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Litterati: Fighting Litter with…Instagram?

Does coming across cigarette butts and discarded food packaging on the ground make you batty? Litterati - a new movement on Instagram - aims to highlight litter and clean up the planet, one erra…

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24 Surprising Uses for Salt

We know that eating too much salt is unhealthy for us (or is it?), but salt has all kinds of uses around the home! From your beauty routine to cleaning, salt can really come in handy. Table salt an…

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10 Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts You Can Make

Holy moly, Father's Day is this weekend! Do you need a gift that you can whip up in a hurry? Check out these last-minute Father's Day gift ideas. Did Father's Day creep up on you? When time is shor…

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Why Babies in Finland Come With a Box

"Nanny state" is usually used as a derogatory term, but in Finland they take it literally. The results have benefited parents and newborn babies tremendously! Meet Finland's baby box. Seventy-five …

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8 Ways to Recycle Water Around Your House

Are your water bills on the rise? Many cities are seeing higher water prices than ever as governments deal with repairing water systems and with water shortages. Check out these ways to recycle water …

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10 Unusual Uses for Peanut Butter

We all know that peanut butter is tasty on a sandwich, but did you know that there are lots of uses for this savory spread beyond making lunch? Check out some of these unusual uses for peanut butter! …

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Are You Vitamin B12 Deficient? (And Does it Matter?)

Vitamin B 12 deficiency has links to an array of health problems, and many Americans fall short on this critical vitamin. Vegans are probably pretty familiar with vitamin B12. It's the only vitamin…

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It’s Official: Meditation Reduces Stress!

A recent study looked at the link between yoga and stress reduction and found concrete proof that yoga and meditation help reduce your body's reactions to stress. Anyone who meditates or does yoga …

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Top Fruits for Your Health

We know that eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies is good for our health, but what specific benefits do we get from different sorts of produce? This infographic takes a look at 20 popular fruits an…

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10 Ways to Use Castor Oil

Castor oil sounds like an old-timey remedy, doesn't it? This traditional remedy actually has a lot of modern uses! Traditionally, folks have used castor oil as part of a "pack" to soothe aches and …

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about Becky Striepe

Becky Striepe is a freelance writer and vegan crafter living in Atlanta, Georgia. Her life’s mission is to make green crafting and vegan food accessible to everyone! Like this article? You can follow Becky on Twitter or find her on Facebook!

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