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Avoid Risky Plastic in Microwave
Plastics are receiving negative publicity for possible health hazards. Since they are an integral part of most kitchens it is good to review what can be microwaved.
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My Lunch - my Planet
A tremendous amount of waste is generated from school lunches, but there are ways to reduce that waste as some parents are finding.
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RECYCLED PLANTERS FOR THE GARDEN
Recycling containers into garden planters.
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Dangers of Kitchen Plastics
The FDA says plastic is safe for storing foods and liquids, yet consumer groups are warning these containers are dangerous. How does a consumer determine whom to believe?
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Easy Bath Paints
Easy bath paints for creating art in the tub.
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Garden Containers
Container gardening ideas begin with the vessel. When choosing garden containers consider what is needed to water container plants.
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Non-Plastic Kitchen Organization
You have numerous glass, ceramic and metal options available when deciding to replace plastic food storage containers.
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Pack an Eco-Friendly Lunchbox
Lunch boxes are a prime candidate for reducing dependence on plastic, or eliminating it altogether.
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How to Store Dried Herbs & Spices
A variety of containers and storage jars to use for the preservation of culinary ingredients.
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Bisphenol A Concerns
US government scientists publish findings that there are some concerns for BPA exposure. Canada's government considers classifying BPA as a dangerous substance.
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Freeze Herbs in Ice Cube Trays
At the end of the summer, herb gardeners may find they have an over abundance of certain herbs. Here is one method for storing herbs using ice cube trays.
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Diaper Bag Essentials
Don't overload yourself with a heavy diaper bag. Carrying only the essentials can make trips with your baby more enjoyable.
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Elementary Lesson Plan: Insulation
A classroom investigation into different insulation materials and how effective they are.
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How to Organize Colored Pencils
Deluxe colored pencil studios are wonderful, but you don't have to have an elaborate work area when just beginning to draw with colored pencils. Here are some tips....
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Building a Small Pot Fountain
It is easy to build a beautiful indoor/outdoor fountain using glazed pottery.
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KB'S Pups, Part 6----By Sam & Shawnie Burdette

Handling Leftovers in Camp or Spaghetti that's Better Leftover
Leftover spaghetti makes a great meal for the first night in camp. It heats up quickly with little fuss. Just fire up the stove, preheat a cast iron skillet over a medium flame and reheat the spaghetti. But before you toss the spaghetti into the skillet, you need to understand few rules about handling leftovers in camp.
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Storing and Freezing Your Harvest
It's time to bring your garden inside for the winter.Here's how to store carrots and potatoes,and freeze herbs,berries and vegetables for freshness you'll really appreciate those dark winter days.
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A Mandala
How do you combine spirituality and art? One way is through the use of a "mandala" (sand painting). Mandalas can be as complex or as simple as each individual wishes theirs to be. Once used only for private sacred ceremonies by monks who were trained in all their symbolic applications, mandalas are now a remarkable "tool" to find relaxation, balance and the inner "self".
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Buying in Bulk
Buying in bulk is convenient, inexpensive, and can add a lot of variety to your family's menu.
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Painted Flowerpots
Painting flowerpots is the perfect activity for a language arts unit involving Gnomes.
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123 I Can Paint!
123 I Can Paint! is a fantastic book that teaches young children the basics of painting.
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Black Vine Weevil and other weevils
Black vine weevil is a widespread pest in the west and east. They feast on berry plants and evergreens mostly. The adult damage is alot less than the larvae damage which can actually kill a plant. Use biological controls to deter them.
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Clean Your Room
Having a child's room that is worthy of Better Homes and Gardens is a wonderful idea, but if those little ones are messy, then it's not the décor that people will notice.
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Create a Green Playroom for kids
Ever thought about going green? Why not start with your kids' playroom. Find out how to design an eco-friendly space that children will enjoy.
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How Art Communicates
Can painters and sculptors make a difference to society? The work of many artists, such as Fiona Hall and Michel Tuffery, suggests that they can.
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How to Hold a Potluck Party
Use clever thematic concepts to bring your Potluck Party to life. Plus, you'll find effective efficiency tips that will simplify your event and make it run smoothly.
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Indoor Container Gardening
Want to garden but don't have the space outside? Try planting inside and see what you can grow!
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Make Your Own Seed Starter Pots
Turn empty tissue rolls into economical little boxes that are just the right size for starting plants. Add soil and seeds from your local garden center and get growing.
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Non-Plastic Food Storage
Many options are available for reusable kitchen containers. With the controversy growing concerning storing food in plastic it is time to investigate the alternatives.
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Organizing Toys
Learning how to organize toys is a difficult task for many children. Streamline toy storage and teach your child how to be an effective toy organizer.
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Pirate Treasure!
Welcome to the second of our Pirate Lesson plans! Step aboard and be lively!
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Recycle Crafts
This week let's explore crafts that turn "trash" into "treasures". We discover ways to use recycled materials to create neat items suitable for gift-giving.
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Spring Break Outdoor Collection
Spring break is here for some and almost here for others. Mix nature and paper crafts with your children when working on these projects!
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Terrariums-Part 2: Historical Perspective and Modern Day
History of terrarium making.
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Tweens and the Environment
Kids can help take care of the environment with these simple tips.
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Whiskey Barrel Water Gardens
How to set up a water garden in a whiskey barrel.
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Birth Defects from Plastics
According to studies, chemicals from plastics are getting into women's bodies and a small percentage of their baby boys have genitals that are more feminine.
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Buying in Bulk
Save money on your grocery and home office bills by buying in bulk.
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Coffee Can Planter Project
This simple and fun coffee can planter project will result in unique and attractive containers for the back yard, deck or balcony garden.
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Collect Desert Wildflower Seeds
There are many varieties of desert plants growing wild, and many of them are wildflowers. Find out how to collect the seeds of these plants for your own garden.
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Combo: Potato Salad and Rolls
The perfect summer combo for your potluck, picnic or barbecue is potato salad and dinner rolls. To save time, make them together.
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From Germany: Apple Pie Perfect
The first pie my husband make was perfect. Here's how he did it.
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Frugally Simplify Your Bedrooms!
Do you need more room in your bedrooms? Here are some ideas to try to simplify your bedrooms and save money at the same time!
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Get Organized in the Kitchen
Imagine being unembarrassed by an open fridge or pantry door? It's possible to organize your kitchen before the holidays if you start now.
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How About an Ant Farm?
There is a fascinating world waiting to be seen. Find out how you can start an ant farm.
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How Plastic Is Recycled
I searched and searched and despite finding many, many web sites on recycling plastics, I couldn't find one that described what takes place when plastic is recycled. So, I'll tell you how it "used" to be done for PET.

LUSH Shampoo Bars End Bottle Waste
Review and information about the solid shampoos available from LUSH Cosmetics. This shampoo cuts down on waste because there is no packaging at all.
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Materials Best Suited to Recycling
Recycling is the most important of the three R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Recycling Paper, aluminum, glass and plastic produce large savings in energy and materials.
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Mushrooms: An alternative food source.
Alternative food sources help to provide food with the added advantage of of easing the pressure in food production from traditional farming practices and the possibility of utilising unwanted matter such as waste.
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