampoo Bar to Try at Home

After almost ten years in the beauty industry, I know firsthand how wasteful personal care products can be. If you're...

11 Natural Remedies for Motion Sickness

For most, hopping in the car and going for a drive can be relaxing. But, if you're like me and...

Switching to Natural Shampoo: What You Need to Know

Making a change in beauty products always feels a little daunting, especially if you've used the same product for years....

3 Natural Shaving Cream Alternatives You Probably Already Have at Home

Sun's out, skin's out! Whether you're elated over the arrival of sundress season, like me, or you're ready to find...