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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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Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan

A great way to enjoy eggplant parmesan without all the breading! Cut the eggplant in thick slices, which makes for a delicious casserole with an Italian flair. 8 slices eggplant, cut in ¾ inch piec…

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De-stressing Tips for College Students

Going away to college is one of the most monumental transitions we can make in life. Leaving the home and family we know and love best, entering a new environment without our tried-and-true mentors to…

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Happy Mother’s Day! Love, Fido

Mother's Day is not the easiest of holidays for me. I am childless by choice and have never been called "mom." No human has ever said, "Happy Mother's Day mom, I love you!" But can we be mothers to…

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The Dark Side of Food Colors

The next time you’re at a child’s birthday party, notice the beautiful array of cakes, cookies, and cupcakes, all showcasing a rainbow assortment of artificial colors. While they may make these sweet…

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The Overlooked Mineral that Shrinks Fat Cells

Honey, I shrunk my fat cells...using a natural mineral. It sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. There is actually a mineral that suppresses the hormones linked to fat cell expansion. I came ac…

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12 Fascinating Comparisons of Baby Boomers and Centenarians

How do baby boomers and centenarians differ with regards to their attitudes, opinions and lifestyle choices? That is the over-arching question that researchers conducting this year's 100@100 survey…

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Breastfeeding is an Environmental Issue

I chose to exclusively breastfeed my two daughters during their first six months of life, as it was the most natural and obvious way to provide them with the nourishment they needed to thrive. I was a…

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Remember Mother Earth This Mom’s Day

When I was a child, I looked forward to Mother's Day with extreme excitement. Not the waiting-for-Santa-Claus type of holiday thrill, but the anticipated joy of putting a smile on my mother's face by …

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What the World Eats: How Does Your Diet Compare?

I love photo essays that capture and compare a parallel scenario in multiple cultures. In the brilliant photo essay chronicled in the book Hungry Planet: What the World Eats by Peter Menzel and Faith …

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