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What Do Your Teeth Say About Your Health? (Infographic)

It turns out that flossing might do more than just help prevent cavities. There is a strong link between the health of your teeth and certain health conditions. Check out the infographic below for mor…

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Cloth Diapering, Decoded

Navigating the world of cloth diapering can be confusing! Here are some common types of cloth diapers and how to use them. What makes a prefold different from fitted? What kind of liner do I need,…

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Little Free Library: Books for Everyone!

These Little Free Library kiosks have been popping up all over Atlanta, and it turns out they're helping folks share books around the world! The Little Free Library's mission is threefold: To p…

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25 Toilet Paper Tube Crafts

Do you feel guilty tossing those spent toilet paper tubes into the recycle bin? Check out some crafty ways to reuse them instead! For most of us, toilet paper is one of the areas where there isn't …

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A Raw Vegan Truffle Recipe to Treat Yourself Right

A sweet tooth doesn't have to totally derail your healthy eating routine! Instead of indulging in refined sugars and unhealthy fats, you can whip up a batch of raw vegan truffles in less than 30 minut…

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5 Delicious Vegan Sandwich Recipes

Sandwiches are such an easy on-the-go food, whether you're packing lunch for work or school, putting together a picnic basket, or just looking for a quick meal on a busy day. Because they're so often …

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A Brief History of Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! Did you know that we've been celebrating Earth Day on April 22 since its founding in 1970? I know that not everyone is crazy about Earth Day. It seems kind of silly that we set asi…

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5 Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain

If you're coping with lower back pain, you know how debilitating it can be. We've rounded up some basic yoga poses to help  relieve pain in your low back. When you're dealing with low back pain, yo…

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3 Tasty Salad Recipes for Spring

Are you ready to celebrate spring with a big, healthy salad? Check out these delicious salad recipes that are as satisfying as they are good-for-you. Spring is here!! Not that I'm doing a happy dance…

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25 Upcycled Craft Projects for Earth Month

Happy April! This is one of my favorite months. Spring has sprung, the weather here in Atlanta is beautiful, and it's Earth Month! I know that Earth Month and Earth Day can be a little controversia…

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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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