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Putting on Lipstick Shouldn’t be so Risky. It Won’t Be – if You Support the Safe Cosmetics Act

If you’re anything like me, when you buy lipstick or eye make-up, it’s because you want to look better, not feel worse. But many cosmetics

Skin Cancer is Scary and Ugly. Here’s What Mine Looks Like.

Skin cancer is scary and ugly. I should know. I’ve had it seven times. And every time, I’ve had to have it cut out or

Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Sunscreens: Everything You Need to Know

The best way to protect yourself from skin cancer is to avoid getting a sun burn. That means NOT laying out in the sun with no

Top 10 Eco-Ways to Keep Cool While the Planet Heats Up

Do you love summer but hate the heat? Me, too, especially when it’s combined with the high humidity we have where I live in the

Dry Your Clothes for Free

Want to do your laundry the eco-friendly way? It’s a simple, two-step process: 1) Wash most everything in cold water (The only thing I wash

Charcoal is out. What’s in – and Eco?

If you’re still grilling with charcoal, I’ve only got one question for you: Why? Most grills use either natural gas, propane, charcoal, or electricity. Of

I took her camping; she took her iPod.

We started taking our kids camping when they were both still in diapers. They were used to playing outside anyway, so camping seemed normal, only

What About the INSIDE Air You Breathe? 5 Steps to Keeping it Clean.

We spend at least 85% of our time breathing indoor air, yet we spend 85% of our time worrying about outdoor air pollution! I asked

My County Finally Did It! What About Yours? Our New Plastic Bag “Tax.”

Last week, the County Council for Montgomery County, MD, where I live, finally voted to start charging consumers a nickel for each plastic or paper

It’s Arbor Day. Can’t you plant just one tree?

Sure you can. Here’s how: 1) Scope out possible planting locations. Trees need room for both branches and roots to spread out, so adequate space

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